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sports1 year ago

Creighton Upsets Top-Ranked Kansas in Stunning Victory

The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team suffered their first loss of the season, falling 76-63 to Creighton in Omaha. Creighton's strong three-point shooting, led by Pop Isaacs' 27 points, and a solid performance from Ryan Kalkbrenner, who returned from injury, were key factors in the victory. Kansas struggled offensively, with Hunter Dickinson being largely neutralized and Dajuan Harris Jr. leading the team with 15 points. The Jayhawks will next face Missouri in the Border Showdown.

via KUsports|
#bill-self#creighton-bluejays#kansas-jayhawks
sports1 year ago

Kalkbrenner's 49-Point Performance Leads Creighton to Historic Season Opener

Ryan Kalkbrenner, a 7-foot-1 center for Creighton, delivered a historic performance in the team's season-opening 99-86 win over UT Rio Grande Valley, scoring 49 points on 20-of-22 shooting, setting a school record for most made field goals in a game. His performance positions him as a strong candidate for the John R. Wooden Award, continuing the trend of dominant big men in college basketball. Kalkbrenner's efforts have helped Creighton secure the No. 20 spot in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#creighton#historic-performance
sports1 year ago

Kalkbrenner's 49 Points Lead Creighton to Season-Opening Victory

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton's fifth-year center and Big East preseason player of the year, scored a career-high 49 points in a 99-86 season-opening win against UT-Rio Grande Valley. Kalkbrenner's performance included 20-of-22 shooting, 11 rebounds, and three blocks, marking the fifth-most points in a Big East game and the second-most in Creighton history. Despite his standout game, Creighton only secured the win in the final minutes. Kalkbrenner, who considered entering the NBA draft last season, returned to Creighton to further develop his skills.

via ESPN|
#basketball#big-east-conference#creighton
sports1 year ago

Kalkbrenner's 49-Point Masterclass Leads Creighton to Historic Win

Ryan Kalkbrenner delivered a historic performance for Creighton, scoring 49 points on 20 of 22 shooting, leading the Bluejays to a 99-86 victory over Texas-Rio Grande Valley. His scoring feat was the second-highest in Creighton's history, just behind Bob Portman's 51 points in 1967, and set a new program record for field goals made in a game. Kalkbrenner also contributed 11 rebounds and three blocks, helping Creighton secure a win in their season opener.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball#creighton-bluejays#record-performance
sports2 years ago

Creighton edges out Alabama in thrilling nonconference showdown

No. 8 Creighton held on for a narrow 85-82 victory over Alabama in their nonconference finale. Creighton's 7-foot-1 center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, suffered an ankle injury but returned to make a game-changing impact, scoring 19 points and providing a defensive presence. Trey Alexander and Baylor Scheierman led the team with 22 and 20 points respectively. Despite a late scare from Alabama, Creighton secured the win and looks ahead to their upcoming Big East play against Villanova.

via Omaha World-Herald|
#alabama#big-east#college-basketball
sports2 years ago

Creighton advances to Elite Eight after defeating Princeton in Sweet 16.

Creighton men's basketball team defeated Princeton 86-75 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time in the modern tournament era. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Baylor Scheierman led the team with 22 and 21 points, respectively. The Jays will face No. 15 San Diego State on Sunday. The victory was also coach Greg McDermott's 300th during his tenure with the Jays.

via KETV Omaha|
#creighton#elite-eight#greg-mcdermott
sports2 years ago

Creighton advances to second round of NCAA tournament with win over NC State.

NC State fought hard but ultimately fell to Creighton in the NCAA tournament, with Terquavion Smith scoring 32 points in his final game for the Wolfpack. Creighton's effectiveness inside the arc and scoring depth proved to be the difference, as they secured victory in the end. Despite the disappointment, NC State's effort cannot be faulted.

via Backing The Pack|
#basketball#creighton#nc-state