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Joshua Jefferson Records Second Triple-Double as No. 9 Iowa State Routs UCF 87-57

The blowout signaled a return to Iowa State's turnover-driven defense.

Overview

  • The Cyclones moved to 17-2 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12, halting a two-game slide with the home victory.
  • Jefferson became the first player in program history with multiple triple-doubles in his Iowa State career.
  • The senior posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 12 assists with zero turnovers.
  • Iowa State forced 19 turnovers and turned them into 31 points, with 13 steals highlighted by Tamin Lipsey’s five.
  • OptaSTATS reported Jefferson is the first Division I player since 2003–04 to log two games in a season with 10+ points, 10+ rebounds, 10+ assists and at least five combined steals/blocks.