OMAHA, Neb. -- Powered by 44 points in the paint, including a game-high 17 from sophomore Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Creighton men's basketball team coasted to a 80-55 win over North Dakota State on Tuesday, November 30.
The win lifted Creighton to 7-1 on the season, while North Dakota State fell to 4-3 overall.
The Bluejays used their athleticism and defense to force eight Bison turnovers in the opening eight minutes. Creighton's offense proved equally impressive as nine different Bluejays scored as CU built a 20-12 edge midway through the opening half (10:27).