Keshon Gilbert’s standout performance propelled No. 3 Iowa State to a commanding 74-55 victory over No. 25 Baylor in a high-stakes Big 12 Conference clash in Ames, Iowa. Gilbert recorded a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Milan Momcilovic chipped in with 15 points as Iowa State extended its winning streak to nine games, maintaining a perfect 8-0 record at home. Curtis Jones also contributed significantly with 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
On the Baylor side, Jeremy Roach led the scoring with 16 points, followed by Josh Ojianwuna with 13 points and Robert Wright III with 10 points despite struggling with their shooting efficiency. Baylor’s four-game winning streak came to an end as they succumbed to Iowa State’s dominant performance.
Iowa State asserted their dominance early in the game, never trailing throughout. They shot an impressive 49 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from beyond the arc, outclassing Baylor, who managed only 29.7 percent shooting overall and 24.1 percent from three-point range. Iowa State also outrebounded Baylor 42-35, controlling the game on both ends of the court.
Baylor made a brief comeback attempt, narrowing the gap to 50-38 with just over 10 minutes remaining. However, Iowa State swiftly responded with an 11-0 run to put the game out of reach. Brandton Chatfield and Milan Momcilovic made key shots during this crucial stretch, helping Iowa State secure a commanding lead.
As the game progressed, Iowa State continued to build on their lead, ultimately finishing the game with a convincing 74-55 victory. The Cyclones showcased their strength on both sides of the court, displaying exceptional teamwork and skill to outplay Baylor throughout the game.
With this victory, Iowa State further solidified their position as a top contender in the Big 12 Conference, while Baylor will look to regroup and bounce back from this defeat in their upcoming games. This intense showdown between two formidable teams provided an exciting display of college basketball at its finest, with Iowa State emerging victorious in front of their home crowd in Ames, Iowa.
