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The Breakdown: Iowa State @ Missouri

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By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher

For my overall thoughts on tonight’s matchup between Iowa State and Missouri, click on the video above.

Here are the essentials.

Missouri (17-6, 5-3) quick hits

The Tigers defeated Colorado 84-66 on Saturday. Balance is the key to the Missouri Tigers. Seven players on Mike Anderson’s roster average between 7.9 and 15 points per game.

Kim English leads the way for Missouri. The 6-foot-6 sophomore averages 15.1 points per game and has knocked down 51 3-pointers on the year.

The Tigers lead the Big 12 in 3-pointeres made, averaging 8.5 per game.

Best win: 74-68 over Kansas State on Jan. 9.
Worst loss: 59-52 vs. Richmond (neutral court) on Nov. 28.

Iowa State (13-10, 2-6) quick hits

Iowa State has lost five out of their last six basketball games after losing to Kansas State on Saturday. The Cyclones have dropped four of five to Missouri.

Greg McDermott is 2-4 vs. Mike Anderson coached teams.

Craig Brackins has averaged 13.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in his four meetings with the Tigers.

Official Iowa State ReleaseOfficial Missouri Release

THE PICK

Missouri 82, Iowa State 69

Chris Williams
Chris Williamshttp://www.CycloneFanatic.com
Chris is the Publisher of Cyclone Fanatic, one of the largest independent college sports media outlets in the country, and the Founder of Iowa Everywhere, a statewide digital platform dedicated to telling Iowa’s stories through sports and culture. A trusted voice for Cyclone fans, Williams has covered Iowa State athletics across print, radio, television, and digital media, earning a reputation as both a storyteller and community builder. Born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa, Williams also happens to be a devoted motorsports fan, country music enthusiast, and weekend pitmaster. He lives in central Iowa with his wife Ashley, their daughters Camryn and Elyse, and the family dog Diffie, who collectively keep him busier than a Big 12 schedule.

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