Ames, Iowa — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger says it is about surviving the grind of a tough Big 12 race.
After falling short of an upset against top ranked Baylor the 11th ranked Cyclones host another rated foe Wednesday night against 25th ranked Texas Tech.
Otzelberger says teams in the Big 12 are succeeding with defense and rebounding.
Otzelberger says it will take a consistent effort to have success in the league race.
Otzelberger says Tech may be the best defensive team in the Big 12.
The Cyclones will be out to snap a 24 game losing streak to Big 12 foes. Junior forward Trastan Enaruna
Enaruna says the Cyclones have prepared for the grind of conference play.
Iowa State’s last Big 12 victory came back on February 25 of 2020 and in that game guard Tre Jackson had 18 points.
