Lipsey posts career high in win over Kentucky
Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) reacts after a play during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images ST. LOUIS — Led by Ames native Tamin Lipsey’s career and game high 26 points, No.
6 Iowa State advanced to their third Sweet 16 appearance in five years as the Cyclones defeated No. 7 seeded Kentucky 82-63 at the Enterprise Center on Sunday. Iowa State improves to 29-7 and the Wildcats finish their season 22-14.
“Credit to Kentucky, Coach Pope, great season,” head coach T. J. Otzelberger said following the game.
“We knew what a formidable opponent they’d be. A lot of respect for the job they do, and we knew we had to be at our best. ” In addition to Lipsey, three other Cyclones finished with double-digit points.
Junior forward Milan Momcilovic scored 20 points and guards Nate Heise and Killyan Toure scored 12 and 10 respectively. “If I had anything to say about it, I was going to go out there and fight,” Lipsey said. “I didn’t want this to be my last game of my career.