Iowa State Cyclones Defeat Kansas Jayhawks in Close Game

Players Milan Momcilovic, Tamin Lipsey, and Jamarion Batemon recap the 72-69 victory.

Feb. 15, 2026 at 1:39am

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In the aftermath of Iowa State's 72-69 win over Kansas, Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic and point guard Tamin Lipsey spoke to the media to break down the game. The players discussed the key moments and factors that led to the close victory over the Jayhawks.

Why it matters

This win over a conference rival like Kansas is an important result for the Iowa State Cyclones as they look to build momentum and position themselves for postseason play. The Cyclones have been a strong team this season, and this victory over a top opponent demonstrates their ability to win close games.

The details

The Cyclones were led by strong performances from Momcilovic, Lipsey, and Batemon, who all contributed to the narrow victory over the Jayhawks. The game came down to the wire, with Iowa State holding on for the 72-69 win.

  • The game took place on February 14, 2026.

The players

Milan Momcilovic

An Iowa State forward who spoke to the media after the game to break down the Cyclones' victory.

Tamin Lipsey

The Iowa State point guard who also spoke to the media following the win over Kansas.

Jamarion Batemon

An Iowa State player who was part of the team's victory over the Jayhawks.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against Kansas, but the team really stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the win.”

— Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State Forward

“It was a close game throughout, but we were able to make the key stops and hit the big shots when it mattered most.”

— Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State Point Guard

What’s next

The Cyclones will look to build on this victory as they continue their conference schedule, with an important matchup against another top Big 12 opponent coming up next week.

The takeaway

This hard-fought win over Kansas demonstrates the Cyclones' ability to compete with the top teams in their conference and sets them up well for the remainder of the season as they push for a strong postseason finish.