MAUI, Hawaii – Iowa State freshman Talen Horton-Tucker has been named Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week following his 26-point effort last week against Texas Southern.

In the Cyclones’ lone game last week, Horton-Tucker came out firing.

The Chicago, Illinois native finished with 26 points, shooting 8-for-14 from the field. Horton-Tucker hit 5-of-9 three-pointers, all of which came in a first-half barrage, and was 5-for-6 from the free-throw line.

Horton-Tucker also had career-best performances in rebounding (5) and steals (4).

Horton-Tucker and the Cyclones open play this evening at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, facing Arizona on ESPNU at 4 p.m. HST/8 p.m. CST.