Iowa State Defeats Colorado 97-67 in Big 12 Win

The No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 97-67 on Thursday night in Ames, Iowa, pulling away early with a dominant 30-1 run to secure their third straight victory and extend a 14-game home winning streak at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State wasted little time asserting control after Colorado's Sebastian Rancik opened the scoring with a 3-pointer. Over the next 6 minutes and 12 seconds, the Cyclones outscored the Buffaloes 30-1, building a 26-point lead just eight minutes into the game. Freshman Jamarion Batemon sparked the surge, hitting a 3-pointer and converting a four-point play on consecutive possessions. Tamin Lipsey added a 3-pointer, and Nate Heise capped the spurt with a dunk. The Cyclones maintained their momentum, leading 52-29 at halftime and ballooning the advantage to 30 points midway through the second half.

Six Iowa State players reached double figures in scoring, showcasing the team's depth. Batemon led with 17 points off the bench after a scoreless outing in the previous game. Milan Momcilovic added 16 points, Lipsey finished with 14 points and five assists, and Joshua Jefferson contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Freshmen...