AUSTIN, Texas — Milan Momcilovic scored 13 points and No. 14 Iowa State held off a furious Texas rally over the final 10 minutes to earn a 70-65 win Tuesday night.
The Cyclones led by 19 points in the second half only to see Texas claw its way back behind Dylan Disu, who scored 28 points, including 16 in a row in the second half.
Disu's two free throws got Texas withing 62-59 before the Cyclones, who struggled to shoot the entire second half, got a big 3-pointer from Tamin Lipsey and then a dunk by Tre King with 15 seconds left. King had missed an open layup on the previous possession.
Curtis Jones finally gave Iowa State (17-5, 6-3 Big 12) the cushion it needed with two free throws with five seconds to play. Lipsey scored 12 for Iowa State.
The Cyclones held Texas (15-8, 4-6) to just 19 points in the first half. Longhorns guard Max Abmas, the NCAA scoring leader among active players, finished with 13 points after being held scoreless in the first half and shooting just 3 of 11.
Disu nearly brought Texas back by himself. He made Texas' first 3-pointer, then followed it with three-point play that had the Longhorns within 57-49 with just over six minutes to play.
BIG PICTURE
Iowa State: The Cyclones have struggled on the road, like many teams in the Big 12 this season, and will feel relieved they didn't let this one get away. They earned a split on a tough trip to the Lone Star state after dropping two-point loss at Baylor on Saturday.
Texas: The Longhorns have been the Big 12's best road team this season with four victories. They can't seem to protect their home court. Texas dropped its fourth home loss in Big 12 play.
UP NEXT
Iowa State: Hosts TCU on Saturday.
Texas: Hosts West Virginia on Saturday.
