Xavier Thames scored six of his 26 points in the final 1:18, J.J. O'Brien had 15 points and seven rebounds, and San Diego State overcame 30 points by Doug McDermott to upset Creighton 86-80 Friday night in the second round of the Wooden Legacy at Cal State Fullerton.
McDermott connected on three consecutive 3-pointers during Creighton's game-opening 19-7 run. But San Diego State stormed back with a 31-9 run to pull ahead 38-28 with 2:03 left in the half.