McNeeley, in his second game back from a high ankle sprain injury that sidelined him for nine games, poured in 38 points, to go with 10 rebounds, and lead UConn to a 70-66 victory over No. 24 Creighton.

McNeeley helped UConn erase a 14-point deficit, becoming the first freshman to have 35+ points in a Big East game since 2007.

Liam McNeeley put UConn on his back. The 6-foot-7 freshman from Richardson, Texas poured in 38 points along with 10 rebounds as UConn ended No. 24 Creighton’s nine-game winning streak with a 70-66 victory on Tuesday night. It was UConn’s first-ever win in Omaha, Neb.