AMES, Iowa (AP) — Curtis Jones came off the bench to score 20 points and Milan Momcilovic added 16 to lead No. 7 Iowa State in an 82-56 rout over Kansas City on Monday night.
Jones, who played a key role as Iowa State’s sixth man last season, has scored 20 or more points three times in his 32 games with the Cyclones. He had 26 in a Sweet 16 loss to Illinois.
Charlotte transfer Dishon Jackson added 13 points and six rebounds in his second game for Iowa State (2-0). Keshon Gilbert just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 assists.
Jamar Brown led the Roos (2-1) with 20 points and Jayson Petty added 12.
Takeaways
Kansas City: The Roos, who dropped to 0-31 against Top 25 opponents, made their first three shots of the game but went 5 for 23 the rest of the half.
Iowa State: The Cyclones, who have opened with wins of 39 and 26 points, use a pair of double-digit runs in the second half to put away the Roos.
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Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) drives to the basket over Kansas City forward Ring Nyeri (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State guard Curtis Jones shoots over Kansas City guard Jamar Brown, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State guard Curtis Jones, left, drives to the basket past Kansas City guard Cameron Faas (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas City, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Kansas City guard Davontae Hall, left, looks to pass around Iowa State guard Curtis Jones and guard Nate Heise, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Kansas City guard Jayson Petty (1) blocks a shot by Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) drives around Kansas City forward Ring Nyeri (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over Kansas City guard Jayson Petty (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) shoots over Kansas City center Melvyn Ebonkoli (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert, left, tries to steal the ball from Kansas City guard Kasheem Grady II (7) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Key moment
Jackson’s dunk started a 13-0 run early in the second half to put the Cyclones up 47-24.
Key stat
Momcilovic, who was 2 for 7 on 3-pointers in the opener against Mississippi Valley State, went 3 for 3 from beyond the arc in the first half.
Up next
Iowa State hosts IU Indianapolis next Monday. Kansas City plays its second straight ranked opponent when it visits No. 14 Creighton on Saturday.
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