Iowa State defeats Baylor 60-70
Iowa State Edges Baylor Behind Balanced Effort
In a tightly contested Big 12 Conference matchup, the visiting Iowa State Cyclones handed host Baylor a 10-point defeat, capturing a crucial victory on the road.
The first half saw both teams establish their respective scoring paces, with Baylor's Cameron Carr leading the charge. The senior guard poured in 17 points, including two makes from beyond the arc, while contributing 11 rebounds and two assists to his cause. Behind Carr's efforts, Baylor maintained a slim lead at halftime, trailing 25-24.
The second half saw Iowa State take control of the contest, as Tamin Lipsey exploded for 19 points in the period, including four makes from beyond the arc. The sophomore forward's hot shooting, combined with Joshua Jefferson's all-around effort (19 points, 17 rebounds, three assists), proved too much for Baylor to overcome.
The Cyclones' balanced attack allowed them to outscore Baylor in multiple categories, including field goals (41% vs 31%), two-pointers (44.4% vs 40%), and free throws (60% vs 59%). Iowa State's four blocks and eight steals also proved pivotal in their victory.
In the end, Iowa State emerged victorious, behind a strong team effort that showcased its depth and resilience. The Cyclones' win is a significant one in the Big 12 standings, and will likely propel them up the conference rankings.
Game Leaders
Baylor
* Cameron Carr: 17 points, 2-6 3PT, 38.5% FG
* Caden Powell: 11 reb, 11 pts
Iowa State
* Tamin Lipsey: 24 pts, 2-3 3PT, 66.7% FG
* Joshua Jefferson: 19 pts, 17 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl