No. 14 Iowa State coasts to 84-50 win over Texas Tech

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored a season-high 25 factors as No. 14 Iowa State rolled previous Texas Tech 84-50 on Tuesday evening.

Kalscheur made 5 of six photographs from 3-point vary and was 10 of 14 general because the Cyclones (13-2, 4-0 Massive 12) coasted to their sixth straight win.

“Once you work how he works it comes round,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger stated. “He’s earned that confidence.”

Jaren Holmes added 15 factors for the Cyclones. Caleb Grill completed with 14 after hitting 4 of his first six 3-pointers.

Iowa State completed 12 of twenty-two from behind the arc.

“We’re at a extremely excessive peak proper now,” Kalscheur stated. “Everyone seems to be simply gelling collectively.”

De’Vion Harmon led Tech (10-6, 0-4) with 14 factors. The Purple Raiders shot 36.5%.

“That is actually excellent news for us, as a result of we’ve been form of wallowing round in mediocrity for some time,” Tech coach Mark Adams stated. “It is a wakeup name.”

Grill made two 3-pointers as Iowa State constructed a 14-8 lead. Kalscheur added one other to increase the margin to 17-10. A 3-pointer from Holmes made the rating 34-20.

The Cyclones hit seven of 13 photographs from behind the arc within the first half, together with Kalscheur’s 3-pointer from the nook as time expired.

“Our guys had been actually dialed in,” Otzelberger stated. “Their focus and their preparation was good. It felt like no matter who we put in there, they had been prepared for the job.”

Tech struggled early, committing 4 turnovers within the first 2 1/2 minutes and making simply one in all its first 10 makes an attempt from 3-point vary.

The Purple Raiders shot simply 34.8% general within the first half.

BIG PICTURE

Iowa State, which started the season unranked, is 4-0 in Massive 12 play for the primary time because the 1999-2000 season. The Cyclones additionally improved to 9-0 at residence. Texas Tech fell to 0-4 towards ranked groups this season.

UP NEXT

Iowa State performs at No. 2 Kansas on Saturday.

Texas Tech performs at No. 10 Texas on Saturday.

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