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Iowa State Downs Texas Tech 85-84 - Match Report

Texas Tech was scorched by Curtis Jones for 26 points as Iowa State defeated them 85-84 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Bettors who backed Iowa State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.

Iowa State got 17 points from Joshua Jefferson and another 14 points from Keshon Gilbert. Keshon Gilbert contributed 4 assists, while Nate Heise cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Texas Tech got 18 points from Christian Anderson in a losing cause and another 18 points from JT Toppin. Elijah Hawkins contributed 10 assists for them, while JT Toppin had 9 rebounds.

Iowa State trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Texas Tech as they grabbed 34 boards, while Iowa State only had 29

Iowa State heads into a battle against Kansas. Texas Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas State.