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No. 6 Iowa State men top No. 5 Marquette 81-70

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December 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The sixth ranked Iowa State men used a 14-0 run in the second half to take command in an 81-70 win over fifth ranked Marquette in Hilton Coliseum. The Golden Eagles had used a 10-0 run to tie the game at 61. Cyclone coach T.J. Otzelberger.

It was another big game for Cyclone guard Keshon Gilbert. He finished with a game high 24 points and also dished out seven assists.

Iowa State shot 64 percent in the opening half to lead by nine at the break and finished with 42 points in the paint. Marquette coach Shaka Smart.

The Golden Eagles trailed by 15 points early in the second half before rallying to tie the game with under 10 minutes remaining.

Royce Parham led four Golden Eagles in double figures with 1y points as they fall to 8-1. Iowa State improves to 6-1.