Brandon Rechsteiner emerged as the offensive engine for Kansas State, pouring in a career-high 26 points to lead the Wildcats past Creighton 89-82 on Tuesday night in Manhattan. The sophomore guard was relentless from deep, draining six of his nine three-point attempts while shooting an efficient 9-of-16 from the field. His scoring surge was the primary catalyst for a team that shot 57% from the floor, outpacing the Bluejays in both volume and efficiency throughout the contest.
Wildcat guard’s six three-pointers and 57% team shooting seal decisive Big 12 victory.
The game featured a tense first half that ended in a 40-40 tie, but Kansas State seized control in the second half with a decisive 10-2 run. After Creighton’s BJ Davis tied the score at 55 with 15:25 remaining, the Wildcats responded with interior pressure from Isaiah Abraham and Dez Lindsay, followed by consecutive three-pointers from Rechsteiner to establish a 65-57 lead. Abraham provided crucial two-way balance, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds, while Jaden Schutt contributed 14 points to support the perimeter attack.
Creighton mounted a late rally, with Brody Robinson scoring seven points to cut the deficit to 75-72 with 6:20 on the clock. However, Kansas State’s composure under pressure proved decisive; Rechsteiner answered with a three-pointer 28 seconds later, and Brock Vice extended the lead with two free throws. The Wildcats’ ability to close out the game, combined with their 14-of-30 performance from beyond the arc, secured their second win of the season and highlighted their emerging depth in the Big 12.
Source: Yahoo Sports
