Will Thomas shines with 27 points as Morgan State takes on No. 3 Iowa State
- Tamin Lipsey scored a season-high 20 points to lead Iowa State in their victory.
- Iowa State shot an impressive 56.3% from the field in the first half of the game.
- The win helped Iowa State extend its winning streak to seven games, highlighting their strong performance.
On December 21, 2024, in Ames, Iowa, the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones faced the Morgan State Bears in a college basketball matchup. The game ended with Iowa State claiming a 99-72 victory, extending their winning streak to seven games. Tamin Lipsey, a native of Ames, recorded his highest score of the season with 20 points, contributing to a solid first-half performance that saw the Cyclones take a 50-34 lead. Curtis Jones was another key player off the bench, providing 19 points after a disappointing previous game. Keshon Gilbert also excelled, with 18 points shooting 8-of-9 for the day, while other players like Dishon Jackson and Joshua Jefferson added to the team's overall strong showing. Iowa State displayed impressive shooting, especially in the first half, with a field goal percentage of 56.3%, indicating a deft offensive performance. As for Morgan State, they struggled, with Kameron Hobbs leading the Bears in scoring with 23 points, while Amahrie Simpkins contributed 18 points as well. Despite individual efforts, the Bears dropped to 6-9 for the season, remaining winless on the road. This game marked their seventh consecutive loss away from home, emphasizing their struggles to compete at this level, particularly outside of their home arena. The victory allowed Iowa State to finish their non-conference play on a high note, and they are set to take a break for the holidays before diving into Big 12 play. Next, they will travel to Colorado on December 30, hoping to continue their momentum as they head into conference competition. Morgan State, on the other hand, will have a break before traveling to Minnesota on December 29 to seek improvement in their record.