No. 16 Iowa State Men Dominate Fairleigh Dickinson 88-50 Season Opener

Iowa State Cyclones started their 2025-2026 basketball season strong with an 88-50 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, highlighted by Milan Momcilovic's career-high 29 points including seven 3-pointers. The Cyclones dominated the game, leading 45-19 at halftime and maintaining a large margin throughout, marking their 35th consecutive nonconference win at Hilton Coliseum and eighth straight season opener victory. Point guard Tamin Lipsey, returning from injury, contributed 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals, while Joshua Jefferson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman Killyan Toure also showed promise with nine points in limited minutes, showcasing speed and defensive aggression. The Cyclones' efficient shooting, especially from beyond the arc (44%), and their strong defense converting turnovers into points were key to the decisive victory. Meanwhile, the Iowa Hawkeyes are preparing for their season opener with uncertainties about rotations, expecting some growing pains as many players are new to Division I basketball.