No. 5 Iowa State shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 74-56 win over No. 9 Kansas on Saturday, ending the Jayhawks’ eight-game winning streak.
Milan Momcilovic led the Cyclones with 18 points as Iowa State steadied itself after an early lull and gradually took control of the game. Kansas entered the matchup riding one of the nation’s longer active runs, but the Jayhawks couldn’t keep it going against a top-five opponent.
Key takeaway
The result delivered a statement win for Iowa State in a matchup between two top-10 teams, while Kansas saw its recent surge halted in decisive fashion.