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(KCAU) The Iowa State Cyclones were able to battle back from a 37-29 1st half deficit over the Oklahoma Sooners to win their first round Big 12 Men's Tournament game.
Melvin Ejim lead the Cyclones with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Iowa State trailed by 12 points with 7:36 to play, but used a 12-0 run to turn the game around. The teams were tied at 63-all.
ISU managed to hang on to the lead for the final 3:00. Iowa State faces either Kansas or Texas Tech in the next round.
Sports Director Travis Morgan will have highlights and postgame reaction in sports on Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 6 and 10PM.
