Iowa State Men's Basketball Tops Baylor 74-55

The Iowa Heartlanders defeated the Wichita Thunder 2-1 in a dramatic shootout at INTRUST Bank Arena, with Brandon Yeamans scoring the decisive goal after a lengthy ten-round shootout. Despite having nine power-play opportunities, Wichita struggled to capitalize, while Iowa's Drew McLean kept the game alive with a key goal and Kyle McClellan made crucial saves. Meanwhile, Iowa State's men's basketball team honored its successful 1999-2000 and 2000-01 teams during a recent game against Baylor, celebrating their back-to-back Big 12 championships. The current Cyclones, ranked No. 3, showcased their talent by dominating No. 25 Baylor 74-55, propelled by Keshon Gilbert's double-double and strong defensive performance. Iowa State improved to 12-1 with this win and remains unbeaten at home, while Baylor saw its four-game winning streak come to an end. The Cyclones aim to maintain their momentum in their next game against Utah on January 7.