Game Thread: Iowa State Cyclones @ #4 Texas Longhorns

[Aaron Carrara]

With their highest Associated Press ranking since 2011, the #4 Texas Longhorns (8-1, 2-0) will host the Iowa State Cyclones (2-5, 0-3 Big 12) at the Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday night.

The Longhorns dismantled the third ranked Jayhawks 84-59 on Saturday, handing Kansas their worst home defeat under head coach Bill Self (who has coached at Kansas for 18 years).  

Iowa State lost to #2 Baylor last Saturday 76-65 in Ames.

Texas is 16-2 against the Cyclones in Austin and they have won 11 of the last 12 meetings between the two teams.

What:  #4 Texas Longhorns (8-1, 2-0) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (2-5, 0-3)
When:  Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Time:  7:00 PM
Venue:  Frank Erwin Center
Location:  Austin, TX
Television:  LHN

Last meeting between these two teams: Iowa State defeated Texas 81-52 (Feb. 15, 2020; Ames, IA)
All-time series record:  Texas leads Iowa State 24-18.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Should be a comfortable win in the Erwin Center.

 

[longhorn_mig]

Fired up for this game. Hoping to see Texas come out and take care of business.

 

[TB14]

This is a game that Shaka’s teams would usually have a let down and lose or win by 3. Hope they handle business and win by double digits. 

 

[DBut82]

Hook Em!

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

 

[longhorn_mig]

Started off slow. Past Shaka teams would’ve be panicked. This team goes into half up by 10 points.

 

[longhorn_mig]

Rough second half, but a win is a win.

 

[Huskie1]

Just got in from my nephew’s BB game and saw the score. Going to watch the recording. Off to a great start but I’m still cautious as they have broken my heart before. Hope they keep on improving.

 

[longhorn_mig]

So, I was bummed the margin of victory wasn't greater, but after looking at other results, I feel a little better. Iowa State was leading Baylor with 10 minutes left in the game before losing by 11 points. Also, Iowa State only lost to WVU by 5 points. Suffice it to say, looks like Iowa State has played hard against some other teams.

 

[TB14]

Texas was the better team. Just couldn’t ever put them away. The result never felt in doubt the entire 2nd half. Okay with the result! 
 

2 big games coming right up!

 

[Huskie1]

After watching (I had to record the game), I didn’t think the Horns played real well but in years past, they would have lost that game. I’m all about finding a way to win. Ugly wins are still wins! 
My thing is, will this team keep improving over the course of conference play. If they do, they have a real chance to do something.

 

[83Dee]

This was a tailor made “let down game.”  Good teams win these.  I’m starting to think this is a really good team.

Didn't get to see since I don’t have LHN (have to say, don’t miss it).  Bravo Horns!