Creighton Claims the 7 Seed in Midwest Region - News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, NE; KLKNTV.com

Posted by: Matt Lothrop

mlothrop@klkntv.com

The Creighton Bluejays didn't have to wait long Sunday to hear where they'll open play in the NCAA Tournament.

The Bluejays, winner of the Missouri Valley Conference, claimed the 7 seed in the Midwest Region and will open play Friday against 5th-seeded Cincinnati. The second and third round games will be played in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The winner of the Creighton/Cincinnati game will meet the winner of Duke/Albany for a trip to the Sweet 16.

KLKN will have more on the announcement Sunday at 10 p.m.