AMES, Iowa — In an impressive display, Curtis Jones contributed 23 points from the bench, leading the No. 3 ranked Iowa State team to an 82-59 triumph over Utah on Tuesday evening. This victory marks a significant 10-game winning streak for the Cyclones, who improved their record to 13-1 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play.
Jones matched his personal best for the season, shooting 10-of-17, while also adding five rebounds, six assists, and two steals to his performance. Tamin Lipsey was notable as well, scoring 20 points largely due to a stellar 11-for-14 performance at the free-throw line, coupled with a season-high seven rebounds and two steals.
Joshua Jefferson contributed with 17 points and seven rebounds, and Keshon Gilbert rounded out the prominent scorers with 15 points. For the Utah Utes, Gabe Madsen led the team with 20 points while Miro Little provided 13 points off the bench. The Utes now hold a record of 8-6 overall and have yet to secure a win in the conference at 0-3.
Key points from the match show that Utah struggled at the free-throw line, being outscored 22-8 after committing 20 fouls, which is the second-highest total of the season. Meanwhile, Iowa State continued its dominance at home, extending their winning streak to 27 straight games at their venue, and marking their 11th consecutive victory in conference matchups.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred after the Cyclones allowed an 11-0 run from Utah, but they quickly rebounded by launching a 21-3 streak to close out the first half. During the last nine minutes of the half, Utah struggled significantly, only managing one field goal and committing seven turnovers.
A key statistic for the night involves Iowa State’s starting center, Dishon Jackson, who faced difficulties on the court, accumulating four fouls in just 10 minutes of play. Although he did not score, he managed to block three shots, contributing defensively despite his limited time.
Looking ahead, Iowa State is set to visit Texas Tech on Saturday, while Utah will host Oklahoma State on the same day. The Cyclones aim to continue their strong performance while the Utes look for their first conference win.
