Ames, IA — Curtis Jones delivered a standout performance with 24 points, while Milan Momcilovic made a strong return from injury, contributing 14 points, as No. 8 Iowa State snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominant 82-52 victory over TCU on Saturday.
Dishon Jackson also added 14 points, and Joshua Jefferson recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Cyclones.
Momcilovic had been sidelined since Jan. 11, when Iowa State secured an overtime win against Texas Tech. He suffered an injury to his non-shooting hand in practice ahead of a matchup with Kansas on Jan. 15.
For TCU, Trazarie White and Vasean Allette led the way with nine points each, but the Horned Frogs struggled to find offensive rhythm.
Game Takeaways:
TCU: The Horned Frogs had trouble scoring efficiently, shooting just 37.3% from the field and a dismal 14.3% from beyond the arc.
Iowa State: The Cyclones dominated in the paint, scoring 44 of their 82 points inside.
Pivotal Moment:
Jones, who had been in a shooting slump from beyond the arc, caught fire late in the first half, sinking three consecutive three-pointers to propel Iowa State’s offensive surge.
Notable Stat:
Iowa State’s Nate Heise, who transitioned to a bench role this season after previously being a starter, surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career, finishing with four points on the night.
Up Next:
Iowa State travels to UCF Tuesday night. TCU plays Oklahoma State home on Wednesday.
