Jefferson scores 21, Momcilovic breaks ISU 3-point record as No. 4 Cyclones beat Utah

Iowa State's pressure defense forces 18 Utah turnovers in 75-59 victory

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Joshua Jefferson scored 21 points and Milan Momcilovic made four 3-pointers to break the Iowa State record for 3s in a season as the fourth-ranked Cyclones defeated Utah 75-59 on Tuesday night. Momcilovic now has 104 3-pointers on the season, surpassing the previous record of 102 set in 1997. Iowa State's stifling defense held Utah without a field goal for over 9 minutes in the second half to pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Iowa State in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Utah continues to struggle in conference play. Momcilovic's record-breaking performance highlights the Cyclones' potent offense, which has been a key factor in their success this season.

The details

Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 21 points, while Milan Momcilovic hit four 3-pointers to break the school's single-season record. Iowa State's defense forced 18 Utah turnovers, allowing the Cyclones to build an 11-point lead in the first half. The Cyclones pulled away in the second half, holding Utah without a field goal for over 9 minutes.

  • Iowa State improved to 24-4 overall and 11-4 in Big 12 play.
  • This was the only game in a stretch of five for Iowa State that wasn't against a ranked opponent.

The players

Joshua Jefferson

The Iowa State guard scored 21 points in the win.

Milan Momcilovic

The Iowa State junior forward made four 3-pointers to break the school's single-season record of 102, set in 1997.

Terrence Brown

The Utah guard scored a team-high 18 points in the loss.

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What’s next

Iowa State hosts No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday, while Utah visits Arizona State on Saturday.

The takeaway

Iowa State's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have been key factors in their success this season, as evidenced by this win over Utah. Momcilovic's record-breaking performance from beyond the arc highlights the Cyclones' potent offense, which will be crucial as they continue their push for a high NCAA Tournament seed.