The Iowa State Cyclones delivered a strong performance, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks 74-56, led by Milan Momcilovic's 18 points. This win improves Iowa State's record to 22-3, with a 9 NET ranking. Kansas, now 19-6, struggled to keep up with Iowa State's pace, scoring only 27 points in the first half. The Cyclones' 37 points in the first half set the tone for the game, and they maintained their lead throughout, with 37 points in the second half as well.
Milan Momcilovic Scores 18 Points, Leads Iowa State to 22nd Win
The game unfolded with Iowa State taking an early lead, scoring 37 points in the first half, while Kansas managed only 27 points. The Cyclones' strong defense held Kansas to 29 points in the second half, securing their 18-point victory. Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic led the team with 18 points, while Blake Buchanan and Joshua Jefferson added 11 points each. Kansas's Melvin Council Jr. scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cyclones' dominant performance. At halftime, Iowa State led 37-27, and they continued to build on this lead in the second half, outscoring Kansas 37-29.
The top performers for Iowa State were Milan Momcilovic with 18 points, Blake Buchanan with 11 points and 6 rebounds, and Joshua Jefferson with 11 points and 5 rebounds. For Kansas, Melvin Council Jr. scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, Flory Bidunga added 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Darryn Peterson scored 10 points. These players made significant contributions to their teams' scores, with Momcilovic's 18 points leading all scorers. The Cyclones' balanced attack, with three players scoring in double figures, proved too much for the Jayhawks to handle.
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Iowa State's 74 points came from a balanced attack, with 37 points in each half. The Cyclones shot 51.9% from the field, while Kansas shot only 38.5%. Iowa State also outrebounded Kansas 35-32, with Blake Buchanan and Joshua Jefferson combining for 11 rebounds. Kansas's Flory Bidunga led all players with 13 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cyclones' strong team performance. The Cyclones' 18-point margin of victory was the largest of the game, and it marked their 22nd win of the season.
The CHD Scout predicted an Iowa State victory by 11.4 points, with a predicted score of 80-68. The actual result was an 18-point victory for Iowa State, exceeding the predicted margin. This prediction was correct, as Iowa State won the game, but the margin of victory was larger than expected. The CHD Scout's prediction was based on Iowa State's strong NET ranking of 9 and their dominant performance at home. The Cyclones' 22-3 record and 9 NET ranking suggest they are a strong team, and this win reinforces that assessment.
This win improves Iowa State's record to 22-3, with a 9 NET ranking. The game was a Quadrant 1 victory for Iowa State, and a Quadrant 1 loss for Kansas. Kansas's record falls to 19-6, with a 12 NET ranking. The Cyclones' strong resume, with 22 wins and a 9 NET ranking, makes them a strong contender for the NCAA tournament. This win also solidifies Iowa State's position in the conference standings, with a significant margin of victory over a top-15 team. The Jayhawks, meanwhile, want to bounce back from this loss and improve their tournament chances.
Iowa State's next game is not yet scheduled, but they want to build on this momentum. Kansas will face their next opponent, also to be determined, and will aim to rebound from this 18-point loss. The Jayhawks must regroup and refocus to get back on track and improve their tournament chances.