Iowa State makes statement with dominant road win at No. 1 Purdue

It’s time to take Iowa State seriously as a title contender.

The Cyclones validated an undefeated start Saturday afternoon with the most impressive road win any men’s college basketball team has posted so far this season.

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With Tyrese Haliburton cheering courtside in a backward Iowa State cap and jacket, Iowa State went on the road and demolished top-ranked Purdue 81-58. The Cyclones pulled away from the Boilermakers in the second half, quickly turning a four-point halftime lead into a runaway.