No. 4 Cyclones Beat Utah 75-59 Behind Jefferson's 21 Points

Milan Momcilovic breaks Iowa State record for 3-pointers in a season

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The fourth-ranked Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Utah Utes 75-59 on Tuesday night. Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 21 points, while Milan Momcilovic made four 3-pointers to break the Iowa State record for 3-pointers in a season, surpassing Dedric Willoughby's mark of 102 set in 1997.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Cyclones, currently ranked 4th in the nation, on track for a strong season and potential high seed in the NCAA Tournament. Momcilovic's record-breaking performance also highlights the team's offensive firepower and ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc.

The details

Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 21 points, while Milan Momcilovic made four 3-pointers to break the Iowa State record for 3-pointers in a season. Momcilovic entered the game with 100 3-pointers and surpassed Dedric Willoughby's record of 102, set in 1997.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Joshua Jefferson

A player for the Iowa State Cyclones who scored 21 points in the game.

Milan Momcilovic

A player for the Iowa State Cyclones who made four 3-pointers to break the Iowa State record for 3-pointers in a season.

Dedric Willoughby

A former Iowa State player who held the previous record for 3-pointers in a season with 102, set in 1997.

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The takeaway

The Cyclones' win over Utah, led by strong performances from Jefferson and record-breaking shooting from Momcilovic, keeps the team on track for a successful season and potential high seed in the NCAA Tournament.