No. 16 Texas Tech ends No. 4 Iowa State’s home winning streak, 82-73

No. 16 Texas Tech defeated No. 4 Iowa State 82-73, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season. Texas Tech, despite missing star player JT Toppin, built a strong first-half lead with a 20-point run and maintained their advantage despite Iowa State’s attempts to rally. Donovan Atwell led Texas Tech with 18 points, including six 3-pointers, while five other Red Raiders scored in double figures. Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson scored 22 points, but the Cyclones couldn’t overcome Texas Tech’s lead. The win keeps Texas Tech in a second-place tie in the Big 12, while Iowa State falls to a tie for fourth. The Cyclones face a challenging schedule, with a game against No. 2 Arizona next. QUESTION: How might Iowa State’s first home loss of the season impact their confidence and performance in upcoming games?