Iowa State Edges Texas Tech in Overtime

In a thrilling overtime matchup, third-ranked Iowa State edged Texas Tech 85-84, marking their 11th consecutive victory. Joshua Jefferson played a pivotal role, scoring a buzzer-beating layup to force overtime and then sinking two free throws with just 4.1 seconds remaining. Curtis Jones led the Cyclones with 26 points, while Jefferson contributed 17 points and eight rebounds. Texas Tech, despite leading for much of the game and having a 13-point advantage at one point, struggled with missed free throws in crucial moments. The game featured multiple lead changes, with Iowa State ultimately overcoming a season-high of 15 turnovers. Iowa State now stands at 14-1 overall and 4-0 in the Big 12, while Texas Tech falls to 11-4 and 2-2 in conference play.