No. 8 Iowa State trounces injured-riddled K-State

Joshua Jefferson leads five Cyclones in double figures in 95-61 rout

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The 8th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones cruised to a 95-61 victory over the injury-plagued Kansas State Wildcats on Sunday in Manhattan, Kansas. Joshua Jefferson led five Iowa State players in double-figure scoring with 19 points, while the Cyclones shot 55% from the field and 51.9% from 3-point range. The Wildcats, missing several key players due to injuries, offered little resistance as Iowa State led for all but 21 seconds and built a 29-point halftime advantage.

Why it matters

This win continues Iowa State's best start in program history, as they improve to 20-2 overall and 7-2 in Big 12 play. The Cyclones have now won four straight games and secured their third 30-plus point victory in their last four contests. Meanwhile, the struggling Wildcats fall to 10-12 on the season and 1-8 in conference play, as their injury-depleted roster continues to hamper their competitiveness.

The details

Iowa State was led by Joshua Jefferson's 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting from 3-point range. Tamin Lipsey added 16 points and 9 assists, Killyan Toure scored 13, and Nate Heise chipped in 11 points. The Cyclones shot an impressive 55% from the field and 51.9% from beyond the arc, dishing out 28 assists on 33 made field goals. Kansas State's leading scorer, P.J. Haggerty, had 23 points and 9 rebounds, but the Wildcats were severely undermanned with several key players out due to injuries.

  • The Cyclones led for all but 21 seconds in the game.

The players

Joshua Jefferson

Led Iowa State with 19 points and 8 rebounds.

Milan Momcilovic

Scored 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting from 3-point range for Iowa State.

Tamin Lipsey

Contributed 16 points and 9 assists for the Cyclones.

P.J. Haggerty

Led Kansas State with 23 points and 9 rebounds.

David Castillo

Scored 11 points for the Wildcats.

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