No. 5 Houston edges No. 8 Iowa State 68-59, Cryer scores 28

In a tightly contested matchup, No. 5 Houston defeated No. 8 Iowa State 68-59, bolstered by L.J. Cryer's stellar performance, who scored 28 points and hit 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. Despite missing their top scorers, Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, Iowa State rallied from a 16-point deficit, narrowing the gap to just one point with under eight minutes remaining. However, Houston responded with a strong finish, sealing the victory with a 10-3 run, showcasing their resilience and shooting prowess with a 53% field goal percentage. Milan Momcilovic led Iowa State's charge in the second half, scoring all 16 of his points after halftime. Houston's win edges them closer to securing their second consecutive Big 12 regular-season title, while Iowa State struggles with depth issues due to injuries. The Cougars will face No. 9 Texas Tech next, as they continue their title pursuit.