Iowa State Crushes Arizona State, Advances in Big Twelve

0:00On March 11th, 7th ranked Iowa State, crushed Arizona State 91-42 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. Milan Momsolovic led with 21 points, Joshua Jefferson added 20 points in 12 rebounds, and the Cyclones advanced to the quarterfinals. Blake Buchanan shipped in 17 points as Iowa State built a 45-to-16 halftime lead, capped by an 18-0 run. They beat the Sun Devils for the second time in a week, and now face Texas Tech on Thursday. Arizona State struggled badly, shooting just one of 19 from three-point range and committing 23 turnovers. They drew three technical fouls, and with Coach Bobby Hurley's contract expiring soon, this could mark his final game on the bench. Meanwhile, in the Atlantic Coast conference tournament, number 24 Louisville came from behind to beat SMU 62-58. Ryan Conwell scored 16 points, including two big shots in the final minute to send the Cardinals to the quarterfinals. Louisville will play Miami on Thursday after overcoming a six-point deficit late in the second half.

1:05Both teams fought hard in a low-scoring first half that ended tied at 26, setting up an exciting finish to the night.