Iowa State Cyclones Make History In Blowout Win Over Alcorn State Braves
In a performance that had statisticians scrambling for the record books, the No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones didn’t just beat Alcorn State; they completely dismantled them in a 132-68 victory that felt less like a basketball game and more like a video game on rookie mode.
It wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. And frankly, it was exactly the kind of confidence boost you want before heading into a heavyweight bout with No. 1 Purdue this weekend.
Cyclones Rewrite the Record Books
Let’s talk numbers, because these are genuinely absurd. Iowa State became the first team in Division I history to pull off a statistical quadruple-double of sorts in a single game. They scored 130+ points, drained 20+ three-pointers, and shot 70% from both the field and beyond the arc.
The 132 points set a new program record, shattering the previous mark of 130 set back in the 2016-17 season. They also set a school record with 22 three-pointers. It was an offensive clinic that left Alcorn State (1-9) helpless and Hilton Coliseum absolutely rocking.
Milan Momcilovic Can’t Miss
If the rim were an ocean, sophomore Forward Milan Momcilovic was the captain of the ship. He was unconscious. He started the game by hitting his first eight three-point attempts. Eight!
He finished with a game-high 27 points, just two shy of his career best. It was the kind of shooting display that makes you just shake your head and laugh. When a player gets hot like that, the playbook goes out the window. But he wasn’t alone. Jamarion Batemon chipped in 26 points, and Joshua Jefferson added 24. The depth was on full display, proving that Iowa State has weapons everywhere you look.
Winning Without Lipsey
Perhaps the most impressive part of this beatdown? They did it without their floor general. Star Point Guard Tamin Lipsey sat out his third straight game with a groin injury. Seeing the Cyclones operate this efficiently without their primary ball-handler speaks volumes about the system Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger has built.
Otzelberger, ever the coach, wasn’t getting caught up in the record-breaking hype. “We’re not in this to break records,” he said post-game. “We want to play to a standard.”
Looking Ahead To Purdue
Now comes the real test. The Iowa State Cyclones head to West Lafayette on Saturday to take on the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers.
It’s going to be a different beast entirely. But after hanging 132 points on the board and shooting the lights out, Iowa State is boarding that plane with a swagger that only comes from a historic night. They’ve got the momentum; now let’s see if they can carry it into the biggest game of the season.
