MANHATTAN, Kan. — In an impressive display, Ayoka Lee showcased her scoring prowess by racking up 28 points in only 16 minutes of play due to foul issues, leading the No. 10 Kansas State Wildcats to a commanding 86-68 win over the Creighton Bluejays on Thursday night.

Temira Poindexter and Serena Sundell each contributed 12 points, while Kennedy Taylor added 10 points off the bench for Kansas State, who remains undefeated with a record of 3-0.

For Creighton, Kennedy Townsend stood out with a career-high of 16 points, and Morgan Maly contributed 15 points. However, Lauren Jensen, who is the nation’s top scorer, struggled, managing only nine points on 4-for-11 shooting.

The Wildcats pushed ahead early as Jaelyn Glenn nailed two 3-pointers. The momentum shifted firmly in favor of Kansas State, thanks to Lee’s efficient scoring in the paint, which helped them secure a substantial 39-23 lead at halftime.

Jensen, who previously scored a remarkable 32 points in a recent victory against Drake, faced foul trouble and was unable to take a shot until the final moments of the first quarter, scoring her first points in the second quarter.

**Insights**
Creighton struggled to contain Lee in the paint, as evidenced by her impressive shooting performance of 8 of 11 in the first half. Kansas State not only relied on Lee but also received significant contributions from their backcourt, collectively achieving 24 assists out of 36 successful field goals.

**Turning Point**
At the beginning of the second half, Zyanna Walker’s 3-pointer and quick score on a fast break signaled a potential comeback for Creighton. However, Kansas State swiftly countered by extending their lead to 20 points, maintaining control for the remainder of the game.

**Noteworthy Statistic**
Kansas State maintained a remarkable level of ball security throughout the game, committing only eight turnovers.

**Looking Ahead**
Creighton is set to face No. 20 Nebraska on November 22, while Kansas State will go up against Little Rock on Monday night.