Jefferson scores season-high 23 points in No. 3 Iowa State's 89-61 win over Houston Christian

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Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) pulls up for a shot as Houston Christian guard Demari Williams (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) pulls up for a shot as Houston Christian guard Demari Williams (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) looks to shoot over Houston Christian guard Demari Williams (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) looks to shoot over Houston Christian guard Demari Williams (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Houston Christian head coach Craig Doty directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Houston Christian head coach Craig Doty directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger, right, poses with forward Joshua Jefferson, left, after Jefferson's scoring of 1,000 career points, before an NCAA college basketball game against Houston Christian, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger, right, poses with forward Joshua Jefferson, left, after Jefferson's scoring of 1,000 career points, before an NCAA college basketball game against Houston Christian, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State forward Blake Buchanan (23) struggles to keep control the ball under the basket as Houston Christian guard Ryan Bartley (1) and forward Demarco Bethea (23) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State forward Blake Buchanan (23) struggles to keep control the ball under the basket as Houston Christian guard Ryan Bartley (1) and forward Demarco Bethea (23) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
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AMES, Iowa (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored a season-high 23 points, Blake Buchanan had five dunks and 16 points and No. 3 Iowa State beat Houston Christian 89-61 on Monday night.

The Cyclones (13-0) led by 14 points in the first half and 31 in the second.

Milan Momcilovic added 13 points for Iowa State. Killyan Toure had 11.

Demari Williams led Houston Christian (5-8) with 19 points. Ryan Bartley and D’Aundre Samuels each had 14.

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Houston Christian: At Incarnate Word on Sunday

Iowa State: Hosts West Virginia on Thursday.

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