US EditionNo. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati
- On Jan. 17, 2026, Cincinnati Bearcats defeated No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones 79-70 in Cincinnati.
- Six first-half 3s and pressure defense, forcing 12 turnovers that produced 20 points, created separation for the Bearcats, answered with an 11-0 run.
- A late Momcilovic surge narrowed Cincinnati's lead as Milan Momcilovic scored nine points to cut Iowa State's deficit to 69-64 with 4:38 left and hit eight 3-pointers.
- The result halted Iowa State's momentum as the Cyclones lost two straight after winning their first 16 games, while Cincinnati fans rushed the court after their first AP top-10 win since 2012.
- After the win, Cincinnati Bearcats head to top-ranked Arizona on Wednesday, entering the game 0-6 in Quad 1 opportunities with coach Wes Miller booed during pregame introductions.
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Top 25 roundup: Cincinnati knocks off No. 2 Iowa State, loser of 2 straight
Day Day Thomas scored 19 points while Jalen Celestine had four 3-pointers and 12 points off the bench to help host Cincinnati shock No. 2 Iowa State 79-70 in a Big 12 game on Saturday afternoon.Baba Miller grabbed 12 rebounds while adding eight points, and Jizzle James scored 15 points as Cincinnati (10-8, 2-3 Big 12) secured its best win of the season and its second consecutive victory in conference play.Milan Momcilovic connected on 8 of 14 sh…
No. 2 Cyclones drop second straight loss at Cincinnati
The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (16-2, 3-2 Big 12) dropped their second straight game, falling 79-70 on the road to the Cincinnati Bearcats (10-8, 2-3 Big 12). “We prepare for these moments,” Cincinnati junior guard Sencire Harris said. “Big emphasis on taking care of the ball.” Senior guard Day Day Thomas led the Bearcats with 19 points. Junior guard Jizzle James followed him with 15 and Harris added 12 points. The Cyclones have now lost two stra…
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No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati
Day Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games.
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