NORMAN, Okla. – Iowa State (11-3, 0-1 Big 12) dropped Saturday’s Big 12 opener at No. 11 Oklahoma (13-1, 1-0 Big 12), falling to the Sooners by a score of 71-63.

The Cyclones trailed for the majority of the contest, holding just a one point lead twice late in the second half for a total of 21 seconds of game time.

Three Cyclones finished in double figures on the evening, as Robert Jones, Milan Momcilovic and Hason Ward each had 12-point outings. Ward was 6-7 from the field and was tied for the team-lead in rebounds with seven in just 18 minutes of action as he continues to be integrated back into the lineup following his foot injury.

Oklahoma really worked to take away Iowa State’s dynamic backcourt – each of which has a triple-double on the season – holding both Tamin Lipsey and Keshon Gilbert under a combined 10 points and forcing both to foul out of the contest.

The Sooners had four score in double figures, led by Javian McCollum with 15. McCollum and the Sooners shot 40 percent from deep compared to Iowa State’s 18.8, making 10 3-balls on the day.

What’s Next

The Cyclones will return to the confines of Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to welcome the top-5 Houston Cougars to Ames. Tuesday night’s contest will be broadcast on ESPN2 and is set to tip off at 6 p.m.