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Iowa State University vs Arizona State: Did 16 steals swing the second half?

Iowa State University moved to 6-0 in conference play and 21-5 overall with an 86-65 result over the the Sun Devils, while Arizona State fell to 4-2 in conference action and 17-9 overall at 2:00 PM EST on Fox Sports 1.


The Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils match summary centered on the Clones turning 23 Arizona State turnovers into 29 points while committing 9 turnovers.


Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Trevor Best (12) is defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) and forward Dominykas Pleta (21) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

First half


Iowa State University trailed 41-37 at halftime as the Sun Devils shot 46 percent from the field and 82 percent at the line.


The Clones logged 16 steals in the game and kept contact early by hitting 11 made 3-point shots overall at 38 percent.


Arizona State created 13 assists and got 25 bench points while building a biggest lead of 4 in the opening half.


Second half


Iowa State University outscored Arizona State 49-24 after halftime and stretched the margin to a biggest lead of 25.


The Clones produced 25 fast-break points and scored 34 points in the paint while finishing with 18 assists for a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.


Tamin Lipsey, coming off a previous game with 16 points, 6 assists, and 6 steals, fit the same defensive theme as Iowa State’s pressure fueled the run.


Arizona State finished with 29 rebounds and 4 blocks, but the Devils managed 8 points off turnovers as Iowa State’s defense limited the counterpunch.


Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) shoots the ball as Arizona State Sun Devils forward Andrija Grbovic (14) looks to defend during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Tactical finish and key numbers


Iowa State University’s edge showed in 9 offensive rebounds that helped generate 9 second-chance points.


The Sun Devils went 7-for-23 from 3-point range for 30 percent, while the Clones balanced 44 percent overall shooting with 77 percent at the line.


The Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils review also pointed to Iowa State’s 16 steals against Arizona State’s 5 steals as a separator.


The Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils full match report included Arizona State’s coach technical foul and Iowa State’s 0 coach technical fouls in a game with 7 ties and 9 lead changes.


Postgame


The Iowa State Cyclones coach post-game reaction followed an 89-51 efficiency edge that matched the 21-point plus-minus team mark for the Clones.


Fans can catch the next Iowa State University broadcast window after this 86-65 conference result, and readers can share this article with other Clones fans.


Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA;  Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) grabs a loose ball as Arizona State Sun Devils forward Santiago Trouet (1) and guard Anthony Johnson (2) look on during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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