In a thrilling matchup, No. 3 Iowa State narrowly defeated Iowa for their first road victory against the Hawkeyes in a decade. Despite leading for almost 37 minutes, Iowa fell short in their upset bid against their in-state rivals, making it their first home loss to Iowa State in a decade. A change in the starting lineup brought enhanced energy and presence to Iowa, with Drew Thelwell stepping in and providing a solid performance. Ladji Dembele also shined off the bench with a career-high tying performance in scoring. The game saw Iowa struggle on the boards, being out-rebounded by the Cyclones. Coach Fran McCaffery praised the effort of his players, despite falling short in the second half. Despite the loss, Iowa showed resilience and kept the game competitive throughout. Next, Iowa will face off against New Orleans in Iowa City on Sunday. Stay tuned for more exclusive coverage from Hawkeye Beacon.
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Iowa State Holds Off Iowa 89-80 in Close Battle
