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McKay scores 23 to lead No. 4 Iowa State past Virginia Tech

NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jameel McKay scored 23 points, and No. 4 Iowa State advanced to the Emerald Coast Classic final with a 99-77 victory over Virginia Tech on Friday.

Each of Iowa State's starters scored in double figures, and the Cyclones (5-0) had a 52-30 lead at halftime. Abdel Nader had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Monte Norris (14 points), Georges Niang (12) and Naz Mitrou-Long (12) also scored in double figures.

McKay has scored 20 or more points in two of the last three games. He had a career-high 25 points against Chicago State on Nov.