BJ Davis scored a career-high 18 points as San Diego State upended No. 21 Creighton 71-53 on Tuesday, the opening day of the Players Era Festival.

The Aztecs took advantage of a No. 21-ranked Creighton team missing its starting point guard, winning 71-53 on Tuesday in the inaugural game of the Players Era Festival and continuing their crazy run of good fortune in Sin City.

LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas is often known for its out-of-this-world magic acts and experiences. Just as so, guards Miles Byrd and BJ Davis put on a magic act against No. 21 Creighton (4-2) in San Diego State’s 71-53 victory to open the Players Era Festival.

Creighton point guard Steven Ashworth likely won’t play in the No. 21 Bluejays’ game against San Diego State in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.

BJ Davis scored a career-high 18 points and San Diego State upended No. 21 Creighton 71-53 on Tuesday, the opening day of the Players Era Festival at the MGM Grand Garden.

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher and his players spewed all the usual cliches after a rare double-digit home loss against No. 3 Gonzaga eight days ago, about being young, about learning to play with each other,

Tuesday in their first matchup in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Why it matters: Beating Creighton, a ranked opponent and perennial NCAA Tournament player, gives SDSU a solid win for their resume before they begin conference play.