Iowa State Defeats Cincinnati to Advance in Big 12 Tournament

Cyclones overcome turnovers and injury concerns to secure a 76-56 win, setting up a quarterfinal clash with BYU.

Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson led the team with 19 points, while Dishon Jackson contributed a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
Tamin Lipsey scored 16 points but exited late in the game with an apparent groin injury, raising concerns about his availability for the next round.
The Cyclones dominated the paint, outscoring Cincinnati 36-16 and outrebounding them 41-23, despite committing 17 turnovers.
Cincinnati's Jizzle James led his team with 17 points but struggled late, missing his final six shots as Iowa State closed on an 11-0 run.
Iowa State will face fourth-seeded BYU in the quarterfinals, a rematch of their recent double-overtime thriller.