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No. 3 Iowa State Secures Dramatic OT Win Over Texas Tech

Joshua Jefferson's clutch plays led Iowa State to an 85-84 victory, extending their winning streak to 11 games.

  • Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson forced overtime with a buzzer-beating layup and sealed the win with two free throws in the final seconds of OT.
  • Curtis Jones led all scorers with a season-high 26 points, contributing to Iowa State's 52.5% shooting performance.
  • The Cyclones erased a 13-point first-half deficit, showcasing resilience on the road against a strong Texas Tech team.
  • Texas Tech's balanced offense saw three players score 18 points each, but missed free throws in key moments proved costly.
  • With the win, Iowa State improved to 14-1 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play, solidifying their position as a top contender in college basketball.
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