**** WBB: ISU @ Cincinnati- Game Thread - 5:30 pm ESPN+ ****

[ZorkClone]

Who: Iowa State (15-9, 6-5 Big 12) vs. Cincinnati (13-7, 5-5 Big 12)
Where: Fifth Third Arena – Cincinnati, Ohio
When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. CT

The Links
WATCH: ESPN+
PxP: Anthony Mazzini Analyst: AB Spencer Stocks
LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson
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Iowa State travels to Cincinnati on Wednesday to take on the Bearcats in Fifth Third Arena. The Cyclones are 3-0 all-time against the Bearcats after picking up a win on Senior Day a season ago.

INSIDE THE SERIES
Overall: ISU leads 3-0
In Cincinnati: ISU leads 1-0
Fennelly vs. Cincinnati: 3-0

SERIES NOTE
The Cyclones and Bearcats faced off once last season with ISU taking the 76-60 on Senior Day in Ames. The margin of victory a season ago (+16) was the smallest for ISU in its all-time series against Cincinnati.

 

[NWICY]

Early tip, thanks for the heads up radio for me this evening.

 

[ZorkClone]

Early tip, thanks for the heads up radio for me this evening.

FYI, I had it too early its actually 5:30.

 

[BenEClone]

The camera caught Crooks watching Texas celebrate in the conference tournament we assumed she doesn't like to lose and would set her sights on a win. We should be better than last year - tonight might be a last opportunity to start on the road to that potential. I don't want to talk about whether a run through the NIT would be a good thing for this team.

 

[CYDJ]

The passing is 100% better already tonight. Cincinatti must not be very good.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Need a win here! Go Cyclones!

 

[swclone11]

Officials are calling the hand checks. Should be good for us. So far, seem like our passes have a bit more zip on them.

 

[swclone11]

Also, of note, Harris unavailable due to illness today.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Good start!

 

[acoustimac]

Woof…Brown is 0-5 and Crooks has one basket. Thankfully AJ is on. Ryan looking good too.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Build on this lead!

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Woof…Brown is 0-5 and Crooks has one basket. Thankfully AJ is on. Ryan looking good too.

I'm okay if the scoring is more balanced to be honest

 

[swclone11]

Amazing kickout from Brown to Joens there.

 

[acoustimac]

Isn’t it the norm that a crappy three point shooting team starts getting hot against us?

 

[swclone11]

Isn’t it the norm that a crappy three point shooting team starts getting hot against us?

Usually. We were doing a bit better at not leaving them just wide open, but they've had a few of those too.

 

[rosshm16]

I have no idea if Cinci is any good, but we look good today!

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Oh Reagan, make your free throws!

 

[1SEIACLONE]

Off to a good start, caught a break on the foul on the last second 3rd point attempt but only make 1 of 3 from the line.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Let's blow them out! Cincy is really struggling right now

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

If Audi learns to pump fake, she'd really elevate her game