KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — Iowa State avenged a regular-season loss with a commanding 75-53 victory over Texas Tech in a Big 12 Conference tournament men’s basketball game Thursday at T-Mobile Center.

The Cyclones, who lost to the Red Raiders just two weeks prior, seized control with a strong second half after leading 36-33 at halftime. Iowa State’s defense stifled Texas Tech after the break, holding the Red Raiders to 20 points.

Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey added a game-high 20 points. The Cyclones dominated inside, outscoring Texas Tech 42-18 in the paint and holding a 17-4 edge in points off turnovers.

Iowa State improved to 27-6. Texas Tech fell to 22-10.