Iowa State Survives Texas Tech and PROVES They're Best in Nation, Joshua Jefferson CLUTCH

United Supermarkets Arena was the site of a Big 12 battle for the ages on Saturday night as the Iowa State Cyclones faced off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The atmosphere was intense, with the home crowd roaring in support of the Red Raiders. However, the Cyclones had other plans. The Cyclones faced a daunting 13-point deficit, a tough hill to climb in any opponent's arena, let alone in the raucous environment of Lubbock. But they refused to back down. Led by the explosive Curtis Jones, who finished with a game-high 26 points, Iowa State began to chip away at the lead, silencing the once-boisterous crowd with each basket. The tension in the arena was thick as the clock ticked down. With seconds remaining, it was Joshua Jefferson who emerged as the hero, driving to the basket and converting a clutch layup to force overtime. The stunned silence from the home fans was palpable, replaced only by the cheers of the traveling Cyclone faithful. Overtime was a microcosm of the entire game – a back-and-forth battle with neither team willing to concede. But in the end, it was Jefferson once again who sealed the deal, calmly sinking two free throws to secure the 85-84 victory for the Cyclones. This thrilling road win was a testament to the team's grit and determination, and it sent a clear message to the rest of the Big 12: the Iowa State Cyclones are a force to be reckoned with, even on the road. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app todayand use codeLOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game!WayFairAfter the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelFrom big upsets to game-winning drives, the NFL Playoffs are better with FanDuel new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED - Win or Lose. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.