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Creighton basketball coach makes bold claim after Bluejays upset top-ranked Kansas

Unranked Creighton pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the college basketball season by knocking off the No. 1 ranked team in the nation.

The Creighton basketball teams have recorded their signature win of 2024.

The Bluejays knocked off the No. 1 ranked Kansas Jayhawks for arguably the biggest upset so far this season. At one point, Creighton led by 17 en route to the 76-63 victory.

After the game, Creighton head coach Greg McDermott made a bold claim. "This is the building [where] No. 1 teams go to die evidently," the coach said as fans stormed the court.

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To McDermott's point, Creighton was able to pull off a similar feat last season by upsetting the then top-ranked UConn Huskies on their home court in Omaha.

The Bluejays 85-66 victory in February also sparked a court-storming moment.

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Under McDermott, Creighton has made nine appearances in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 on three occasions.

The Bluejays win over Kansas marked the program's 15th win over a top-10 opponent since McDermott became the head coach in 2010.

Creighton is scheduled to remain in Omaha for its next game against UNLV. Tip off is slated for 4:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 7. Meanwhile, Kansas will travel to Missouri for a matchup with the Tigers on Dec. 8.

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