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Favored Cyclones have rare opportunity on Big Monday

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Iowa State University has fielded a men’s basketball team dating back to the year 1908.

Only once, back in 1957, have the Cyclones defeated the No. 1 team in America. The great “Roland Rocket” Gary Thompson led Iowa State past a guy named Wilt Chamberlain and the Kansas Jayhawks by a 39-37 final.  

Fresh off of Saturday’s relieving 13-point road victory over Kansas State, the Cyclones will likely have an opportunity to do it again, assuming that Oklahoma (15-1, 4-1) jumps to the top spot following Kansas’ midweek loss to West Virginia.

Vegas has chimed in too on tomorrow night’s 8 p.m. tip (ESPN). The experts in the desert have Iowa State favored by 2.5. 

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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