No. 10 Kansas State Knocks Off Iowa State 79-75

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Feb 6, 2010 at 3:43 PM CST

Story Updated: Feb 6, 2010 at 8:02 PM CST

AMES (AP) - Denis Clemente scored a season-high 30 points, including six 3-pointers, and No. 10 Kansas State beat Iowa State 79-75 on Saturday for its fourth straight road win.

Curtis Kelly and Jacob Pullen added 15 points each for the Wildcats, who also extended their winning streak over the Cyclones to eight games dating to 2006.

Kansas State (19-4, 6-3) opened the second half with a 17-4 run, turning a six-point deficit into a 48-39 lead in less than 5 minutes. Iowa State got as close as 60-56 before an 8-0 run by the Wildcats secured the victory.

Craig Brackins had 29 points and 12 rebounds for Iowa State (13-10, 2-6), which lost for the fifth time in six games. The Cyclones have dropped 19 straight against ranked opponents.

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