No. 3 Iowa State Dominates UCF in 108-83 Victory, Led by Joshua Jefferson's Career-High 30 Points

The Cyclones rebounded from their first loss in nearly two months with a commanding performance, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive tenacity.

Joshua Jefferson scored a career-high 30 points, becoming Iowa State's first 30-point scorer of the season, and added four steals to lead the Cyclones to their highest point total of the season.
Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert contributed 21 points and eight assists, while Curtis Jones added 19 points, as the team improved to 16-2 overall and 6-1 in Big 12 play.
The Cyclones bounced back from a rare loss at West Virginia, where they struggled offensively, by dominating UCF with an 11-0 run late in the first half to pull away decisively.
UCF's Jordan Ivy-Curry led the Knights with 24 points, but the team struggled on the boards, being outrebounded 27-13 in the first half, and fell to 12-6 overall and 3-4 in the Big 12.
Iowa State's defense excelled with 16 steals, showcasing their ability to force turnovers and disrupt UCF's offensive rhythm, while continuing to lead the Big 12 in scoring at 83.8 points per game.