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No. 14 Iowa State beats No. 24 Texas 85-75

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February 14th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Georges Niang and Monte Morris each scored 24 points as Number 14 Iowa State beat 24th-ranked Texas 85-75 Saturday night in Jameel McKay’s return from a two-game suspension. Matt Thomas added 13 for the Cyclones (18-7, 7-5 Big 12), who allowed just one point in the final 2:29 to hold off the Longhorns.

Morris’ step-back jumper with 1:17 left made it 81-74, and Niang’s layup 35 seconds later sealed the win for Iowa State. Javan Felix had 13 of his 18 points in the second half to lead Texas (16-9, 7-5), which has dropped two straight. McKay, who had been suspended for violating team rules, finished with eight points, seven rebounds and four blocks.