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No. 4 Iowa State Rallies Past Iowa 66–62 Behind Second-Half Defensive Surge

A halftime challenge to be more physical sparked the ball pressure that flipped the game.

Overview

  • Iowa led by as many as 13 before Iowa State opened the second half with 16 unanswered as part of a 19–0 swing.
  • Joshua Jefferson paced the Cyclones with 24 points and five rebounds, including a late pair of free throws to seal it.
  • Iowa State forced 16 turnovers and logged 11 steals, with Tamin Lipsey contributing four steals and 14 points.
  • The Cyclones held Bennett Stirtz to 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting, while Tavion Banks led Iowa with 14.
  • The win keeps Iowa State unbeaten at 10–0, and Iowa drops to 8–2 after a tight road loss in the rivalry.