**** WBB: ISU vs #4 Baylor Saturday 12 pm ESPN+ GAME THREAD ****

[BoxsterCy]

Who: Iowa State (11-4, 4-0 Big 12) vs. No. 4 Baylor (14-1, 3-1 Big 12)

Where: Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa

When: Saturday, January 13, 2024 – 12:00 p.m. CT


WATCH: Big 12 Now on ESPN+
PxP: John Walters Analyst: Molly Parrott

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson

LIVE STATS

Link to full preview from Iowa State:

Iowa State vs. No. 4 Baylor Gameday Primer - Iowa State University Athletics

Iowa State faces a tough test on Saturday afternoon when No. 4 Baylor comes to Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones are searching for their 12th all-time win against the

cyclones.com

 

[BoxsterCy]

Game is a go and since it's a noon start I thought I'd do the game thread a little early so peeps could chat some pre-game.

Baylor is in town for those who didn't know. They came to Ames after their game in Lawrence. Believe that was their plan all along but worked out well for everyone considering the dual storms that have hit Iowa.

 

[ZorkClone]

Big game! I expect a pretty empty game to die to weather. I will be there though.

 

[Cycsk]

Game is a go and since it's a noon start I thought I'd do the game thread a little early so peeps could chat some pre-game.

Baylor is in town for those who didn't know. They came to Ames after their game in Lawrence. Believe that was their plan all along but worked out well for everyone considering the dual storms that have hit Iowa.

We let them practice in our facility? Doesn't sound like something Baylor would do for us.

 

[Frog]

We let them practice in our facility? Doesn't sound like something Baylor would do for us.

They would probably let us practice in the parking lot if had same snowy cold weather.

 

[NWICY]

We let them practice in our facility? Doesn't sound like something Baylor would do for us.

They would have sent us to the outdoor courts down by the river.

 

[acoustimac]

Sadly we’ve decided not to make the two hour trip in the nasty weather. I def feel badly about not being there to support the ladies as they take Baylor down.

 

[AlCyJim]

Sadly we’ve decided not to make the two hour trip in the nasty weather. I def feel badly about not being there to support the ladies as they take Baylor down.

not going either cause not going to be scooped out till after noon. however gave the tickets away so there will be people in my seats and will watch on tv

 

[ICCYFAN]

The lop-sided Baylor loss at KU gave reason to pause - how did they do it? Baylor starts four guards and they shot poorly. KU pounded it inside to Taiyanna Jackson and she dominated, with 29 points and 19 boards. Since we have a strong inside presence, I think we’ve got a puncher’s chance. We followed the Texas blueprint to beat WVU and we’ll follow the KU plan to challenge Baylor. ISU in another upset, 69-68! Let’s go State!

 

[BoxsterCy]

The lop-sided Baylor loss at KU gave reason to pause - how did they do it? Baylor starts four guards and they shot poorly. KU pounded it inside to Taiyanna Jackson and she dominated, with 29 points and 19 boards. Since we have a strong inside presence, I think we’ve got a puncher’s chance. We followed the Texas blueprint to beat WVU and we’ll follow the KU plan to challenge Baylor. ISU in another upset, 69-68! Let’s go State!

Jackson scoring more than 15 and not fouling out is the anomaly of the season so far. As in Kansas scoring 87. About as unexpected as any game this season.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Interesting graphic.

 

[Gunnerclone]

They would have sent us to the outdoor courts down by the river.

With no tents in 100 degree heat.

 

[farm85]

Baylor hoping to bounce back from first loss in tough road environment

The Baylor women hope to bounce back in one of the most intimidating environments in the Big 12.

wacotrib.com

I heard an interview with Coach Collen during the BU men's inaugural game at their new arena. She made the comment that their new facility should help them with a "home-court advantage" & mentioned how intimidating it was to play at ISU because of "our crowd". (Not an exact quote, but she definitely said Hilton was a tough environment & hoped that their new arena would give BU an advantage).

Made me smile to hear CNC say that. Hopefully the fans that are able to come tomorrow can show BU how intimidating Hilton can be even in a blizzard warning!

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Really wanted to be at this one because it's Baylor and return of DF. But weather is too brutal to attempt a go when it can be watched online in the safety of home.

 

[bosco]

John Walters is PxP? Guessing the
Scheduled PxP couldn't make it?

 

[riceville98]

Sadly we’ve decided not to make the two hour trip in the nasty weather. I def feel badly about not being there to support the ladies as they take Baylor down.

Same here--Not making the drive today. Roads and cold not a good combo

 

[riceville98]

John Walters is PxP? Guessing the
Scheduled PxP couldn't make it?

I he does a couple womens games every season

 

[ISC]

Same here--Not making the drive today. Roads and cold not a food combo

yeah, sad day. We get a very rare conference-game home double header with men's and women's games and I'm snowed in - our road is completely impassable.

Will be cheering on loudly from my couch.

If anyone wants free wbb tickets, send me a message. I have 4 reserved + 2 JCC tickets (so 6 total). May have 4 free mbb tickets too - just waiting to hear back from my brother.

GO CYCLONES!!!

 

[Cycsk]

The lop-sided Baylor loss at KU gave reason to pause - how did they do it? Baylor starts four guards and they shot poorly. KU pounded it inside to Taiyanna Jackson and she dominated, with 29 points and 19 boards. Since we have a strong inside presence, I think we’ve got a puncher’s chance. We followed the Texas blueprint to beat WVU and we’ll follow the KU plan to challenge Baylor. ISU in another upset, 69-68! Let’s go State!

So, we may get to see a shootout with Crooks scoring 30+. I like that we can score from inside or outside. Hope the double teams on Crooks also lead to open shots from Diew and Bristow.

 

[Cycsk]

John Walters is PxP? Guessing the
Scheduled PxP couldn't make it?

C-Dub on color?