LAS VEGAS — It is now all up to the wonky, unique tiebreaker system for the Players Era Festival, because Iowa State basketball has taken care of business through its first two games.

The Cyclones improved to 2-0 in the 18-team tournament, following their 78-60 win over Creighton at Michelob Ultra Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

While every team is slated to play three games, teams that win both of their matchups aren't guaranteed a spot in the championship or third-place games, as margin of victory is a crucial tiebreaker, but the Cyclones have a chance.

Iowa State won in wire-to-wire fashion Tuesday. It had a 40-26 halftime lead after a Milan Momcilovic buzzer-beating 3-pointer capped an impressive start.

Creighton had a second-half 9-0 run that briefly cut the lead down to single dig

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