O’Connell lifts Creighton past Kennesaw State 51-44

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Alex O’Connell registered 13 points and eight rebounds as Creighton defeated Kennesaw State 51-44. Ryan Nembhard had 11 points for Creighton (2-0). Ryan Kalkbrenner added 10 points. Ryan Hawkins had 10 rebounds. Demond Robinson had 11 points for the Owls (0-2). Chris Youngblood added seven rebounds.