Freshman Lipsey clutch as Iowa States tops Villanova in OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Tamin Lipsey made 4 free throws, his solely factors of the sport, within the final 20 seconds of extra time, when he additionally had a key steal, and Iowa State defeated Villanova 81-79 within the Phil Knight Invitational on Thursday.

The Cyclones (4-0), who face top-ranked North Carolina within the semifinals on Friday, opened the second half with a 17-1 run to take a 51-35 lead however the Wildcats (2-3), who face Portland, scored the final seven factors of regulation.

Caleb Grill hit a 3-pointer to open the extra time and Villanova, which hadn’t been even since a 30-30 tie and on the finish of regulation when Iowa State’s Jaren Holmes missed a contested jumper on the buzzer, by no means caught up.

Gabe Kalscheur, who led Iowa State with 25 point s, had 5 factors in extra time and Osun Osunniyi, who had 17, powered in for a layup with 42.3 seconds to go for a 77-74 lead. That’s when Lipsey made an excellent learn to intercept a cross-court move. He was cool on the line after being fouled. Then the Cycles bought the ball into him with 9.5 seconds to go to ice it after Caleb Daniels scored inside to tug Villanova inside 79-76.

Daniels, who led the Wildcats with 25 factors, seven rebounds and 7 assists, hit a 3-pointer with two seconds to play. Eric Dixon had 21 factors and 10 rebounds for Villanova.

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