Iowa State blows past Illinois 84-68 in Maui

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Horton-Tucker goes over the shoulder for sweet pass

Talen Horton-Tucker flies up the court and throws the no-look, over-the-shoulder pass to Marial Shayok for the easy layup.

Nov 21, 2018, 12:24 am

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Talen Horton-Tucker had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Michael Jacobson added 23 points and Iowa State ran away from Illinois in the second half for an 84-68 victory Tuesday in the Maui Invitational.

Down to eight scholarship players due to injuries and suspensions, Iowa State (4-1) bounced back from an opening loss to No. 3 Gonzaga with a strong game at both ends.

The Cyclones used their pressure defense to keep it close in the first half, then went on an 18-2 run early in the second to build a nine-point lead. Iowa State kept boosting the lead from there, making 16 of 28 shots to earn a spot in Wednesday's fifth-place game against San Diego State.

Trent Frazier had 15 points to lead Illinois (1-3), which will face Xavier in the seventh-place game.