Iowa State Upsets No. 2 Houston to End Their Undefeated Streak
In a thrilling Big 12 matchup, the unranked Iowa State Cyclones delivered a stunning upset by defeating the No. 2-ranked Houston Cougars, handing them their first loss of the season. Tamin Lipsey led the charge for the Cyclones with 14 points, while freshman Milan Momcilovic sealed the victory with a clutch jumper and crucial free throws in the final seconds of the game.
Iowa State came out firing on all cylinders, opening the game with a 14-0 run that left Houston stunned. The Cyclones' suffocating defense forced turnovers and disrupted Houston's offensive rhythm. Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey hit early three-pointers, and Hason Ward added an emphatic alley-oop dunk to set the tone for the Cyclones.
Despite the early deficit, Houston fought back in the second half. Jamal Shead a...