In a shocking turn of events, the Creighton Bluejays have defeated the Kansas Jayhawks, the nation’s number one college basketball team, with a final score of 76-63. This victory marks the second consecutive year that Creighton has upset a top-ranked Kansas team. The game, held on December 4, 2024, showcased Creighton’s dominance, particularly in the second half where they outscored the Jayhawks by 12 points. Creighton coach Greg McDermott praised his team’s performance, stating, ‘Our guys really answered the bell tonight. We knew we had to play our best to compete against a team like Kansas.’ The Bluejays were led by their star guard, who scored 24 points and contributed 6 assists, while Kansas struggled to find their rhythm despite a commendable effort from their leading scorer, who finished with 18 points. Kansas head coach Bill Self remarked, ‘We didn’t play our best basketball tonight, and Creighton took full advantage of that.’ This loss not only marks a setback for the Jayhawks but also raises questions about their strategy moving forward as they prepare for upcoming games.
Creighton Topples Kansas in Major Upset, Handing Jayhawks Their First Loss of the Season
