Creighton Stuns Top-Ranked Kansas: A Major Upset in College Basketball
Omaha, USAFri Dec 06 2024
Advertisement
The excitement of an underdog story! Creighton, an unranked team, shocked the sports world by defeating No. 1 Kansas 76-63 in a stunner of a game. Pop Isaacs, the star of the night, scored an impressive 27 points, while the towering Ryan Kalkbrenner, at 7 feet 1 inch, added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Creighton never trailed, playing strong from start to finish. Kansas, on the other hand, couldn't catch up after losing their first game of the season. This wasn't just any upset; it was Creighton's second win over a No. 1 team in less than a year, and Coach Greg McDermott's 15th top-10 team win. It shows that anything can happen in college basketball!
Meanwhile, Duke's superstar Cooper Flagg led No. 9 Duke over No. 2 Auburn with 22 points and 11 rebounds. The game was close, with Auburn leading early on, but Duke pulled through with a fantastic second half. Flagg's teammates also stepped up, making it a memorable victory.
In other games, UConn fought back from behind to defeat Baylor, and Iowa State upset Marquette, making it a night full of upsets. It's clear that college basketball is full of surprises and unforgettable moments!
https://localnews.ai/article/creighton-stuns-top-ranked-kansas-a-major-upset-in-college-basketball-907a3c10
actions
flag content