Iowa State Cyclones Dominate Colorado Buffaloes
In a commanding display of basketball, the No. 8 ranked Iowa State Cyclones triumphed over the Colorado Buffaloes with a score of 97-67 on Thursday night. This decisive victory marked Iowa State’s second win by 30 points in their last three games, improving their season record to 19-2 with a 6-2 standing in the Big 12 Conference. In contrast, Colorado has struggled significantly, now facing a six-game losing streak and only two wins in their last ten games, which culminated in their most significant conference defeat since rejoining the Big 12 in 2024.
Game Highlights
Iowa State’s offensive onslaught began shortly after Colorado’s Sebastian Rancik opened the scoring with a three-pointer. The Cyclones responded with a remarkable 30-1 run over the subsequent six and a half minutes, establishing a commanding lead early in the game. Freshman Jamarion Batemon, who had not scored in the previous game against Oklahoma State, came off the bench to contribute 17 points. His efforts included a three-pointer and a spectacular four-point play that highlighted Iowa State’s momentum. Additionally, Tamin Lipsey and Nate Heise made significant contributions with a three-pointer and a dunk respectively, pushing the Cyclones’ lead to 26 points just eight minutes into the matchup.
Other standout performers for Iowa State included Milan Momcilovic with 16 points, Tamin Lipsey with 14 points and five assists, and Joshua Jefferson, who recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Freshmen Dominykas Pleta and Killyan Toure each added 12 points, contributing to a team shooting percentage of 61%, Iowa State’s highest in a conference game in four years.
Colorado’s Struggles
For Colorado, the standout performance came from freshman Isaiah Johnson, who led the team with 24 points, while Barrington Hargress supported with 11 points.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Colorado will be hosting TCU this Sunday, while Iowa State is set to visit Kansas State on the same day, both teams eager to improve their standings as the season progresses.
