Thrilling Big 12 Matchup
In a thrilling Big 12 matchup, the No. 9 ranked Iowa State Cyclones emerged victorious over the Oklahoma State Cowboys with a final score of 84-71 on Saturday. Milan Momcilovic, a standout guard for the Cyclones, delivered an impressive performance, scoring 29 points. The 6-foot-8 junior was particularly effective, shooting 66.7% from the field, including five three-pointers, and maintaining perfection at the free-throw line with eight successful attempts.
Game Highlights
This victory boosts Iowa State to an impressive 18-2 record, with a 5-2 standing in the Big 12. Joshua Jefferson complemented Momcilovic’s strong outing by contributing 20 points, as the team built a commanding 30-point lead by halftime, with a score of 51-21.
The Cowboys, who fell to 14-6 overall and 2-5 in conference play, struggled in the first half, hitting only one of their first ten shots. They went into the locker room facing a daunting deficit, having missed all six of their three-point attempts. However, the second half saw a marked improvement from Oklahoma State as they adjusted their gameplay, outscoring the Cyclones 50-33 in the latter half. Key performances from Kanye Clary and Jaylen Curry, each scoring 19 points, helped narrow the gap, with Clary sinking a late three-pointer to cut Iowa State’s lead to just ten points in the final minutes.
Tribute and Upcoming Games
The game was initially moved up an hour due to adverse winter weather conditions, yet fans of Oklahoma State remained engaged throughout, honoring the 10 members of the university’s athletic program during a moment of silence and halftime ceremony, commemorating the tragic plane crash that occurred on January 27, 2001.
Looking ahead, Iowa State will play against Colorado at home on Thursday, while Oklahoma State is set to travel to Utah for their next contest on Saturday.
