SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — Iowa State built a double-digit halftime lead and never trailed in a 75-59 men’s basketball victory over Utah on Tuesday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

The Cyclones led 41-31 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before a crowd of 6,867. Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 21 points. Terrence Brown scored 18 points for the Utes.

Iowa State forced 17 Utah turnovers, converting them into a decisive advantage in possessions and scoring opportunities. The Cyclones improved to 24-4 overall, while Utah fell to 10-18.