No. 7 Iowa State Holds Off Baylor, 72-69

Milan Momcilovic scores 21 points to lead the Cyclones to their fifth straight win.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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No. 7 Iowa State defeated Baylor 72-69 on Saturday, led by Milan Momcilovic's 21 points. The Cyclones led by as many as 14 points late in the game before Baylor made a late push, scoring the final 11 points, but Iowa State held on for the victory. Joshua Jefferson added 15 points for the Cyclones, who won their fifth consecutive game.

Why it matters

This was an important Big 12 conference matchup between two ranked teams. Iowa State is looking to solidify its position as a top team in the conference, while Baylor was hoping to pull off the upset on the road. The close finish also highlights the competitiveness of the Big 12 this season.

The details

Iowa State led 37-33 at halftime and extended its lead to 14 points late in the second half before Baylor made a late charge. The Bears cut the deficit to just three points in the final seconds, but couldn't complete the comeback. Momcilovic had 21 points on 6-of-11 shooting to lead the Cyclones, while Jefferson added 15 points. Baylor was led by Cameron Carr's 24 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Iowa State led by 14 points with 2:12 remaining in the game.

The players

Milan Momcilovic

A key player for Iowa State, scoring 21 points in the game.

Joshua Jefferson

Contributed 15 points for the Cyclones in the victory.

Cameron Carr

Led Baylor with 24 points in the losing effort.

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What’s next

Iowa State will visit TCU on Tuesday, while Baylor will host No. 16 BYU, also on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Iowa State's narrow victory over Baylor showcases the competitiveness of the Big 12 conference this season. The Cyclones were able to hold off a late rally by the Bears, but the close finish highlights the challenges they will face as they look to solidify their position as a top team in the conference.