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Wilson sparks a 2nd-half surge, Kansas tops Iowa St. 64-50

Kansas is now 9-5 in Big 12 play
Kansas Iowa St Basketball
Posted at 4:55 PM, Feb 13, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-13 17:55:02-05

AMES, Ia. — Jalen Wilson scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double as Kansas broke away in the final nine minutes to defeat Iowa State 64-50.

Iowa State led for all but the final two seconds of the first half when David McCormack hit a jumper to knot the score at 24-24.

The Jayhawks scored the first six points of the second half and led the rest of the way. McCormack scored 13 points with eight rebounds, Christian Braun added 11 points, nine after halftime.

Jalen Coleman-Lands led the Cyclones with 20 points, including three 3-pointers, and Rasir Bolton added 13 points.

Kansas is now 9-5 in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks travel to Kansas State on Wednesday.