Iowa State made it three in a row over 10th ranked Baylor. The Cyclones used a 22-6 second half run to erase an eight point deficit in a 78-72 victory in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Tournament.
That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones trailed 50-42 before taking control to improve to 19-12 on the season.
The Cyclones outrebounded Baylor 44-17 and had 21 offensive boards.
Gabe Kalscheur led ISU’s balanced effort with 24 points. The Cyclones had four players in double figures.
Jaren Holmes dropped in 17 points and had 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Tamin Lipsey had a big game with 13 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 assists. Tre King was also in double-figures with 10.
Iowa State improved to 19-12 on the season and advanced to the tournament semifinals on Friday night against either Kansas or West Virginia. That game will tipoff at 6:00 p.m.
Baylor was led by 28 points from Jalen Bridges. He knocked down 7 of 8 threes in the game. Baylor dropped to 22-10.