Ames, Iowa — No. 3 Iowa State cruised to an 83-51 victory over Omaha on Sunday, powered by Keshon Gilbert’s 16-point performance.
The Cyclones (9-1) overcame early struggles, including eight turnovers, before finding their rhythm with a decisive 20-2 run to close the first half.
Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic each tallied 13 points and two steals for Iowa State, while Tamin Lipsey added 11 points. Nate Heise came off the bench to score 10, contributing to the Cyclones’ balanced offensive attack.
Omaha (4-9) was led by Tony Osburn’s 13 points, with Isaac Ondekane chipping in 12. However, Marquel Sutton, who entered the game averaging a team-high 16.2 points, was held to just three.
Iowa State set a program record by scoring at least 80 points in 10 consecutive games and extended their home nonconference winning streak to 33 games.
Key Observations
Omaha: The Mavericks, competing in the Summit League, remain winless in six all-time matchups against ranked teams.
Iowa State: Depth was on full display, with five Cyclones scoring in double figures. Curtis Jones, the team’s leading scorer this season, managed just four points but contributed in other ways, posting season-highs of six assists and three steals.
Key moment of the game:
A 13-0 run late in the first half helped the Cyclones pull away after a shaky start.
Key stat of the game:
Iowa State scored a season-high 50 points on the blocks.
Up Next:
Omaha hosts Cal Poly on Saturday night. Iowa State plays Morgan State next Sunday.
