Creighton deals UCLA its 1st loss of the season

Freshman Mitch Ballock hit four three-pointers and finished with 22 points, Marcus Foster overcame an early shooting slump to score 23, and Creighton dealt No. 23 UCLA its first loss of the season, winning 100-89 on Monday in the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City, Mo..

Khyri Thomas added 16 points and Ty-Shon Alexander had 12 for the Bluejays (4-0), who have won 12 straight in-season tournament games after titles in previous seasons’ MGM Grand Main Event and Paradise Jam.

Aaron Holiday had 25 points and seven assists to lead the Bruins (3-1), who dealt with foul trouble much of the night.