Three takeaways from Iowa State basketball’s loss at Arizona

There’s hardly any margin for error on the road in the Big 12, but if there was any breathing room for Iowa State, Arizona made sure to take it away.

The Wildcats imposed themselves throughout, with a suffocating defensive effort that kept the Cyclones clamped in their 73-57 loss to Arizona on March 2.

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Tamin Lipsey paced the Cyclones (24-6, 11-6 Big 12 Conference) with 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and four turnovers. Jamarion Batemon had 14 points off the bench and shot 4-of-10 from deep. Joshua Jefferson had 12 points, but shot just 2-of-17 on the floor.

For Arizona (28-2, 15-2), Jaden Bradley had a team-high 17 points and three steals. Motiejus Krivas chipped in 13 points. Brayden Burries added 11 points and six boards. Tobe Awaka had a 10-point, 15-rebound double-double off the bench.

Here are three takeaways from the Cyclones’ loss to the Wildcats:

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AMES, IA – FEBRUARY 28: Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones fights for the ball with Donovan Atwell #12, and Christian Anderson #4 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Hilton Coliseum on February 28, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

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See photos from Iowa State men’s basketball vs. Arizona

AMES, IA – FEBRUARY 28: Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones fights for the ball with Donovan Atwell #12, and Christian Anderson #4 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Hilton Coliseum on February 28, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

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See photos from Iowa State men’s basketball vs. Arizona

TUCSON, ARIZONA – MARCH 02: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats handles the ball against Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the NCAAB game at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena on March 02, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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See photos from Iowa State men’s basketball vs. Arizona

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