AMES, Iowa (AP) — Georges Niang scored a career-high 31 points and matched his career high with 12 rebounds as No. 4 Iowa State beat Buffalo 84-63 on Monday night. Niang’s first double-double of the season was crucial for the Cyclones (7-0), who let the Bulls get within 47-46 early in the second half.

Iowa State responded with an 11-0 run and a late closing push to remain one of the nation’s last unbeaten teams. Jarryn Skeete led Buffalo (4-5) with 16 points. The loss capped a brutal three-day stretch for the Bulls, who lost 82-59 at No. 8 Duke on Saturday.