Iowa State's Curtis Jones Scores 22 in Big 12 Tournament Win Over BYU

Iowa State's Curtis Jones delivered an impressive performance in the Big 12 Tournament against BYU, scoring 22 points with strong shooting, while the Cyclones maintained a lead despite missing key players due to injury. Meanwhile, Iowa's 15th-seeded team upset 10th-seeded Ohio State 77-70 in the Big Ten Tournament opener, thanks in part to Brock Harding's clutch three-pointer in the final seconds. Payton Sandfort led Iowa with 17 points, and the team capitalized on a 7-0 run late in the game to secure their victory. Ohio State, despite a strong effort from Bruce Thornton who scored 24 points, ended their season on a low note, losing five of their last seven games. Iowa advances to face Wisconsin in the next round of the tournament, while Ohio State's hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid have diminished.