Brandon Rechsteiner had 26 points, and the Kansas State Wildcats defeated the Creighton Bluejays 89-82 on Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum.
The Wildcats led by as many as 15 points. The lead changed hands 8 times. It was 40-40 at halftime, and 75-71 with six minutes left. The Bluejays had a 13-0 run in the second half.
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For Kansas State, Brandon Rechsteiner finished with 26 points, five rebounds and four assists, Jaden Schutt added 14 points and three assists, while Isaiah Abraham chipped in 12 points and nine rebounds.
For Creighton, BJ Davis finished with 25 points, three assists and three steals, and Wes Enis added 18 points and three assists.
The Wildcats improved to 1-1. The Bluejays fell to 2-1.
The Wildcats sit first in the Big 12 and have won two straight. The Bluejays sit first in the Big East. Creighton is 2-0 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Wildcats are back in action when they host the Montana Grizzlies on Monday, Nov. 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Bluejays next visit the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
