No. 7 Iowa State dominated the Kansas City Roos with an 82-56 victory on Monday night. Curtis Jones led the Cyclones with 20 points off the bench, while Milan Momcilovic added 16 points. Charlotte transfer Dishon Jackson contributed 13 points and six rebounds in his second game with Iowa State. Keshon Gilbert nearly had a double-double with nine points and 10 assists. Jamar Brown led the Roos with 20 points, but they struggled after making their first three shots.
Iowa State used double-digit runs in the second half to put away Kansas City, with Jackson’s dunk starting a 13-0 run. Momcilovic, who struggled with 3-pointers in the opener, went 3 for 3 from beyond the arc in the first half. The Cyclones have opened the season with wins of 39 and 26 points, showcasing their strength early on. They are set to host IU Indianapolis next Monday.
Meanwhile, the Roos dropped to 0-31 against Top 25 opponents and will face another ranked opponent, No. 14 Creighton, on Saturday. Despite the loss, Brown’s performance stood out for Kansas City as he led the team in scoring. The impressive victory for Iowa State solidifies their strong start to the season, with high hopes for continued success moving forward.
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