HONOLULU (AP) — DeAndre Kane scored 23 points and No. 14 Iowa State overcame its worst half of the season to beat Boise State 70-66 on Wednesday in the Diamond Head Classic championship game. Kane hit a 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes left to help seal the win for the Cyclones (11-0). Boise State’s Derrick Marks had a chance to tie with less than 30 seconds left, but missed a 15-foot jumper. Melvin Ejim had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The win gives Iowa State its best start to a season in school history. Derrick Marks had 23 points for Boise State (10-3). Iowa State came back after making less than a third of its shots in the first half. Ward earned tournament MVP honors for his three-game performance.