No. 2 Iowa State Puts No. 9 Kansas In The Spin Cycle, Cyclones Win 74-57

The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones delivered an exciting win against the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, securing a 74-57 victory at home. With sharpshooting, dominant rebounding, and exceptional teamwork, the Cyclones excelled against the Jayhawks to extend their impressive season.

The Cyclones pulled away in the final minutes of the game, putting up a 12-2 run over the last 2:54 to seal the game. Curtis Jones dominated with a game-high 25 points, including a clutch three-pointer with 42 seconds left to extend the Cyclones’ lead to 18, their largest of the game.

Kansas started strong, taking an early 11-9 lead, 12:02 into the first half, but Iowa State responded with a relentless offensive attack and never looked back.

Midway through the second half, the Cyclones unleashed an 11-0 run, flipping a competitive contest into a one-sided affair. Their defensive pressure forced Kansas into turnovers and tough shots, while the Cyclones capitalized on nearly every opportunity.

Player Highlights

• Curtis Jones (Iowa St.): The Cyclones’ standout guard was electric, scoring 25 points on 9/17 shooting, including an impressive 5/6 from beyond the arc.

• Joshua Jefferson (Iowa St.): Jefferson posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring Iowa State’s inside presence.

• Keshon Gilbert (Iowa St.): The facilitator of Iowa State’s offense, Gilbert dished out a game-high eight assists while adding seven points.

Zeke Mayo led the Jayhawks in scoring with 17 points, while Hunter Dickinson contributed eight rebounds, although the Jayhawks struggled to find consistency on both sides of the floor.

Team Stats Breakdown

• FG Shooting: Both teams shot 41% from the field (24-of-59), but Iowa State’s precision from beyond the arc (62% on 8-of-13) far outshined Kansas’ 31% (5-of-16).

• Free Throws: The Cyclones capitalized at the line, shooting 72% (18/25) compared to the Jayhawks’ 36% (4/11).

• Rebounds: The Cyclones dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Jayhawks 43-33, including a commanding 13 offensive rebounds that led to critical second-chance points.

Photo credits via Elizabeth Lane – Iowa State Daily