LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — Kansas defeated Iowa State 84-63 in a Big 12 men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse, handing the Cyclones their first loss of the season.

The Jayhawks seized control with a 44-point first half, fueled by efficient shooting. Kansas shot 50.8% from the floor and made 12 3-pointers. Tre White led Kansas with 19 points, while Darryn Peterson added 16 and Melvin Council scored 15.

Iowa State, which entered the game 16-0, shot just 36.9% overall. Jamarion Batemon came off the bench to lead the Cyclones with 12 points. Kansas capitalized on turnovers, scoring 17 points off Iowa State’s 12 giveaways.

The loss dropped Iowa State to 16-1 overall. Kansas improved to 12-5.