In a series of competitive matchups, No. 2 Houston (23-3, 10-3) and No. 6 Iowa State (20-6, 9-4) showcased their prowess in recent games. Houston secured a significant victory over Iowa State with a final score of 73-65, marking their 20th consecutive home win and the best NET win of the season. Jamal Shead was a standout performer for Houston, contributing 26 points and 6 assists, with a notable second-half performance. Meanwhile, Iowa State bounced back in their subsequent games, defeating West Virginia 71-64 (21-6, 10-4) and BYU 74-49 (16-10, 10-6). Tamin Lipsey and Emily Ryan led the charge in these victories, with Lipsey scoring 14 points against West Virginia and Ryan finishing with 22 points against BYU. These games underscore the teams' strengths and resilience as they progress through the season.
FINAL: Iowa State (16-10, 10-6) 74, BYU (15-14, 5-11) 49 -Emily Ryan finishes with 22 points and six assists. -Audi Crooks goes for 18 and 9. -Addy Brown with 5 points alongside 8 boards and 4 assists.
Three ball, Addy Brown. Iowa State has its biggest lead of the night, up 61-41.
END OF 3: Iowa State 56, BYU 41 Audi Crooks and Emily Ryan each with 16 points so far.
Three ball, Arianna Jackson! Iowa State leads 51-37. 3:20 left in the third quarter.
Emily Ryan gets Iowa State on the board first in the second half. Cyclones lead BYU 37-27
HALFTIME: Iowa State 35, BYU 27 Audi Crooks leads the way with 12 points for the Cyclones. Addy Brown with 2 points, 6 boards and 4 assists.
Arianna Jackson hits the 3-pointer and BYU calls timeout. Iowa State 27, BYU 14 2Q | 7:05
END OF 1: Iowa State 20, BYU 9 The Cyclone defense forced six BYU turnovers in the opening frame.
Three-ball, Emily Ryan! A BYU turnover on the other end takes us to the first media timeout. Iowa State 14, BYU 6 1Q | 4:06
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FINAL: No. 6 Iowa State (21-6, 10-4) 71, West Virginia (9-18, 4-11) 64 -Tamin Lipsey leads the way, scoring 14 points and adding 6 assists & 4 boards -Curtis Jones in double figures with 12 points. Next up: vs. Oklahoma Wednesday at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
Curtis Jones! Back-to-back buckets! Cyclones lead 71-59 with 1:24 to go
Jackson Paveletzke gets both to go at the line. 66-54, Cyclones with 2:41 to play.
Jackson Paveletzke's shot is blocked off the breakaway, but Tre King is there for the easy rebound. No. 6 Iowa State 64, West Virginia 51 2H | 3:27
Jackson Paveletzke finds Tre King. Cyclones lead it 60-51 with 4:15 to play.
West Virginia calls a timeout after an Iowa State turnover. No. 6 Iowa State 58, West Virginia 51 2H | 5:28
And-1, big Robert Jones. He doesn't connect on the free throw, but gives Iowa State the 56-51 lead with 7 minutes to go.
At the under 8: No. 6 Iowa State 54, West Virginia 51 2H | 7:41
Robert Jones goes to the line and makes both. Cyclones lead it 54-51.
At the under 12: No. 6 Iowa State 50, West Virginia 48 2H | 11:10
Curtis Jones gets down the lane and gives the Cyclones the lead back. 50-48.
Jackson Paveletzke sinks the jumper. Cyclones ahead 48-40.
Jesse Edwards gets the and-1 for WVU and Iowa State's lead is now 44-40.
Tamin Lipsey with the jumper to respond. 44-37, Iowa State
Halftime: (6) Iowa State 40, #WVU 30 The Mountaineers parried some danger but still encountered a double-digit deficit for the 16th time. Turnovers! The Cyclones are 19-1 with 15 straight wins when up at the half. The Most Important Moments do exist. 🔗 https://t.co/FVMw7HjbU8 https://t.co/xDlBJwzkrq
HALFTIME: No. 6 Iowa State 40, West Virginia 30 Hason Ward was looking for a putback dunk but didn't get there in time. Tamin Lipsey leads the way with nine points.
