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Creighton announced Greg McDermott’s retirement after 16 seasons, leaving as the program’s all-time wins leader (365-188) with eight NCAA appearances including a 2023 Elite Eight; associate head coach Alan Huss will take over, as this season’s 15-17 Bluejays missed the NCAA Tournament.
The Nebraska-Creighton volleyball match set an NCAA record with 17,675 attendees, showcasing Nebraska's status as a volleyball epicenter. Nebraska won a thrilling five-set match against Creighton, highlighting the intense rivalry and the growing popularity of college volleyball in Nebraska, with both teams celebrating the historic event and the vibrant fan support.
Nebraska's volleyball team narrowly defeated Creighton in a five-set match at a record-breaking crowd of 17,675 fans, showcasing a fierce in-state rivalry and setting a new indoor attendance record for a regular-season game.
Creighton University's volleyball team, ranked sixth nationally, defeated two-time defending champion Texas 3-1 in the NCAA Regional Semifinal, advancing to the Elite Eight for the second time in program history. Creighton, now 32-2, extended its winning streak to 25 matches, with standout performances from Norah Sis and Kendra Wait. The Bluejays will face the winner of the Marquette/Penn State match in the Regional Final.
In a night of upsets in college basketball, unranked Creighton defeated No. 1 Kansas 76-63, marking their second win over a top-ranked team in less than a year. Pop Isaacs led Creighton with 27 points, while Ryan Kalkbrenner added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, No. 9 Duke overcame No. 2 Auburn 84-78, with Cooper Flagg scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Additionally, No. 25 UConn beat No. 15 Baylor 76-72, and No. 6 Iowa State handed No. 5 Marquette its first loss of the season, 81-70.
Creighton University stunned the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks with a decisive 76-63 victory in the Big 12-Big East Battle, marking Kansas' first loss of the season. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, despite injury concerns, played a pivotal role in the win, holding Kansas' Hunter Dickinson to just six points. Pop Isaacs led Creighton with 27 points, while Steven Ashworth contributed significantly. This victory follows Creighton's previous upset over a No. 1 team, UConn, last season, and ends their recent losing streak.
Unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, led by Pop Isaacs' 27 points and six 3-pointers. Despite Kansas cutting a 13-point deficit to one, Isaacs' shooting helped Creighton pull away for their second win over a top-ranked team. This marks Kansas's first regular-season loss to an unranked nonconference opponent in three years. Isaacs' performance overshadowed the anticipated matchup between big men Ryan Kalkbrenner and Hunter Dickinson.
Unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas with a 76-63 victory, marking their second consecutive win over a top-ranked team after defeating UConn last season. Creighton's Pop Isaacs led with 27 points, while Kansas struggled offensively, shooting only 35.7% from the field. This win ended Creighton's losing streak against Kansas since 1949 and highlighted their strong performance at home under coach Greg McDermott. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner outperformed Kansas' Hunter Dickinson, contributing to the Bluejays' dominant win.
Wisconsin transfer Connor Essegian played a pivotal role in Nebraska's 74-63 victory over No. 14 Creighton, scoring 15 points off the bench. His efficient performance, including a crucial solo scoring run, helped secure the win. Essegian, who transferred after a diminished role at Wisconsin, is now a key player for Nebraska, contributing significantly to their strong start this season.
Nebraska's men's basketball team upset No. 14 Creighton with a 74-63 victory in Omaha, improving their record to 4-1. The Huskers led throughout the game, capitalizing on strong defense and effective free throw shooting, despite shooting only 42.1% from the field. Creighton struggled with their shooting, particularly from three-point range, and committed 17 turnovers. Nebraska's Brice Williams and Juwan Gary each scored 16 points, contributing to the win. Nebraska will next face South Dakota at home.
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.
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.
Tennessee survived a late surge from Creighton to win 82-75 and advance to the Elite Eight, where they will face Purdue. Tobe Awaka played a crucial role off the bench for Tennessee, contributing 5 points and 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. Dalton Knecht led Tennessee with 24 points, while Zakai Zeigler and Josiah James also made significant contributions. Creighton's Baylor Scheierman scored 25 points, but Tennessee's defense limited his impact in the second half. Tennessee's Santiago Vescovi was absent due to illness, but the team's strong performance secured their spot in the Elite Eight.
Tennessee secured an 82-75 win over Creighton to advance to the Elite Eight, fueled by an 18-0 run and strong defensive play. They will face Purdue in the Midwest regional final. All-America candidate Dalton Knecht led the Vols with 24 points, while Zakai Zeigler contributed 18 points and six assists. Tennessee's ball security and 3-point shooting proved crucial, as they committed only four turnovers and shot 11-of-24 from beyond the arc. Creighton's strong long-distance shooting wasn't enough to overcome the Vols' defensive pressure, as Tennessee's Elite Eight berth marks just the second in program history.
In the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the Sweet 16 saw some upsets, with the favorites losing. Betting tips for Friday's games include backing Gonzaga against Purdue due to their improved form and size advantage, Duke against Houston due to the latter's weaknesses, and Creighton against Tennessee, with the analysis favoring Creighton's strengths at every position.