Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 24 points to lead the Knights (12-6, 3-4) and Keyshawn Hall added 13. The Cylones, however, scored 24 points above their average.

Curtis Jones has become the lynchpin for a deep, talented Iowa State team that continues to pass nearly every test this season.

“He’s one of those guys when he crosses halfcourt, he’s in range,” said Utah coach Craig Smith. “He can go right. He can go left. He’s got an excellent pull-up. He’s got a great floater game.”

Iowa State basketball coach TJ Otzelberger praises Curtis Jones for another big game after the Cyclones beat Kansas.

For Curtis Jones, it doesn't seem to matter. Wednesday night provided the latest reminder. Final score: Iowa State 74, Kansas 57. Jones, the senior guard who transferred from Buffalo in advance of last season,

West Virginia's Javon Small and Iowa State's Curtis Jones put on an entertaining show in a duel between the Big 12's top two scorers.

It’s Iowa State vs UCF in Big 12 Conference men's basketball Tuesday night. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from Ames.

No. 2 Iowa State visits the West Virginia Mountaineers after Curtis Jones scored 25 points in the Cyclones' 74-57 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.

Curtis Jones scored 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including 5-for-6 accuracy from 3-point range, and No. 2 Iowa State pulled away for a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday in Ames, Iowa.

Joshua Jefferson scored a career-high 30 points and Keshon Gilbert added 21 points with eight assists as No. 3 Iowa State bounced back from its second loss of the season with a 108-83 rout over visiting UCF on Tuesday at Ames, Iowa.

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