Iowa State held off a late charge from Kansas State for a 74-73 win in Manhattan on Saturday. The Cyclones let a big lead dwindle to two in the waning moments by not handling the Wildcats press. Jaden Walker came up with a huge steal with 4 seconds left and Jaz Kunc hit two free throws with 2.9 seconds left to put ISU up 4. Nijel Pack hit a halfcourt buzzer beater to provide the final one point margin.

Caleb Grill hit six threes and finished with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Izaiah Brockington had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Tyrese Hunter was big as well with 13 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.

Iowa State improved to 20-9 on the season and 7-9 in the Big 12. Nijel Pack finished with 32 points to led the Wildcats and they fall to 14-14 on the season.

Next up for Iowa State is a home game against Oklahoma State on Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m.