Iowa State Basketball

Iowa State Cyclones Secure Big 12 Championship Victory

Iowa State Welcomes Prospects to Hilton Coliseum

Victory over No. 14 Oklahoma Earns Big 12 Title

AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State Cyclones celebrated a triumphant return to the Big 12 Championship podium on Saturday, securing a thrilling 79-75 victory over No. 14 Oklahoma in front of a roaring crowd at Hilton Coliseum.

The game showcased a riveting battle between two strong teams. Iowa State's prospects, who had been invited to the event over the weekend, witnessed a hard-fought contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Led by a dominant performance from star forward Jaren Holmes, who scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, the Cyclones overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half to emerge victorious.

The win marked Iowa State's 12th Big 12 Championship title, tying them with Kansas for the most in conference history. It also earned them an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, where they will look to make a deep run.

The Cyclones now set their sights on the NCAA Tournament, where they will face a new set of challenges. With their championship-winning momentum behind them, Iowa State is poised to make a strong statement on the national stage.