Wed Feb 26 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Iowa State Cyclones Fall Behind Oklahoma State Cowboys in Big 12 Showdown
**Stillwater, OK** – The Iowa State Cyclones (21-6, 11-5 Big 12) are facing an uphill battle against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-14, 5-11 Big 12) in their Big 12 Conference matchup Tuesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game, streamed live on ESPN+, saw the Cyclones trailing at halftime due to a combination of poor shooting (37.5% from the field), turnovers (11 in the first half), and allowing numerous offensive rebounds to the Cowboys.
Iowa State’s struggles were further compounded by the absence of guard Keshon Gilbert due to injury. While Jaren Holmes attempted to shoulder the offensive burden, his three-point attempts fell short. The Cyclones also battled foul trouble, with TJ Jefferson picking up two early fouls. Despite a late first-half surge fueled by a flagrant foul call against Oklahoma State, the Cyclones went into the break significantly behind.
The Cowboys, meanwhile, capitalized on Iowa State’s miscues, building momentum with a 12-2 run before halftime. Their offensive success was partly due to their effectiveness on the boards.
The second half will be crucial for Iowa State, who need to improve their shooting, reduce turnovers, and tighten up their defensive rebounding to have any chance of mounting a comeback. The game’s outcome remains uncertain, but the Cyclones face a significant challenge to overcome their first-half deficit.
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