Kansas maintains No. 1 ranking as UConn struggles in Maui Invitational
- Creighton recorded a 76-63 victory over Kansas, marking its second win against a No. 1 team.
- The thrilling win took place in Omaha, following last season's win over UConn.
- Coach Greg McDermott's team continues to establish its legacy against top-ranked opponents.
In Omaha, Nebraska, the Creighton Bluejays achieved a significant milestone in their basketball program by defeating the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks 76-63. This game marked another major upset following their victory over the then-number one ranked team, UConn, earlier in the year. During the game, Creighton established a dominant lead early on, including a 17-point advantage at one point. The victory adds to head coach Greg McDermott's record, improving his history against top-ranked teams. In a celebratory moment post-game, fans flooded the court, signifying the magnitude of this achievement for the program's morale and history. Ryan Kalkbrenner, one of the standout players from both games, emphasized the successful execution of the game plan against Kansas as key to their victory. This win over a number one team falls in line with Creighton's impressive track record under Coach McDermott, who has led the team to multiple NCAA tournament appearances and significant wins over top-ranked opponents.