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  "description": "Paint dominance, late heroics from Cyclone stars pushes ISU past Cowboys",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-01-11T04:15:46.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Midway through the first half, dead silence struck Hilton Coliseum.\n\nAs Oklahoma State jumped out to an early 9-point advantage, fans sporting red and gold grew more weary by the minute. All that could go in the Cowboys’ favor seemingly did, much to the dismay of the home crowd.\n\nThat was until the Cyclone offense ignited.\n\nSaturday’s outing between OSU and No. 3 Iowa State could be best described as a tale of discrepancies. Early domination from the Cowboys swiftly evolved into an average afternoon at Hilton. ISU’s trio of Milan Momcilovic, Joshua Jefferson and Termain Lipsey combined for 48 points in OSU’s 83-71 loss to the Cyclones.\n\nAfter taking a 2-point advantage into halftime, ISU opened the second half on a 13-4 run and never let up. Not even a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double from center Parsa Fallah or 19 points from guard Anthony Roy was enough for OSU to overcome the sheer surplus of talent within ISU’s rotation.\n\nAs Lutz has often stated throughout the season, college basketball’s premier teams find ways to win. Although OSU showed it can compete with the Big 12’s best, Saturday was further evidence of the gap between Lutz’s team and those of ISU’s caliber.\n\nHere are three takeaways from the game.\n\n## SERIOUS FANS SUBSCRIBE\n\n__This is where Stillwater's most engaged sports fans get their news. In-depth OSU and high school coverage, delivered free to your inbox weekly—stories worth talking about.__\n\nSign Up\n\nEmail sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup.\n\nNo spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Go Neers! Go Pokes!\n\n### **Milan Momcilovic takeover tarnishes OSU’s hopes of a victory**\n\nWith two seconds remaining on the shot clock, Momcilovic collected the ball.\n\nAs a pair of Cowboys (13-3, 1-2 Big 12) huddled around him, Momcilovic took two dribbles toward the right corner of the arc. He had no choice, but to hoist up an off-balanced shot. So, he did.\n\nMomcilovic watched as the ball swished through the hoop, sending Hilton Coliseum into a frenzy and giving the Cyclones a lead late in the first half they wouldn’t relinquish.\n\n__Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) releases a jump shot over Oklahoma State center Parsa Fallah (22) during the Cyclones' 83-71 victory Saturday at Hilton Coliseum. Momcilovic led Iowa State with 18 points, including a pair of clutch shots late in the first half that gave the Cyclones a lead they would not relinquish. – Photo by ISU Athletics/Luke Lu__\n\nOn ISU’s ensuing possession, Momcilovic one-upped his previous make.\n\nEven with Fallah’s hand in his face, Momcilovic drained a turn-around, fade-away shot, seemingly with relative ease with 0:47 remaining in the half. The Cyclones (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) took a 42-40 lead into halftime and dominated from that point on.\n\nIt was a precise emulation of the afternoon. OSU defenders limited Momcilovic’s open shot attempts for most of the game, but that quickly became an afterthought as his point total piled up. As the game progressed, the ISU star forward became more dominant, finishing with 18 points while opening scoring opportunities for other players.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n\n\n****Stillwater Building Center****\nStillwater’s only locally owned hardware and lumber yard. From weekend DIY projects to contractor-grade materials, get expert advice from people who know your build.\n📍 ****4521 S. Perkins Rd.****\n\n Visit the Building Center \n\nMost notably, Cyclones’ guard Joshua Jefferson found his groove late, finishing with 19, while freshman Killyan Toure joined in with 12.\n\nDuring his weekly media availability, OSU coach Steve Lutz emphasized the vitality behind containing Momcilovic. And while the Cowboys did so early on, it didn’t last and Momcilovic’s dynamic proved to be too much to overcome in the end.\n\n### **Cowboys fail to contain Termain Lipsey down the stretch**\n\nWidely regarded as ISU’s closer, Lipsey adhered to his pedigree.\n\nThe Cowboys threatened with a couple small runs late in the game, but Lipsey put a damper on all of those with clutch shots. And the dagger of the came during his final act.\n\n__Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) handles the ball against Oklahoma State players during the Cyclones' 83-71 victory Saturday at Hilton Coliseum. Lipsey finished with 11 points and four assists, including a clutch transition 3-pointer that extended Iowa State's lead to nine with under five minutes remaining. – Photo by ISU Athletics/Luke Lu__\n\nWith 4:40 remaining in the game, OSU had trimmed ISU’s advantage to 6. But a Lipsey transition 3 seemingly deflated the Cowboys of any momentum.\n\nAnd scoring wasn’t the only element of Lipsey’s late-game dominance. A few late assists ultimately put the game out of reach for the Cowboys as Lipsey finished with 11 points and four assists, fulfilling his reputation as one of ISU’s more renowned clutch prospects.\n\n### **Cyclones dominate OSU in the paint**\n\nOne stat Lutz highlighted heading into Saturday was points in the paint.\n\nThe Cowboys started off strong in that area, that efficiency was unmatched in the second half. OSU was outscored 38-24 in the paint, and it didn’t come from the aid of ISU’s centers.\n\nBlow-by opportunities and open shot attempts from Momcilovic, Jefferson and Lipsey made up most of ISU’s scoring in the paint. While OSU competed alongside a conference juggernaut for most of the way, two areas Lutz had placed immense emphasis on patching hindered OSU’s chances of finalizing an upset win. And in the end, old woes resurfaced for the Cowboys and proved to be costly.\n\n* * *\n\n**_A message from Visit Stillwater_**\n\n**Ring in 2026** with excitement in  _America’s Friendliest College Town!_ From live music at the Tumbleweed and thrilling OSU Athletics, to livestock shows, new museum exhibits, and more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!\n\n* * *\n\nHelp Power the Next Story. Toss a Little Love in the Tip Jar 💛",
  "title": "Iowa State's Second-Half Surge Sinks Cowboys 83-71",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-13T04:35:32.761Z"
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