Iowa State University moved to 75-53 and carried a 7-16 mark into the Big 12 quarterfinal at 12:30 PM EDT on ESPN, while Texas Tech University brought a 16-7 record and left with 53-75.
First half
Iowa State University led 36-33 at halftime with 42 paint points in the game and 54 percent shooting overall.
The Cyclones produced 14 assists and leaned on 60 percent on 2 point attempts to keep the half-court offense moving.
Iowa State University turned 10 Texas Tech turnovers into 17 points off turnovers and built separation without needing a heavy free throw line night at 57 percent.
Texas Tech University stayed close at the break behind 9 made 3 pointers on 29 attempts and 11 assists as the lead changed 9 times early.
The Red Raiders also created 6 steals and held even on total turnovers at 10, but shot 34 percent from the field and 37 percent on 2 point tries.
Second half
Iowa State University won the second half 39-20, pushed the biggest lead to 24, and finished the Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders recap with 13 fast break points.
The Cyclones controlled the interior with 21 made shots in the paint on 66 percent and hit 7 3 pointers at 39 percent to balance the floor.
Iowa State University finished with 39 rebounds and 21 bench points while limiting Texas Tech University to 29 rebounds and 12 bench points.
Texas Tech University managed 18 paint points and 2 fast break points as Iowa State University posted 8 steals and held the Red Raiders to 44 percent true shooting.
The Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders review also reflected Iowa State University’s 80 percent finishing at the rim on 20 attempts compared with Texas Tech University’s 10 rim attempts.
Key performers and matchup numbers
Tamin Lipsey’s previous-game line of 20 points and 4 assists aligned with Iowa State University’s 14-assist output in this win.
Joshua Jefferson’s previous-game 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists fit a team night where Iowa State University won the rebound count 39-29 and scored 42 points in the paint.
Blake Buchanan’s previous-game 9 points and 2 steals matched a defensive performance that produced 8 steals and 17 points off turnovers in this Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders result analysis.
What’s next
Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders final thoughts now turn to the next scheduled game at 7:00 PM EDT on 03/13/2026, with the Cyclones listed as the away team against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and the broadcast on ESPN Networks.
Run it back with the Cyclones’ next one, and share this article with fellow Iowa State fans.
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