Iowa State 85-84 Texas Tech (January 11, 2025) Game Recap

Iowa State 85-84 Texas Tech (January 11, 2025) Game Recap

LUBBOCK, Texas – Joshua Jefferson made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in overtime after forcing a layup, and third-seeded Iowa State won its 11th straight game 85-84 against Texas Tech on Saturday.

Jefferson finished the game with 17 points and eight rebounds. He had the final six points for the Cyclones (14-1, 4-0 Big 12), with four free throws and a layup in the final minute of overtime.

Curtis Jones had 26 points for Iowa State, which trailed by 13 points before halftime. Keshon Gilbert scored 14 points.

Chance McMillian, JT Toppin and Christian Anderson each had 18 points for Texas Tech (11-4, 2-2). Darrion Williams had 15 points, but his little runner bounced off the back of the rim, ending the game.

Jefferson had a layup off a pass from Tamin Lipsey at the end of regulation, tying the game at 74.

Takeaways

Iowa State shot 52.5% from the field (31 of 59). The Cyclones overcame a 13-point deficit to win on the road for the second time this season, also on Dec. 12 at Iowa.

Texas Tech had a 31-18 lead with 6:06 left in the first half before the Cyclones scored 10 straight points. But the Red Raiders didn’t fall behind until midway through the second half when Lipsey hit a three-pointer.

Key moment

There were 5.7 seconds on the clock when Millian, a 91% free throw shooter, made one of his two attempts, but officials reviewed the replay and added a half-second before regulation ended for the Cyclones.

Important statistics

Iowa State overcame a season-high 15 turnovers, which led to 15 points for Texas Tech.

Next

Texas Tech plays at Kansas State on Tuesday night. Iowa State hosts 11th-ranked Kansas (12-3, 3-1) on Wednesday night.

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