Iowa State blows past IUPUI, pulls away in an 88-39 rout
AMES, Iowa -- — Jaren Holmes scored 23 points and Iowa State won its fifth straight season opener, cruising past IUPUI, 88-39 on Monday night.
The Cyclones, a Sweet 16 team a year ago, debuted five players from the transfer portal and have three freshmen and a walk-on on their roster to start the season.
John Egbuta's layup midway through the first half pulled the Jaguars within four, 16-12, but the Cyclones went on a 29-10 run to close out the half with a 45-22 advantage.
Senior Gabe Kalscheur, Iowa State's lone returning starter, scored 16 points off the bench. St. Bonaventure transfer Osun Osunniyi, a 6-foot-10 center with a 7-8 wingspan, had 10 points in his Iowa State debut.
Jlynn Counter scored 16 points and was the lone IUPUI scorer to reach double figures. The Jaguars were 14-of-42 shooting from the field, including just 2 of 13 from distance.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Bret Smith
- Roland Simmons
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 6-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Cleveland State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Wright State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Oakland | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-4 | 3.5 | 6-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-5 | 4.5 | 5-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-15 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 3-0 | - | 13-1 |
| Houston | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Arizona | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| West Virginia | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Kansas | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| UCF | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Texas Tech | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Baylor | 2-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| BYU | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Arizona State | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Oklahoma State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| TCU | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Kansas State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Cincinnati | 0-3 | 3 | 10-4 |
| Colorado | 0-3 | 3 | 9-5 |
| Utah | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
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