Iowa State Cyclones (ML) ..

After playing similar level basketball to Cincinnati for a lot of the game yesterday, Iowa State finally managed to pull away in the second half, winning the game by 20. Now, I don't believe that the Cyclones are going to blow BYU out, because the Cougars are a really good basketball team. However, I do really like the overall game of the Cyclones a lot more in this spot. ISU is very, very deep with five double digit scorers. That will help them go far into the dance this season. Looking at BYU, it's one of the hottest teams in College Hoops right now. No, that isn't the thing that ISU fans want to hear. However, it must be said. There are some flaws to the Cougars' game though. They are also a deep roster, but have very weak defending for a team that's supposed to be a top team in the Big 12. That lack of defending is going to hurt them and could see them in a lot more high scoring battles when in matters. ISU should have the guys to thrive in a close game here and I expect them to pull away in the closing stages of the game. Give me the Cyclones.

Score Prediction: 79-71 ISU.