Iowa State defeats Oklahoma St 83-71

Oklahoma St 71 - Iowa State 83: Cyclones Dominant at Home

In a tightly contested conference matchup, Iowa State proved why Hilton Coliseum is their fortress by edging out visiting Oklahoma St 83-71 on Monday night.

The home team, led by Joshua Jefferson's 19 points, controlled the tempo of the game from start to finish. Iowa State's balanced performance across multiple facets saw Killyan Toure rack up seven rebounds and contribute 12 points, while five assists from Jefferson also stood out. The Cyclones' bench played a crucial role in expanding their lead throughout the contest.

In contrast, Oklahoma St struggled with efficiency on both ends of the floor. Despite Parsa Fallah's 21 points and 11 rebounds, his team couldn't overcome the deficit built by Iowa State. Kanye Clary led the Cowboys with six assists but fell short in his bid to outduel Jefferson in scoring.

Iowa State took an early lead but let Oklahoma St close the gap before halftime. The home team regained control after intermission and maintained their advantage for the remainder of the game, never relinquishing their grip on it.

As the final buzzer sounded, Iowa State's dominant performance at home solidified their position in conference standings.