No. 3 Iowa State rolls past Utah 82-59 to extend its win streak to 10 games

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Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) runs down a loose ball ahead of Utah guard Mike Sharavjamts, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Utah head coach Craig Smith watches from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Utah forward Ezra Ausar, left, tries to steal the ball from Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) fights for a rebound with Utah forward Caleb Lohner (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Utah center Lawson Lovering (34) grabs a rebound over Iowa State forward Brandton Chatfield (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger, right, questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson drives around Utah forward Ezra Ausar (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic drives past Utah guard Mason Madsen (45) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey shoos over Utah guard Mason Madsen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Utah guard Mike Sharavjamts (25) tries to block a shot by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey passes around Utah guard Mike Sharavjamts (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

By PAVLE MARKOVIC

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Curtis Jones had 23 points off the bench to lead No. 3 Iowa State to an 82-59 victory over Utah on Tuesday night, extending the Cyclones’ win streak to 10 games.

Jones, who tied his season high in points on 10-of-17 shooting, also had five rebounds, six assists and two steals for the Cyclones (13-1, 3-0 Big 12).

Tamin Lipsey had 20 points after going 11 of 14 at the free-throw line, and he had a season-high seven rebounds to go with two steals.

Joshua Jefferson added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Keshon Gilbert finished with 15 points.

Gabe Madsen scored 20 points and Miro Little added 13 points off the bench for the Utes (8-6, 0-3).

Takeaways

Utah: The Utes were outscored 22-8 at the free-throw line after they committed 20 fouls, their second-most this season.

Iowa State: The Cyclones won their 27th straight home game, including 11th in a row in conference play.

Key moment

After giving up an 11-0 run, the Cyclones responded with a 21-3 run to end the first half. Utah managed just one field goal and committed seven turnovers in the last 9 minutes of the half.

Key stat

Iowa State starting center Dishon Jackson struggled to stay on the court as he committed four fouls in 10 minutes. He didn’t score but blocked three shots.

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Up next

Iowa State visits Texas Tech on Saturday. Utah hosts Oklahoma State on the same day.

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