Aztecs advance to Final Four with 57-56 win over Creighton.

The Aztecs men's basketball team has advanced to the Final Four after a thrilling 57-56 win over the Creighton Bluejays. The Aztecs defense was the star of the show, holding off a late surge by Creighton to secure the victory.

The game was a defensive battle from the start, with both teams struggling to score in the first half. The Aztecs managed to take a slim 26-24 lead into halftime, but it was clear that neither team was going to run away with this one.

The second half was much of the same, with both teams exchanging blows and neither able to build a substantial lead. With just under five minutes left in the game, the Aztecs found themselves down by four points and in danger of being knocked out of the tournament.

But that's when the defense kicked into high gear. Led by senior guard Marcus Adams, the Aztecs locked down the Bluejays offense and forced several key turnovers. With just seconds left on the clock, the Aztecs were able to secure a crucial steal and seal the victory.

Adams was the hero of the game, finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player for his outstanding play throughout the entire tournament.

But it wasn't just Adams who stepped up for the Aztecs. The entire team played with intensity and focus on the defensive end, limiting the high-powered Creighton offense to just 56 points.

The win marks the first time in school history that the Aztecs have made it to the Final Four, and the team and their fans are understandably ecstatic. Head coach Tom Rivers praised his team's effort after the game, saying "I couldn't be prouder of these guys. They played with heart and determination and it showed on the court tonight."

The Aztecs will now move on to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Final Four. Gonzaga has been the top-ranked team in the country all season and will undoubtedly be a tough opponent for the Aztecs. But with the way they've been playing on the defensive end, anything is possible.

The Final Four matchup promises to be an exciting one, and fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating the game. The Aztecs have proven that they can compete with the best teams in the country, and they will be looking to continue their Cinderella run in the tournament.