Iowa State Cyclones Cruise Past Kansas State Wildcats

The Big 12 powerhouse dominates on the road in conference matchup

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:55am

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The Iowa State Cyclones, a national title contender, easily defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 87-69 in a Big 12 conference matchup. Iowa State, coming off three consecutive conference wins, proved too much for the struggling Wildcats, who have now lost two in a row in conference play.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Iowa State firmly in the hunt for the Big 12 title and a potential top seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Kansas State continues to flounder in conference play, dashing any hopes of an unexpected postseason berth.

The details

Iowa State was led by a balanced scoring attack, with Milan Momcilovic, Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, and Killyan Toure all making major contributions. The Cyclones' offense proved too explosive for the Wildcats to handle, as Iowa State shot the ball efficiently and controlled the tempo throughout the game.

  • The game took place on February 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.

The players

Milan Momcilovic

A key contributor to the Iowa State offense with his outside shooting prowess.

Joshua Jefferson

Commanded the paint for Iowa State, providing a strong interior presence.

Tamin Lipsey

Directed the Iowa State offense with his skilled guard play.

Killyan Toure

Provided additional backcourt support for the Cyclones' high-powered attack.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out focused and ready to play against a tough conference opponent on the road. Our guys executed the game plan perfectly and were able to impose our will throughout the game.”

— T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach, Iowa State Cyclones

What’s next

Iowa State will look to continue its strong conference play as it prepares to host the Oklahoma Sooners on February 5th. Kansas State will try to rebound from this loss when it travels to face the Baylor Bears on February 8th.

The takeaway

Iowa State's dominant victory over Kansas State solidifies the Cyclones' status as one of the top teams in the Big 12 and a legitimate national title contender. Meanwhile, Kansas State's struggles in conference play have all but dashed its hopes of an unexpected postseason berth this season.