#6 Iowa State Cyclones vs #2 Houston Cougars (02-16-26) FULL GAME

No. 6 Iowa State stunned No. 2 Houston 70-67 in one of the biggest wins of the season, rallying from a double-digit deficit and closing the game on a 17-4 run in the final seven minutes. The Cyclones improve to 23-3 (10-3 Big 12) and remain a perfect 15-0 at home. After trailing by 10 with seven minutes left, Iowa State caught fire late. Jamarion Batemon buried back-to-back clutch threes to spark the comeback, and Nate Heise delivered the dagger — a corner three with 1:10 left that gave ISU the lead for good. Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 12 points and 5 assists, while Tamin Lipsey added 9 points and a team-high 8 rebounds, including huge offensive boards in the final seconds. Iowa State committed just three turnovers against one of the nation’s toughest defenses. Houston’s Kingston Flemings scored 22, but the Cyclones locked in defensively late and finished the job in front of a roaring Hilton Coliseum crowd. Massive win. Elite defense. Clutch shot-making. 📌 Iowa State vs Houston | Full Game / Highlights Subscribe for more Iowa State basketball games, recaps, and Cyclone content all season long. ROLL CLONES 🔴🟡 If you want, I can now give you: • A high-click title option • A thumbnail phrase • A tweet to post with the link Just say the word.