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Creighton opens the Alan Huss era with a 76-61 win over Kansas City

The Good Day Council Bluffs teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you missed opening night of college hoops, Memphis handed Iowa State an 80-76 loss, while Nebraska, Kansas and Creighton all opened with wins. Simpson also beat Graceland.

Nebraska, Kansas and Creighton opened with wins Monday

WinnerScoreLoser
Memphis80-76Iowa State
Nebraska106-64Le Moyne
Kansas95-65Fordham
Creighton76-61Kansas City
Omaha73-65Mid-America Christian
Simpson59-53Graceland

Source: KMAland.com

Creighton's night was the one to watch. Alan Huss won his first game as head coach as the Bluejays beat Kansas City at CHI Health Center, coming back from a 39-33 halftime deficit. Huss said "I thought we were fake aggressive in the first half."

  • Next up: Creighton hosts Le Moyne Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.
  • Kansas City's first half: 55.2% shooting, 7-for-16 from 3
  • Creighton missed 10 straight threes before halftime

Creighton's second half turned on a 17-0 run

25
points for Wes Enis, the game high
17-0
Creighton run after trailing 44-43
8:03
Kansas City went scoreless

Source: WOWT

Sources: KMAland.com, WOWT, Hurrdat Sports

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