Cyclones Cruise Past Buffaloes in Big 12 Blowout

Iowa State dominates Colorado 97-67 with six players in double figures

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The #8 Iowa State Cyclones cruised to a 97-67 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in a Big 12 men's basketball matchup on Thursday night. The Cyclones jumped out to a 21-0 run early and led by 23 points at halftime, eventually coasting to the blowout win.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for the Cyclones, who are looking to solidify their position in the Big 12 standings and make a push for the NCAA Tournament. The loss drops Colorado further down in the conference rankings.

The details

Iowa State shot an impressive 61% from the field and made 10 three-pointers, led by strong performances from Jamarion Batemon (17 points), Milan Momcilovic (16 points), and Tamin Lipsey (14 points, 5 assists). Colorado was paced by Isaiah Johnson's 24 points but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 of 24 three-point attempts.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.
  • Iowa State's next game is a road matchup against Kansas State on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The players

Jamarion Batemon

An Iowa State player who scored 17 points off the bench in the win.

Milan Momcilovic

An Iowa State player who scored 16 points in the game.

Tamin Lipsey

An Iowa State player who had 14 points and 5 assists.

Isaiah Johnson

A Colorado player who led the Buffaloes with 24 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big conference win for us and we're looking to keep building momentum heading into the stretch run.”

— Jamarion Batemon, Iowa State Player

What’s next

Iowa State will look to continue their strong play when they travel to face Kansas State this Sunday, February 1st at 12:00 PM.

The takeaway

Iowa State's dominant performance showcased their depth and offensive firepower, as they cruised to the blowout win over Colorado. The Cyclones will look to build on this victory as they push for a high seed in the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments.