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The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks suffered a significant 74-57 loss to the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones during a highly anticipated Big 12 matchup in Ames, Iowa. The game revealed several challenges for Kansas: - **Rebounding Issues**: Iowa State dominated the boards with a 43-33 rebounding advantage, limiting Kansas's offensive opportunities. - **Shooting Disparity**: The Cyclones were remarkably efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 61.5% (8-for-13), while Kansas struggled at 31.3% (5-for-16). - **Key Performances**: Iowa State's Curtis Jones led the game with 25 points, including an impressive 5-for-6 from three-point range. Kansas's Zeke Mayo scored 17 points but struggled with efficiency, shooting 7-for-19 from the field. These factors combined to disrupt Kansas's game plan, resulting in a frustrating loss in conference play.
The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks suffered a 74-57 loss to the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones on Wednesday in Ames, Iowa. citeturn0news8 Several factors contributed to Kansas's defeat:
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Rebounding Disparity: Iowa State dominated the boards with a 43-33 advantage, limiting Kansas's second-chance opportunities. citeturn0news8
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Perimeter Shooting: The Cyclones were highly efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 61.5% (8-for-13), while the Jayhawks managed only 31.3% (5-for-16). citeturn0news8
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Key Performances: Iowa State's Curtis Jones led all scorers with 25 points, including 5-for-6 from three-point range. Kansas's leading scorer, Zeke Mayo, had 17 points but struggled with efficiency, shooting 7-for-19. citeturn0news8
These elements combined to disrupt Kansas's game plan, resulting in a significant conference loss.
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