The Iowa State vs. Memphis basketball game was a highly anticipated matchup that showcased the talent and skill of both teams. As the game began, it was evident that both teams were determined to secure a victory.
Iowa State started the game with an impressive offensive display, scoring several quick baskets and taking an early lead. Their fast-paced style of play kept Memphis on their toes, struggling to keep up with their relentless energy. However, Memphis quickly adjusted their defensive strategy and began to make crucial stops, preventing Iowa State from extending their lead.
Memphis bolted to a 19-0 lead in the first quarter as the Cyclones tried and failed to establish a running game. ISU finished with exactly zero rushing yards on 20 carries, while the Tigers racked up 166 yards on the ground.
“Their ability to run the ball, our inability at times to rush the ball the way we needed to — that’s not how we win football games at Iowa State,” said Campbell, who guided his team to its sixth winning season since 2016. “You give them a lot of credit for what they did (defensively), for sure.”
ISU responded to its early adversity by scoring 13 consecutive points — including a 29-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Rocco Becht to Jayden Higgins — to get back into the game.
Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan completed 24 of 33 passes for 364 yards and became the school’s all-time passing leader. The junior from Denton, Texas, peppered four different receivers with touchdown throws, including former Cyclone Joseph Scates, who hauled in a 61-yard touchdown grab.
The Tigers — who were the visitors in their home stadium — avenged a 21-20 loss to ISU in the 2017 Liberty Bowl. The Cyclones were 10.5-point favorites according to Las Vegas oddsmakers but never led while trailing by as many as 23 points.
Both teams had their moments offensively in the first half. Memphis scored 19 points in the first quarter before Iowa State answered with 13 in the second. A 49-yard field goal by Tanner Gilliss as time expire in the first half gave Memphis a 22-13 lead at the break.
The Tigers extended the lead to 36-13 midway through the third quarter on two touchdown passes by Henigan, providing enough of a buffer for Memphis to claim the victory.
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