Slapdash first half dooms Cowboys in 84-71 loss to No. 9 Iowa State

OSU drops to 2-5 in Big 12 after trailing by 30 at halftime against Cyclones in emotionally charged matchup

Daniel Allen

Jan 25, 2026 - 6 min read

Iowa State guard Milan Momcilovic (22) goes up for a shot during the Cyclones' 84-71 victory over Oklahoma State Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Momcilovic was part of Iowa State's star trio that combined for 62 of the Cyclones' 84 points in the Remember the Ten game. – Photo courtesy of ISU Athletics

Slapdash first half dooms Cowboys in 84-71 loss to No. 9 Iowa State — Iowa State guard Milan Momcilovic (22) goes up for a shot during the Cyclones' 84-71 victory over Oklahoma State Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Momcilovic was part of Iowa State's star trio that combined for 62 of the Cyclones' 84 points in the Remember the Ten game. – Photo courtesy of ISU Athletics

Steve Lutz walked into his postgame press conference with a somber facial expression.

There, the second-year Oklahoma State coach put a spotlight on the importance of the game. Toward its significance and sentimental value for the OSU and Stillwater community.

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