No. 3 Iowa State opened the new year with a 74-55 win over No. 25 Baylor for its 26th consecutive home win inside Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones led by as many as 25 points and recorded a wire-to-wire victory to improve to 2-0 in Big 12 play.

Keshon Gilbert had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 3 Iowa State to a 74-55 win over No. 25 Baylor on Saturday in the Cyclones’ Big 12 home opener.

That said, Iowa State's defense also relies on generating turnovers, and Baylor's backcourt does a good job of taking care of the ball. Freshmen Robert Wright and V.J. Edgecombe are getting better by the week and transfer Jeremy Roach has been a steadying influence after starting four years at Duke.

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Baylor’s road woes continued on Saturday afternoon against No. 3 Iowa State. The Cyclones never trailed, blowing out the Bears 74-55. Scott Drew’s team entered the matchup shorthanded. Langston Love and Jalen Celestine missed the game with ankle injuries,

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