BYU center Keba Keita (13) celebrates with teammate forward Mawot Mag (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 23 BYU beats No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double OT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Richie Saunders scored 23 points and No. 23 BYU outlasted No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double overtime Tuesday night for its seventh consecutive victory.

Dallin Hall had 22 points off the bench for the Cougars (22-8, 13-6 Big 12), who recovered after blowing a 21-point lead. Egor Demin added 12 points and Mawot Mag scored 10.

Joshua Jefferson finished with 19 points for the Cyclones (22-8, 12-7), and Milan Momcilovic had 18. Curtis Jones scored 16 off the bench, Tamin Lipsey added 15 and Keshon Gilbert contributed 13.

Takeaways

BYU: Despite setting a season high with 29 turnovers, the Cougars pulled out an impressive road win over a top-10 team.

Iowa State: The Cyclones were outrebounded 52-24, with Keba Keita grabbing 15 for BYU.