The No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday, falling to Creighton 76-63 in a closely contested game at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Bluejays, led by Pop Isaacs’ 23 points, came into the matchup with a roster that could challenge KU’s squad and proved it.
Kansas, which had previously beaten UNC, Michigan State, and Duke, struggled to find its rhythm against Creighton’s strong defense. Dajuan Harris Jr., who took 18 attempts from the field and eight from behind the arc, was unable to score effectively for the Jayhawks. Meanwhile, Zach Clemence played significant minutes in the second half but couldn’t lead Kansas back.
The Bluejays’ strong shooting from beyond the arc, including five-for-eight shooting, helped them maintain a double-digit lead throughout much of the game. Creighton’s rebounding advantage also contributed to their success, with the Bluejays doubling up Kansas in total rebounds.
Despite starting strong, Kansas struggled to find its footing and ultimately trailed by five points at halftime. The Jayhawks were forced to rely on KJ Adams, who had three fouls, to help overcome Pop Isaacs’ dominance. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bluejays’ strong performance.
The loss marks Kansas’s first defeat of the season, while Creighton improves its record with the victory. The Jayhawks will look to bounce back from this setback in their next game.
Source: https://eu.cjonline.com/story/sports/college/hawk-zone/2024/12/04/kansas-basketball-vs-creighton-live-score-updates-jayhawks-face-non-conference-road-game-in-2024/76692510007