Tue Jan 28 03:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Iowa State Cyclones Rally Past Arizona State, Secure 76-61 Victory
**AMES, IA –** The No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Arizona State 76-61 Saturday night. Curtis Jones led the Cyclones with 33 points, while Keshon Gilbert’s crucial seven-point scoring streak during a decisive 19-3 run in the second half proved pivotal in securing the victory.
Iowa State struggled offensively early, taking nearly four minutes to score their first points and trailing 40-33 at the break. The Cyclones battled back and forth with the Sun Devils in the second half before their defense tightened, ultimately fueling their game-winning surge. Joshua Jefferson contributed a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The win follows a Tuesday blowout victory over UCF, and sees the Cyclones improve to 17-2 overall and 7-1 in Big 12 conference play. Arizona State falls to 11-8 and 2-6. Iowa State’s next game is against Arizona on January 27th at 9:30 p.m.
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