No. 23 Iowa State Endures K-State’s Rally Attempt

Milan Momcilovic achieved a game-high 19 points and No. 23 Iowa State surged ahead late to conquer Kansas State 78-67 on Wednesday night in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State increased to 12-0 at home this season. The Cyclones (15-4, 4-2 Big 12) received 18 points from Curtis Jones in addition to 15 points and 10 rebounds from Keshon Gilbert.

The Wildcats (14-5, 4-2) equaled the score on five occasions in the latter part but never led in the competition. Kansas State was guided by Arthur Kaluma with 16 points. Cam Carter contributed 12.

Following Iowa State’s initial basket of the latter part to widen the advantage to 43-29, Kansas State initiated a 9-0 run to reduce the deficit to five points. Upon Carter’s slam dunk with 14:37 remaining, the score was equal for the first time at 47-all.

Each instance the Cyclones reclaimed the lead, the Wildcats responded. Carter acquired his fourth foul with 8:24 remaining, but the Cyclones couldn’t capitalize. David N’Guessan equalized it for the fifth time at 61-61 with 4:52 remaining on a layup.

N’Guessan had an opportunity to equalize again but missed two free throws with 3:21 remaining. Jones then executed a lengthy 3-pointer to provide Iowa State with a 66-61 lead with 2:47 remaining.

N’Guessan was charged with a foul when Momcilovic dropped to the ground, and Wildcats leader Jerome Tang was penalized with a technical foul for disputing the decision. Iowa State surged ahead from that point.

The Wildcats aimed to evade turnovers and a substantial early deficit. Iowa State entered the contest second in the nation in turnovers compelled per game (18.6). Kansas State was at the bottom in the Big 12 with 14.7 turnovers per game.

The Wildcats committed three turnovers prior to attempting their initial shot, resulting in an early 6-0 disadvantage. The Wildcats had nine turnovers in the initial half, totaling 17 in the competition.

Carter, Kansas State’s primary scorer, went to the sidelines with two fouls 36 seconds into the competition and didn’t return until 5:59 remained in the initial half.

The Wildcats trailed by as many as nine points before the second media timeout and proceeded to the dressing room trailing 41-29. Iowa State was led by Jones with nine first-half points.

Kaluma led Kansas State with seven points before the intermission.

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