*** Official IOWA STATE VS #8 Texas Tech Game(Day) Thread ***

[awd4cy]

That was the best half of basketball we've played all year. Including Kansas.

Yep. I definitely think it was. You definitely can tell that loss Saturday didn’t sit well with the players and they are playing with a lot of urgency

 

[Lineup]

Playing with energy. Keep up the fast play and wear them out

 

[CycloneErik]

Nice lead here at the half.

 

[awd4cy]

I think we also finished the half with 0 turnovers. Very impressive on the road.

 

[cycophagus]

Stats of the Half

__________ISU___TXT
Assists_____8_____3
Turnovers___0_____4

 

[Cyclonepride]

I’m guessing TT will turn up their defense to 11 in the second half. That’s good for ball fakes and back cuts.

 

[helechopper]

I have a good feeling if they keep this style of play up.

 

[madguy30]

I looked up a bunch of data on a bunch of sports websites, and then followed the twitter and from what I understand, if ISU outscores Texas Tech again by the same margin in the 2nd half, they'll win.

 

[ArgentCy]

It's the best statistical defense we've had in about 18 years but sometimes it's hard to see how.

Tech is not a great or even good offense. They win by having a very good defense. So our 41 is key and need to keep it up. Take some strong drives if your not feeling the open three.

 

[Final42b]

Lindell and Talen doing a great job of penetrating.

 

[CyArob]

Pretty cool to see what happens when you don't turn the ball over and stay even in rebounding.

 

[IcSyU]

10/15 inside the arc: Excellent
4/16 beyond the arc: Less than ideal
9/12 at the stripe: Excellent

41 points against TTU at half? Excellent.

 

[SpokaneCY]

I don't know that we played the best but it seemed like we had the best game plan and were the most prepared.

Obvious we've worked on inbounds plays...

 

[Blandboy]

Great passing and sharing the ball. THT and Wiggy keep attacking the rim. Solid minutes from Condit. If we can get something from Haliburton and WB, we’re going to be tough to beat.

 

[JP4CY]

I’ll take it.

Only a 67% chance when up 41?

 

[67CY]

Tremendous 1st half by the Cyclones: Dictating the pace of play and really getting Tech out of rhythm offensively

Hope CSP keeps playing uptempo and doesn’t try to go to his half court offense

 

[ArgentCy]

I looked up a bunch of data on a bunch of sports websites, and then followed the twitter and from what I understand, if ISU outscores Texas Tech again by the same margin in the 2nd half, they'll win.

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[moforisu]

really liking the ball movement tonight.

I thought this was KEY early in the year.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I think the best run was with Babb/Wigginton/Shayok/THT/Jacobson

Guessing we won’t see Cam tonight but boy could we use him.

 

[helechopper]

I can’t wait to dethrone Kansas.