In a thrilling display of Hilton Magic, Iowa State's 23rd-ranked team secured a 79-75 victory against 7th-ranked Kansas at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday, fueled by an onslaught of 3-pointers. This triumph marked the Cyclones' seventh consecutive home win against a ranked adversary, boosting their record to 13-0 at home this season and advancing their overall standing to 16-4, with a 5-2 record in the Big 12.
Kansas, on the other hand, suffered a setback, dropping to 16-4 overall and 4-3 in the Big 12. This loss matched the Jayhawks' worst conference record through seven games in Coach Bill Self's 21-year tenure. Despite trailing by as much as 12 in the second half, Kansas mounted a comeback, injecting suspense into the final minutes. However, Iowa State's proficiency in 3-point shooting, with a season-high 14 makes, proved pivotal in maintaining their lead.
With the score tightening to 74-72, Keshon Gilbert's clutch 3-pointer with 41 seconds left halted a 7-0 Kansas run, extending Iowa State's lead to five. Gilbert contributed 11 of his 16 points in the game's final 6:02, complementing Tre King's earlier efforts.
Throughout the game, King played a pivotal role for Iowa State, concluding with 21 points and a career-high four 3-pointers. Notably, King, who had only made three 3-pointers all season, converted 4 of 7 against the Jayhawks. His impressive performance prompted a reaction from Kansas coach Bill Self, who turned to his bench with a smirk, seemingly expressing the challenge of dealing with King's unexpected proficiency from beyond the arc.
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