Rechsteiner’s Six Threes Lift Kansas State Past Creighton

Rechsteiner made six three-pointers and finished 9-for-16 from the field as Kansas State improved to 2-1. The Wildcats shot 57% overall and connected on 14 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. Jaden Schutt scored 14 points, and Isaiah Abraham contributed 12 points and grabbed nine boards.

At the midway break, the score stood level at 40 apiece. Creighton drew even at 55 on a BJ Davis three-pointer with 15:25 remaining, but Kansas State followed with a 10-2 burst. Rechsteiner hit back-to-back threes during the run, giving the Wildcats a 65-57 lead.

Kansas State extended its advantage to 75-60 before Brody Robinson helped Creighton close the gap to 75-72 with 6:20 left. Rechsteiner answered with another three 28 seconds later, and Brock Vice added two free throws to put the Wildcats back up by eight.

Davis led Creighton, also 2-1, with 25 points and six three-pointers. Wes Enis added 18, and Robinson scored 10 off the bench. Kansas State recorded 21 assists but turned the ball over 22 times.

Kansas State is scheduled to host Montana on November 16. Creighton’s next game is at home against Iowa on November 15.