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Serving Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County)Vol. 1, No. 5
Sports

Creighton men pull away from Kansas City 76-61 in Alan Huss' first game

OMAHA - Creighton beat Kansas City 76-61 in its men's basketball season opener Monday night at CHI Health Center Omaha, according to the official box score. It was the first regular-season game for head coach Alan Huss, according to Creighton Athletics' game preview.

Kansas City led 39-33 at halftime. Creighton outscored the Roos 43-22 after the break, when Kansas City made 9 of 23 shots and missed all six of its 3-point tries, the box score shows. The Bluejays had 15 steals and forced 22 turnovers.

Wes Enis scored 25 points for Creighton, making 5 of 13 3-pointers and 6 of 8 free throws. BJ Davis added 13 points and four steals. Jaylen Smith led Kansas City with 15 points.

Creighton hosts Le Moyne at CHI Health Center Omaha on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., according to its schedule.

Source: Creighton box score, Creighton men's basketball schedule and Creighton Athletics game preview, opened Nov. 2, 2026.

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