The Creighton basketball groups have recorded their signature win of 2024.
The Bluejays knocked off the No. 1 ranked Kansas Jayhawks for arguably the most important upset up to now this season. At one level, Creighton led by 17 en path to the 76-63 victory.
After the sport, Creighton head coach Greg McDermott made a daring declare. “This is the building [where] No. 1 teams go to die evidently,” the coach stated as followers stormed the court docket.
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Dec 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott indicators the crew towards the Kansas Jayhawks in the course of the first half at CHI Well being Heart Omaha. (Steven Branscombe-Imagn Photos)
To McDermott’s level, Creighton was capable of pull off an identical feat final season by upsetting the then top-ranked UConn Huskies on their house court docket in Omaha.
The Bluejays 85-66 victory in February additionally sparked a court-storming second.
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Below McDermott, Creighton has made 9 appearances within the NCAA event, advancing to the Candy 16 on three events.
Dec 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott watches as guard Pop Isaacs (2) makes an attempt a 3 level shot towards the Kansas Jayhawks in the course of the second half at CHI Well being Heart Omaha. (Steven Branscombe-Imagn Photos)
The Bluejays win over Kansas marked this system’s fifteenth win over a top-10 opponent since McDermott grew to become the pinnacle coach in 2010.
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Creighton is scheduled to stay in Omaha for its subsequent sport towards UNLV. Tip off is slated for 4:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 7. In the meantime, Kansas will journey to Missouri for a matchup with the Tigers on Dec. 8.
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