UConn freshman star Liam McNeeley hadn’t played in front of a crowd as hostile as the one the Huskies faced in Omaha, Nebraska. He found it inspiring.

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.