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Uncasville, Conn. — Lauren Jensen and Morgan Maly combined for 42 points, and Kiani Lockett's two clutch free throws capped No. 23 Creighton's 72-70 come-from-behind victory over Georgetown in a Big East Tournament quarterfinal. Creighton trailed 52-40 early in the third quarter but took a 70-68 advantage with 1:17 to play after Jensen and Mallory Brake made consecutive layups. It was the Bluejays' first lead since it was 36-34 with 3:19 left in the second quarter. Lockett made the go-ahead free throws with four seconds left. Second-seeded Creighton (25-5) will face the Xavier-Seton Hall winner in a semifinal.
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