Jefferson scores season-high 23 points in No. 3 Iowa State’s 89-61 win over Houston Christian

By Canadian Press on December 29, 2025.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored a season-high 23 points, Blake Buchanan had five dunks and 16 points and No. 3 Iowa State beat Houston Christian 89-61 on Monday night.

The Cyclones (13-0) led by 14 points in the first half and 31 in the second.

Milan Momcilovic added 13 points for Iowa State. Killyan Toure had 11.

Demari Williams led Houston Christian (5-8) with 19 points. Ryan Bartley and D’Aundre Samuels each had 14.

Up next

Houston Christian: At Incarnate Word on Sunday

Iowa State: Hosts West Virginia on Thursday.

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