WATCH: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner, Trey Alexander React to First Round Win Against Akron

PITTSBURGH – It was a successful first day on the PPG Paints Arena floor for the Creighton Blue Jays. The No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region handled No. 14 Akron 77-60 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

A team familiar with March Madness, Creighton outscored the Zips 38-26 in the second half to win by 17.

Star forward Ryan Kalkbrenner totaled a game-high 23 points and eight rebounds in the victory.

Insider the locker room with #Creighton star Ryan Kalkbrenner after totaling 23 points and 8 rebounds.

Kalkbrenner explained what makes Creighton a dangerous team in March. pic.twitter.com/MS4wLT4VMf

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) March 21, 2024

Trey Alexander scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds for the Bluejays.

Hear from No. 3 Creighton’s Trey Alexander (@TrickyTrey23) following a 19-point effort and 77-60 win against No. 14 Akron in the first round of the NCAA Tournament pic.twitter.com/DOBBoGqFSH

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) March 21, 2024

Creighton moves on to play No. 11 seed Oregon on Saturday in the Round of 32.