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Tamin Lipsey had 14 points and six assists to lead No. 6 Iowa State to a 71-64 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Curtis Jones added 12 points for the Cyclones (21-6, 10-4 Big 12), who remained unbeaten in 16 home games this season. “Especially in the Big 12, we know every game is going to be a fight," Lipsey said.
Jamal Shead had 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and No. 2 Houston took sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with a 73-65 win over No. 6 Iowa State on Monday night. Emanuel Sharp added 20 points and four steals for the Cougars (23-3, 10-3), who won their 20th consecutive home game — the longest active streak in the country. “I’m impressed with our kids’ tenacity and toughness,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said.
Iowa State men's basketball lost at Houston on Monday night in a battle for the Big 12 Conference lead.
After falling in overtime 76-72 to No. 3 Houston at Moody Center earlier in the season, the Longhorns head to the Fertitta Center at noon Saturday for the return matchup. If Texas can pull off the road win, something they've made a habit of doing in Big 12 play this year, it would give them a big win to improve their resumé for the NCAA tournament.
Tre King scored 15 points and Keshon Gilbert had 13 points and seven assists, helping No. 14 Iowa State beat TCU 71-59 on Saturday. Curtis Jones also scored 13 points for Iowa State (18-5, 7-3 Big 12), which improved to 14-0 at home this season. “We don't really care who scores,” Jones said.