Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball

Iowa State Is Back To CHAMPIONSHIP Level After Win Over UCF, Heise and Chatfield Play Big Role

Episode Summary

The Iowa State Cyclones triumphed over the UCF Knights with a final score of 77-65 in a men's basketball game held on February 11th, 2025. This victory marked the Cyclones' fifth road win of the season and solidified their position in the Big 12 conference.   The game witnessed a remarkable comeback from the Cyclones after the Knights briefly took the lead in the first half. However, Iowa State regained control and maintained it throughout the game. The team's balanced offensive attack was instrumental in their victory, with all eight players scoring. Keshon Gilbert led the charge with 15 points, followed by Joshua Jefferson with 13 points, Tamin Lipsey with 11 points, and Curtis Jones with 10 points.   A significant highlight of the game was the return of Milan Momcilovic, who had been sidelined due to injury. Although he didn't score as many points as usual, his presence on the court provided a boost to the team's morale and overall performance. The bench players also played a crucial role in the win, outscoring UCF's bench by nine points. Their contributions in terms of rebounding, defense, and scoring were invaluable to the team's success. Overall, the Cyclones' victory over the Knights was a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and balanced offensive attack. The return of Momcilovic and the strong performance of the bench players further contributed to their success. With this win, the Cyclones continue their strong run in the Big 12 conference and look forward to the challenges ahead.

Episode Notes

The Iowa State Cyclones triumphed over the UCF Knights with a final score of 77-65 in a men's basketball game held on February 11th, 2025. This victory marked the Cyclones' fifth road win of the season and solidified their position in the Big 12 conference.  

The game witnessed a remarkable comeback from the Cyclones after the Knights briefly took the lead in the first half. However, Iowa State regained control and maintained it throughout the game. The team's balanced offensive attack was instrumental in their victory, with all eight players scoring. Keshon Gilbert led the charge with 15 points, followed by Joshua Jefferson with 13 points, Tamin Lipsey with 11 points, and Curtis Jones with 10 points.  

A significant highlight of the game was the return of Milan Momcilovic, who had been sidelined due to injury. Although he didn't score as many points as usual, his presence on the court provided a boost to the team's morale and overall performance. The bench players also played a crucial role in the win, outscoring UCF's bench by nine points. Their contributions in terms of rebounding, defense, and scoring were invaluable to the team's success.

Overall, the Cyclones' victory over the Knights was a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and balanced offensive attack. The return of Momcilovic and the strong performance of the bench players further contributed to their success. With this win, the Cyclones continue their strong run in the Big 12 conference and look forward to the challenges ahead.

 

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