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Iowa State Cyclones defeat Colorado Buffaloes in NCAAM matchup
Cyclones protect home court with 83-70 victory over struggling Buffaloes
Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm
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The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 83-70 in a college basketball matchup on Thursday night. The Cyclones, ranked 18-2 on the season, used their strong shooting and defensive pressure to overcome the visiting Buffaloes, who have lost five straight games after a 2-0 start in Big 12 play.
Why it matters
This victory helps solidify Iowa State's position in the Big 12 standings, as they continue to protect their home court at Hilton Coliseum. The loss extends Colorado's recent struggles, as they look to get back on track and avoid falling further behind in the conference race.
The details
Iowa State shot 50.7% from the field and 40.3% from three-point range, led by forward Milan Momcilovic's 54.1% shooting from deep. Forward Joshua Jefferson stuffed the stat sheet with 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists, including two triple-doubles on the season. The Cyclones also forced 16.2 turnovers per game with 9.5 steals, creating easy scoring opportunities.
- The game was played on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The players
Iowa State Cyclones
The Iowa State Cyclones are the men's basketball team of Iowa State University, competing in the Big 12 Conference.
Colorado Buffaloes
The Colorado Buffaloes are the men's basketball team of the University of Colorado Boulder, competing in the Pac-12 Conference.
Milan Momcilovic
A forward for the Iowa State Cyclones, known for his 54.1% three-point shooting percentage.
Joshua Jefferson
A forward for the Iowa State Cyclones, who has posted two triple-doubles this season and averages 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.
Tamin Lipsey
A guard for the Iowa State Cyclones, who averages 2.4 steals per game and has a 4.8 assist-to-turnover ratio.
What they’re saying
“Hilton is a trapdoor arena when Iowa State is ranked and rolling, because the crowd treats every empty trip like a personal insult.”
— Dan Johnson, Sports Writer
“If Colorado's defensive rebounding slips again, or if live-ball turnovers stack, the margin can jump from eight to eighteen in two minutes.”
— Dan Johnson, Sports Writer
What’s next
The Iowa State Cyclones will look to continue their strong play at home, while the Colorado Buffaloes will try to end their five-game losing streak and get back on track in conference play.
The takeaway
Iowa State's combination of efficient shooting, defensive pressure, and home-court advantage proved too much for the struggling Colorado Buffaloes in this Big 12 matchup. The Cyclones' ability to force turnovers and score in transition was a key factor in the victory.
