Keshon Gilbert scores 24 points to lead No. 6 Iowa State past No. 5 Marquette 81-70

Keshon Gilbert matched his season high with 24 points and No. 6 Iowa State defeated No. 5 Marquette 81-70 on Wednesday night. Gilbert suffered a nose injury late in the game but returned to help the Cyclones (6-1) finish. Joshua Jefferson scored 15 points and 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. Curtis Jones scored 14 points in double figures off the bench in his sixth straight game, and Dishon Jackson had 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Royce Parham led Marquette (6-1) with 17 points, while Kam Jones added 14 points on just 6 of 21 shooting from the field. Stevie Mitchell scored 13 points and Demarius Owens added 11 points for the Golden Eagles. ConclusionMarquette: The Golden Eagles fought their way back into the game in the second half but couldn’t find a way to keep their undefeated season going. Iowa State: The Cyclones took control early and knocked off their first opponent of the season. Key moment The Cyclones went on a 14-0 run in the second half to open the game. Key StatsTamin Lipsey went scoreless in his first 28 minutes of play as he missed all four of his shots. He scored his only point late after a blatant foul on Demarius Owens. Next up, Iowa State hosts Jackson State on Sunday, while Marquette hosts No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday.