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Jones blocks 3-pointer to seal Creighton's victory

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Alabama's Trevor Releford (12) sits on the court as Creighton players celebrate at the end of an NCAA Tournament second-round game on Friday in Greensboro, N.C.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Josh Jones figured he owed his teammates one.   After missing two crucial free throws with 8.7 seconds left, the junior guard blocked a 3-point attempt by Trevor Releford on the other end of the floor to help Creighton end its 10-year NCAA tournament drought with a 58-57 victory over Alabama on Friday.  

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