Iowa State beat Kentucky 82-63 in NCAA Tournament second round, advancing to regional semifinals without injured star Joshua Jefferson.

Iowa State defeated Kentucky 82-63 in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, advancing to the regional semifinals despite missing star forward Joshua Jefferson due to injury. The Cyclones forced 20 turnovers, converting them into 25 points, and held a dominant defensive edge. Tamin Lipsey led all scorers with 26 points and 10 assists, while Milan Momcilovic added 20 points. Iowa State shot 19 of 30 from the field in the second half, building a lead that grew to 23 points. Kentucky, led by Denzel Aberdeen’s 20 points and Otega Oweh’s 18, struggled with ball security, committing 12 turnovers in the first half and shooting 46.7% overall. The Cyclones took a 31-30 halftime lead after Nate Heise hit a 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left.