Tamin Lipsey's Historic Performance Leads Iowa State

0:00On March 25, Iowa State Cyclones pulled off a big win over Kentucky in the round of 32 of the NCAA tournament, advancing without their star. Forward Joshua Jefferson Senior point guard, Tam and Lipsy stepped up huge, dropping a career high 26 points to go with tennisists, and five steals in the victory. Lipsy bounced back strong after foul trouble, limited him in the prior round of 64 win over Tennessee State. The aim's native kept his team steady early when Kentucky jumped ahead, attacking the basket and hitting key free throws to shift momentum. Fans and analysts lit up social media over Lipsy's stat line, calling it one of the most unique in tournament history. It's just the fourth game ever, with at least 26 points. Tennisists, and five steals, putting him in elite company. He shot seven of eight from the free throw line and three of six from beyond the arc, while his five steals gave him the most in Iowa State men's. Tournament history at 18 total, a key team hustle play sparked an 11 to nothing run that sealed the halftime edge.

1:03Now the cyclones head to the sweet 16 against Tennessee, where Lipsy needs just 11 more points for 1500 in his career, keeping their deep run alive.