Momcilovic Shines as No. 4 Iowa State Dominates Long Beach State

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Milan Momcilovic put on a show, leading No. 4 Iowa State to a wild 91-60 win over Long Beach State. The Cyclones are now a spotless 12-0.

Momcilovic, known around the Big 12 for his sharp 3-point shooting, lived up to the hype. He nailed seven threes and racked up 27 points.

That win stretched Iowa State’s streak and showed, once again, that they’re tough to beat at home.

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Iowa State’s Dominance on Full Display

The Cyclones came out swinging and didn’t let up. In the first ten minutes, Long Beach State managed just six points.

By the 5:30 mark in the first half, Iowa State already had a jaw-dropping 45-9 lead. The game was pretty much decided before halftime.

Milan Momcilovic’s Stellar Performance

Momcilovic was on fire all night. He came in as the Big 12’s top 3-point shooter at 52.6% and just couldn’t seem to miss.

He hit his first six threes, echoing his perfect 7-for-7 start against Fairleigh Dickinson earlier this season. By the end, he was 7 of 9 from deep and 9 of 11 overall. Not a bad night at all.

Supporting Cast Shines

Momcilovic wasn’t carrying the load alone. Joshua Jefferson pitched in with 19 points and grabbed 10 boards.

Blake Buchanan added 13 points and 13 rebounds. This group isn’t just a one-man show—there’s real depth here.

Historical Context and Achievements

This win is another notch in Iowa State’s belt. The Cyclones have now won 41 straight nonconference home games, which is the second-longest streak in school history.

It’s also just the third time they’ve started a season 12-0, matching their runs in 2013-14 and 2021-22. Not too shabby.

Long Beach State’s Struggles Continue

It was a rough night for Long Beach State, honestly. Freshman Gavin Sykes led them with 19 points, but the team just couldn’t keep up.

That loss makes it 15 straight road defeats and 33 losses in a row against ranked teams. They’ll try to regroup against Lincoln University on December 30, but it’s an uphill climb.

Looking Ahead

Iowa State will host Houston Christian on December 29. With the way they’re playing, it’s hard not to expect another win.

Long Beach State, meanwhile, needs to find a spark and snap out of this losing streak. Maybe their next game will turn things around—or maybe not. We’ll see.

Key Takeaways

Milan Momcilovic’s Shooting Masterclass: Seven 3-pointers. Twenty-seven points. That pretty much sealed the win for Iowa State.
Team Effort: Joshua Jefferson and Blake Buchanan chipped in too, showing Iowa State’s got more than just one weapon.
Historical Streaks: Forty-one straight nonconference home wins. A 12-0 start. Not bad for the Cyclones, right?
Long Beach State’s Challenges: Still tough times for Long Beach State. They’ve dropped 15 in a row on the road and haven’t beaten a ranked team in 33 tries.

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