If Iowa State was trying to avoid a hangover after beating No. 3 Kansas on the road Saturday, it didn’t look like it early in Tuesday’s game.

The Cyclones went 2-for-17 from the field to start the game and fell into a 17-point deficit with just more than eight minutes left to play in the first half.

Iowa State couldn’t climb out of that hole and fell 67-65 to Texas on Tuesday in Austin, Texas. 

The Cyclones’ lack of size, which has been an issue all season, became evident in the first 20 minutes. The Longhorns outscored the Cyclones 20-4 in the paint. 

While Texas dominated down low, Iowa State came roaring back after the early deficit and went on a late 14-1 run to cut the lead to 35-29 heading into halftime.

Iowa State got contributions from all across the lineup in the second half.

Five players scored more than five points in the last 20 minutes, including 11 points from forward Deonte Burton. 

Just like many games before, the Cyclones failed to get over the hump. They stayed within one possession for the last five minutes of the game and knotted it within the last minute of the game. 

Texas’ Jarrett Allen made two free throws late in the game to hold off the late Iowa State comeback.