Iowa State put on a clinic against Colorado, controlling every minute of this one-sided matchup.
3 takeaways from Colorado's blowout loss.
Rebounding continues to be a major red flag
In basketball, mastering fundamentals is essential to compete, and Colorado isn't doing that in the rebounding department.
Iowa State owned the glass in this matchup, pulling down 38 rebounds while Colorado managed just 22. That whopping +16 advantage told the story of the game.
Iowa State senior forward Joshua Jefferson pulled down a game-high eight rebounds in the win.
Colorado relied entirely on one player
Colorado freshman guard Isaiah Johnson led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line.
The remaining starters scored 26 points combined, excluding center Elijah Malone who logged just six minutes.
Josiah Sanders, Ian Inman, and Andrew Crawford provided solid bench production, combining for 17 points.
Iowa State is a real problem in the Big 12
The Cyclones will be a major threat in both the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments when that time comes.
Iowa State's balanced attack showcased impressive depth, with six players cracking double digits. Jamarion Bateman led all scorers for the Cyclones with 17 points off the bench.
Iowa State dominated Thursday night, shooting 61% from the field and 48% from three (10-21).
The Cyclones were a force in the pant, outscoring Colorado 46-28 in that area.