Day Day Thomas scored 19 points as Cincinnati stunned No. 2 Iowa State 79-70 on Saturday. The Cyclones, who had won their first 16 games, suffered their second straight loss after falling to Kansas earlier in the week. It marked Cincinnati's first win over an AP top-10 opponent since 2012.

Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic erupted for a career-high 34 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, but couldn't overcome a Cincinnati team that forced 12 turnovers. The Bearcats built a commanding lead, at one point by 26 points, showcasing a desperate defensive effort that stalled the Cyclones' usually potent offense.

The loss drops Iowa State to 16-2 overall and 3-2 in the Big 12. Cincinnati (10-8, 2-3) has now won two straight after an 0-3 start in conference play. The victory sends a clear message about the depth of the Big 12 and could impact the upcoming AP poll rankings.