Joshua Jefferson forces OT, then wins it as No. 3 Iowa State beats Texas Tech 85-84

Joshua Jefferson made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in extra time after forcing a shocking layup, and third-ranked Iowa State gained its Eleventh straight sport, 85-84 over Texas Tech on Saturday.

Jefferson completed with 17 factors and eight rebounds. He scored the ultimate six factors for the Cyclones (14-1, 4-0 Big 12), with 4 free throws and a layup within the closing minute of extra time.

Curtis Jones had 26 factors for Iowa State, which trailed by 13 earlier than halftime. Keshon Gilbert scored 14 factors.

Chance McMillian, JT Toppin and Christian Anderson every had 18 factors for Texas Tech (11-4, 2-2). Darrion Williams had 15 factors, however his quick runner bounced off the again of the basket to finish the sport.

Jefferson had a layup off a go from Tamin Lipsey on the buzzer in regulation to tie the sport at 74.

Takeaway

Iowa State shot 52.5% from the sector (31 of 59). The Cyclones overcame a 13-point deficit to win on the street for the second time this season, additionally at Iowa on Dec. 12.

Texas Tech led 31-18 with 6:06 left within the first half earlier than the Cyclones scored 10 straight objectives. But the Red Raiders did not path till Lipsey’s 3-pointer halfway by means of the second half.

Key second

There had been 5.7 seconds on the clock when Millian, a 91 % free throw shooter, made considered one of his two makes an attempt, however officers reviewed the replay so as to add a half-second earlier than the end-of-regulation play for the Cyclones.

Key statistics

Iowa State overcame a season-high 15 turnovers that led to fifteen factors for Texas Tech.

Next

Texas Tech performs at Kansas State on Tuesday evening. Iowa State hosts Eleventh-ranked Kansas (12-3, 3-1) on Wednesday evening.

Associated Press reporting.

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