Cyclones Rebound in Utah to Beat Utes

Iowa State men's basketball team bounces back from loss to BYU with victory over Utah

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The #4 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team rebounded from a loss to BYU on Saturday by defeating the Utah Utes 75-59 in a Big 12 matchup on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City. The Cyclones led for most of the game, going on several runs to pull away from the Utes.

Why it matters

This win helps Iowa State stay in the hunt for the Big 12 title, as they move into a four-way tie for second place in the conference standings behind Arizona. The Cyclones are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament after a strong regular season.

The details

Iowa State jumped out to a 22-12 lead early in the first half after a 12-0 run sparked by a three-pointer from Nate Heise. Utah was able to cut the deficit to 29-27, but the Cyclones answered with an 8-0 run to take a 41-31 lead at halftime. In the second half, Utah got as close as 45-40 before Iowa State went on another 8-0 run to pull away. Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 21 points, while Milan Momcilovic added 14 points and Jamarion Batemon had 13.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Iowa State previously lost to BYU on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Joshua Jefferson

The leading scorer for Iowa State, finishing with 21 points on 7-15 shooting and 7-10 from the free throw line.

Milan Momcilovic

Scored 14 points for Iowa State, including 4-8 from three-point range.

Jamarion Batemon

Contributed 13 points for the Cyclones.

Terrance Brown

Led Utah with 18 points in the losing effort.

Don McHenry

Scored 14 points for the Utes.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Next up for the Cyclones is a home game with the Red Raiders of Texas Tech this Saturday, game time at 3:00 pm, Cyclones Pre Game at 2:00 pm on KSOM.

The takeaway

This win keeps Iowa State in the hunt for the Big 12 title, as they move into a four-way tie for second place in the conference standings. The Cyclones are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament after a strong regular season performance.