Iowa State, ranked tenth nationally and undefeated at 8-0, achieved a historic basketball victory by defeating Alcorn State 132-68 at Hilton Coliseum on December 3, 2025. The game set multiple school records, including most points scored in a game (132) and most three-pointers made (22), with a shooting percentage of 73.3% from beyond the arc— the highest in Division I in the last 30 years for a game with at least 30 attempts. The team shot an impressive 70.8% from the field overall. Key players included Milan Momcilovic, who scored 27 points with his first eight three-pointers, and freshman Jamarion Batemon, who contributed a career-high 26 points with 7 three-pointers, including the record-breaking shot. Senior Joshua Jefferson added 24 points, with 10-of-13 shooting, and notably recorded 10 assists without any turnovers. The trio combined for 77 points, outscoring Alcorn State on their own. The game showcased Iowa State's offensive efficiency, setting records for points per possession (1.692) and effective field goal percentage (87.7%). Despite missing standout point guard Tamin Lipsey due to injury, the Cyclones demonstrated exceptional shooting and ball movement. Defensively, Iowa State forced 27 turnovers, including 17 steals, and scored 48 points off turnovers, maintaining their reputation for strong defense while achieving unprecedented offensive success. The team’s offensive explosion occurred just before their upcoming challenging road game against No. 1 Purdue, a team with an undefeated home record since 2020. The victory boosted Iowa State’s confidence ahead of this significant matchup.