It was a back-and-forth game between Iowa State and Memphis at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl today. It was a fight until the final few minutes, but the Cyclones came out with the 21-20 victory to capture their fourth bowl win in program history and first bowl win since 2009.

Here’s how the game came out to a 21-20 victory for Iowa State.

It took under two minutes for Iowa State to get on the board with the first touchdown of the game. Kyle Kempt found Hakeem Butler in the middle of the field for a 52-yard touchdown and the Cyclones ended the six-play, 65-yard drive with seven points. Iowa State 7, Memphis 0.

A few drives later after a muffed punt by Iowa State’s punter Colin Downing, Memphis started its drive at the Iowa State 39-yard line. Riley Ferguson only needed two plays to get the Tigers in the end zone with a 10-yard pass to Anthony Miller for a touchdown and a tie game. Iowa State 7, Memphis 7.

It took until the latter part of the second quarter for another score by either team. This time it was Iowa State. After a Memphis interception was overturned, the Cyclones converted a fourth down leading to a two-yard rushing touchdown for Joel Lanning. The touchdown capped off a 12-play, 55-yard drive. Iowa State 14, Memphis 7.

As time expired in the first half of the game, Memphis’ kicker Riley Patterson kicked a 34-yard field goal to give Iowa State a four-point lead heading into the half. Iowa State 14, Memphis 10.

It was a quick start to the third quarter as Memphis started its first drive of the half at its own 34-yard line. After four plays and 66 yards, Ferguson found Phil Mayhue on the slant. With a couple moves past the Iowa State defense, Mayhue found the end zone for a 36-yard touchdown. Memphis 17, Iowa State 14.

About 10 minutes later, Kyle Kempt threw an interception in the end zone, but a roughing the passer call gave the Cyclones a second chance. That second chance ended an 11-play, 85-yard drive with a five-yard touchdown catch by Allen Lazard from Kempt. The touchdown put Lazard at 10 touchdowns this season, breaking the Iowa State all-time single season touchdown record. Iowa State 21, Memphis 17.

After Iowa State’s touchdown, Memphis flew down the field in a little over two minutes to cap off a 6-play, 49-yard drive with a 30-yard field goal by Riley Patterson. Iowa State 21, Memphis 20.