Iowa State Advances to NCAA Second Round With Commanding Win Over Lipscomb

The Cyclones dominated the first half and outscored Lipscomb 50-20 in the paint, securing an 82-55 victory despite the absence of starting guard Keshon Gilbert.

• Iowa State, the No. 3 seed, defeated No. 14 seed Lipscomb 82-55 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
• Milan Momcilovic led Iowa State with 20 points, while Curtis Jones added 17 points to the Cyclones' strong offensive performance.
• Iowa State built a 44-20 halftime lead, leveraging a 50-20 scoring advantage in the paint and a 35-23 edge in rebounds.
• Despite a six-game win streak and 18 points from Atlantic Sun Player of the Year Jacob Ognacevic, Lipscomb struggled with turnovers and shooting consistency.
• The Cyclones will face the winner of Ole Miss vs. North Carolina in the second round on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

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