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The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the 2026‑27 offseason as a laboratory for the transfer portal, with four of the league’s seven elite transfer classes originating from within its borders. This analysis maps each team’s biggest gains, most painful losses and the key gaps that remain as the new season approaches.
Creighton fell 5-3 to Xavier in their final regular‑season meeting, finishing 29-24 overall. The loss caps a 13-8 BIG EAST campaign and positions the Blue Jays as the No. 4 seed for the conference tournament, where they will meet St. John’s on ESPN+.
A 5-3 loss to Xavier ends Creighton's regular season, but both teams advance to the BIG EAST Championship in Mason, Ohio, setting up high‑stakes matchups.
A 3-2 loss left Creighton’s record at 29-23, while Xavier improved to 26-28. The two clubs will meet again the following day at noon.
Teddy Deters delivered a decisive home run against his former team, propelling Creighton to a 5‑2 win over Xavier and moving the Bluejays to a pivotal 13‑6 conference record.