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Iowa State Cyclones Dominate Houston Christian Huskies with Relentless Offense

The Iowa State Cyclones improved their record to 3-0 with a commanding 89-61 victory over the Houston Christian Huskies, who now stand at 0-3. The game took place at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, where the Clones showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.


Dec 29, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) defends Houston Christian Huskies guard Demari Williams (0) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Cyclones establish a strong lead, scoring 41 points compared to the Huskies' 28. Tamin Lipsey was instrumental in orchestrating plays for ISU, contributing significantly to their early advantage. The Clones' defense was also on point, limiting Houston Christian's field goal percentage to just 44 percent while forcing multiple turnovers.


Second Half


In the second half, Iowa State continued their offensive onslaught by adding another 48 points. Joshua Jefferson stood out with his impressive performance on both ends of the court, tallying up crucial rebounds and assists that kept momentum firmly in favor of ISU. Meanwhile, Blake Buchanan's presence in the paint helped secure vital second-chance points for his team.


Dec 29, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Christian Huskies guard Demari Williams (0) shoots and scores over Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Houston Christian Performance


Despite a valiant effort from Houston Christian's bench players who contributed significantly with 35 points, they struggled against Iowa State’s robust defense and efficient ball movement. The Huskies managed an effective field goal percentage of only 49 percent and were unable to close down ISU’s fast breaks effectively.


Conclusion


The Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Christian Huskies match summary highlights how ISU capitalized on turnovers and maintained high shooting efficiency throughout both halves of play. With this victory under their belt, fans can look forward to more exciting games as they prepare for their next matchup against West Virginia Mountaineers at James H. Hilton Coliseum on January 2nd at 9:00 PM EST; catch all action live on ESPN2.


Dec 29, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Christian Huskies forward Mambourou Mara (21) dunks against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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