Curtis Jones scored 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including 5-for-6 accuracy from 3-point range, and No. 2 Iowa State pulled away for a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday in Ames, Iowa.

Curtis Jones scored 25 points in his second start of the season to lead No. 2 Iowa State to a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas for the Cyclones' 12th straight victory

Though the Cyclones haven't signed huge names in the transfer portal, their 74-57 win was a sign they got the right ones.

The Cyclones took down Kansas on Wednesday night thanks to an impressive defensive effort and clutch buckets on offense.

Iowa State took down Kansas on Wednesday night behind an impressive defensive effort and clutch buckets on offense.

Texas Tech held Kansas State scoreless for the game's final 5:49 and sent the Wildcats to a fourth consecutive loss with a 61-57 decision on Tuesday night in Manhattan, Kan.

Jerome Tang excitedly stomped up and down the sideline, Kansas State players made impressive shots and fans filled the arena with noise. You couldn’t tell the Wildcats were on a losing streak. But the good vibes didn’t last.