Iowa State 40, West Virginia 30. Half. Solid response from Iowa State after a sleepy start.
Jackson Paveletzke and Robert Jones force the turnover and Jones gets the lay-in streaking down the court. Timeout, WVU. No. 6 Iowa State 37, West Virginia 26 1H | 2:48
Tamin Lipsey for three! Cyclones lead it 35-26
Hason Ward with the bucket to give Iowa State the 10-point lead. 31-21, Cyclones
Three-ball, Jackson Paveletzke! Iowa State is out to a 29-21 lead.
Jackson Paveletzke, he gets the roll! Cyclones lead it 26-21.
Milan Momcilovic, for three! Timeout, West Virginia No. 6 Iowa State 24, West Virginia 19 1H | 8:30
Tre King gets the shot to go just ahead of the Under 12 timeout. No. 6 Iowa State 15, West Virginia 15 1H | 11:49
A West Virginia three puts Iowa State down 11-2 four minutes in.
West Virginia out to a 6-0 lead, but Tamin Lipsey takes the lid off of the basket for Iowa State. 6-2, Mountaineers
We're underway at Hilton Coliseum for No. 6 Iowa State - West Virginia.
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FINAL: Iowa State (15-10, 9-6) 76, Houston (13-13, 4-11) 64 Audi Crooks with 25 and 12. Addy Brown with 16 and 13. Hannah Belanger in double figures with 11. Emily Ryan with 9 points, 11 boards and 7 assists. Next up: Sat. vs. BYU (6pm ESPN+)
END OF 3: Iowa State 59, Houston 47
Houston hits back-to-back three's and Bill Fennelly calls a timeout. 56-44, Iowa State.
HALFTIME: Iowa State 44, Houston 23 Audi Crooks with 13 points to lead the team Jalynn Bristow with 8 points, 2 boards and 3 assists in her return to her home state. Emily Ryan on pace for a triple-double with 5 points, 8 boards, and 5 assists.
Iowa State's offense has flipped a switch! Jalynn Bristow with the 3-pointer to force Houston into calling a timeout. Iowa State 32, Houston 18 2Q | 4:35
Isnelle Natabou gets a bucket, and Emily Ryan adds an and-1 on the ensuing possession. Iowa State ahead 23-17 with 7:37 to play in the second quarter.
After a strong defensive start for the Cyclones, Houston has found some offensive momentum. Cyclones 0-5 from deep so far. Houston 11, Iowa State 6 1Q | 4:10
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FINAL: No. 2 Houston (23-3, 10-3) 73, No. 6 Iowa State (20-6, 9-4) 65 -Keshon Gilbert gives the Cyclones 17 points, 4 boards and 5 assists. -UH wins the turnover battle 16-9 -Cyclones shoot 10-15 from the FT line. Next up: Sat. vs. WVU (8-17, 3-9) at 1 p.m. on ESPN2.
POSTGAME with CW: Iowa State at Houston https://t.co/1PTbnMtO6u
FINAL: No. 2 Houston 73, No. 6 Iowa State 65 Houston's best NET win of the season to this point. Huge performance from Jamal Shead: 26 points and 6 assists. Had 20 points and five assists in the second half, scoring or assisting on 10 of Houston's 13 second-half FGs.
FINAL: Houston 73, Iowa State 65 Know it'd be easy to focus on Houston (you know Torres loves those Cougs😉) but to me the story is Iowa State Hostile road building. Had 3-4 times they could've been run off the floor - and fought every time Cyclones gonna be a PROBLEM in March
A quick lay-in for Keshon Gilbert. Houston calls timeout. No. 2 Houston 67, No. 6 Iowa State 59 2H | 1:41
Robert Jones cant convert on the floater and Houston gets the ball back. Cougars hit the three. Timeout, Iowa State. No. 2 Houston 66, No. 6 Iowa State 55 2H | 2:53
Mylik Wilson drains a clutch 3. No. 2 Houston leads No. 6 Iowa State 66-55 with 2:53 left.
Jamal Shead draws the Iowa State foul to take us to the under 4. No. 2 Houston 59, No. 6 Iowa State 52 2H | 4:00
Iowa State is punching but Houston continues to punch back. 59-52 Cougars with less than five to go.