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Did Iowa State Cyclones' Assists Dominate Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum?

The Iowa State Cyclones, ranked 8th, faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats in a regular season matchup at Bramlage Coliseum. The Cyclones emerged victorious with a 95-61 win, improving their record to 8-2. The Wildcats now stand at 5-5 after this defeat.


Feb 1, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Nate Johnson (34) looks for room to move agains tIowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Clones take control early on, scoring an impressive 50 points compared to K-State's 21. Tamin Lipsey was instrumental in orchestrating the offense with his remarkable playmaking skills. He dished out numerous assists that set up his teammates for easy baskets and contributed significantly to the team's offensive flow.


Second Half


In the second half, ISU continued their dominance by adding another 45 points while limiting the Wildcats to just 40. Joshua Jefferson made a significant impact on both ends of the court with his rebounding and scoring ability. His presence in the paint helped secure second-chance opportunities for Iowa State.


Post Game Analysis


A key factor in this game was ISU's efficient ball movement which resulted in an impressive total of 28 assists compared to K-State's mere 13. This facilitated high-percentage shots and allowed them to maintain a shooting accuracy of over fifty percent from beyond the arc.


The defensive effort from ISU was also noteworthy as they managed eight steals throughout the game, disrupting K-State’s offensive rhythm consistently. Despite some resistance from Kansas State who managed six unanswered points during one stretch, it wasn't enough against Iowa’s relentless attack.


For those interested in more details about this encounter including player performances and stats breakdowns check out our comprehensive Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats scoreline review or post game analysis articles available online now!


Looking ahead: The next challenge for ISU will be against Baylor Bears on February 7th at James H Hilton Coliseum located right here within Ames city limits! Fans can catch all action live via ESPN Networks starting promptly around noon local time so mark your calendars accordingly!


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