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Iowa State Crushes Kansas State 95-61 in Dominant Win

2/2/2026

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The No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 95-61 on February 1, 2026.
Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 19 points, followed by Milan Momcilovic with 18 and Tamin Lipsey with 16.
Iowa State built a 29-point halftime lead and held Kansas State to 21 points in the first half.
P.J. Haggerty scored 23 points for Kansas State, which has lost eight of its last nine games.

History

Historical Context

In 1982, the North Carolina Tar Heels, led by coach Dean Smith, won their second NCAA Championship by defeating Georgetown 63–62, with Michael Jordan scoring the game-winning shot. This victory marked a significant milestone in college basketball, highlighting the importance of recruitment and coaching in shaping competitive programs, as seen in Iowa State's recent success against Kansas State.

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Story summary

The No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 95-61 on February 1, 2026.
Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 19 points, followed by Milan Momcilovic with 18 and Tamin Lipsey with 16.
Iowa State built a 29-point halftime lead and held Kansas State to 21 points in the first half.
P.J. Haggerty scored 23 points for Kansas State, which has lost eight of its last nine games.

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