AMELIA, Iowa — Tamin Lipsey delivered an impressive performance, scoring a personal best of 20 points as the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones maintained their winning momentum with a decisive 99-72 victory over Morgan State on Sunday.

Lipsey, who hails from Ames, played a pivotal role in the first half, contributing 12 points and helping propel the Cyclones (10-1) to a commanding 50-34 lead at halftime.

Curtis Jones was another standout for Iowa State, tallying 19 points off the bench after managing only four in the previous matchup against Omaha, which featured an 83-51 Cyclones victory.

Keshon Gilbert contributed significantly with 18 points on an impressive 8-of-9 shooting performance. Dishon Jackson also had a productive game, scoring 12 points while equaling his career highs in blocks and steals with five and two, respectively. Additionally, Joshua Jefferson recorded his fifth double-double of the season, finishing with 11 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals. Milan Momcilovic rounding out the scoring with 10 points.

For Morgan State (6-9), Kameron Hobbs was the top scorer with 23 points, supported by Amahrie Simpkins who added 18 points to the tally.

**Takeaways**:
The Bears continue to struggle on the road, marking their seventh consecutive away loss. Meanwhile, the Cyclones cap their non-conference schedule with a robust seven-game winning streak and will take a break for the holidays before diving into Big 12 competition.

**Key moment**:
A decisive 11-0 scoring run during the first half was crucial for Iowa State, allowing them to build an insurmountable lead over Morgan State.

**Key stat**:
The Cyclones showcased their offensive prowess with a remarkable 56.3% shooting accuracy in the first half, although their three-point shooting was less impressive at 3-for-10.

**Up next**:
Iowa State is set to travel to Colorado on December 30 to kick off Big 12 play. In contrast, Morgan State will have a week of rest before visiting Minnesota on December 29.