Kansas Suffers Blowout Loss to No. 5 Iowa State

Jayhawks' eight-game winning streak snapped in lopsided defeat

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Kansas saw its eight-game winning streak come to a crashing halt Saturday afternoon against No. 5 Iowa State. The Cyclones dominated, leading by as many as 24 points and evening the season series at one game apiece. It was an ugly performance for KU, which once held a 20-16 lead early before Iowa State kicked off a 20-2 run to put the game out of reach.

Why it matters

This loss is a discouraging showing for a Kansas team that had been playing its best basketball of the season. The Jayhawks were unable to replicate their previous blowout win over Iowa State, raising questions about their ability to perform consistently against top competition.

The details

Iowa State caught fire from 3-point range, knocking down several tough shots during its big run. Jamarion Batemon and Milan Momcilovic combined to shoot 7-for-12 from beyond the arc, with Momcilovic hitting four 3-pointers, including an absurd corner shot. Kansas, on the other hand, struggled with turnovers, committing 10 in the first half, which led to easy scoring opportunities for the Cyclones.

  • The first meeting between these teams resulted in a Kansas blowout on January 13, 2026.
  • Today's game was played on February 14, 2026 in Ames, Iowa.

The players

Melvin Council Jr.

A guard for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Blake Buchanan

A forward for the Iowa State Cyclones.

Milan Momcilovic

A forward for the Iowa State Cyclones who hit four 3-pointers in the game.

Elmarko Jackson

A guard for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Tamin Lipsey

A player for the Iowa State Cyclones who hit a pair of 3-pointers despite entering the game shooting just 27.4% from beyond the arc.

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What they’re saying

“Milan Momcilovic does exactly what any of us would do after hitting a sick shot, immediately look up at the Jumbotron to watch the replay”

— OutCYde the Lines (Twitter)

The takeaway

This game highlighted the inconsistency that can plague even the best college basketball teams. After dominating Iowa State in the first meeting, Kansas was unable to replicate that performance, showing that they still have work to do to become a truly elite squad.