*** Official #4 Auburn vs #5 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

[CycloneRulzzz]

So likely Dayton then if we win that UCONN in the 5th place game.

 

[cayin]

Helluva game but to lose a 16 point lead and have several chances to extend a 5 point lead towards the end AND have a chance to get a go ahead bucket with less than 10 seconds - and fail at everything is not a great feeling.

No idea what we were trying to do offensively in the second half but going away from what worked great in the first half is certainly a decision.

it was an 18 pt lead

 

[Drew0311]

No he wasn’t. He barely played the entire second half

That does not make much sense to me. Especially since our offense went to crap and he is a huge offensive threat for us

 

[AlaCyclone]

Can this team get up for the game tomorrow night after this emotional loss?

As much as the other team that loses tonight.

 

[cyclonestunners]

Jefferson was a complete waste out their all day except the two threes, He didnt even try to rebound or tip the last ball. Something must seriously be wrong with Milan not to be out there at the end.

Ah, we're to the point of attacking individual players. Must have been a loss.

Oh wait... we even do this in wins.

Lol at brent blums comments. Players families NOTICE this negativity. It can have a result. In recruiting etc. We can be better.

 

[SoleCyclone]

Jefferson was a complete waste out their all day except the two threes, He didnt even try to rebound or tip the last ball. Something must seriously be wrong with Milan not to be out there at the end.

You spelled Lipsey wrong

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Between him not rebounding and Milan getting burnt on the perimeter, our defense gave up 50 points in the second half.

To be fair Auburn was scorching hot the first 8 minutes of the half. They were just flat out hitting shots too. That’s a damn good team.

 

[NorthCyd]

I’m concerned we could come out of Maui 1-2.

Better than 0-3.

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

That does not make much sense to me. Especially since our offense went to crap and he is a huge offensive threat for us

I agree. I have no clue either.

 

[t-noah]

Most of the team looked gassed in the 2nd half.

I hope this reinforces the need and use of a 9-10 man rotation (much of the time) this year.

Otz is smart. This year is going to be a grind. Again.

 

[Clonehomer]

That likely would involve beating uconn and handing them their 2nd l in 2 games. I'm guessing we go 1-2.

Did you watch their game today? This isn’t the UCONN team of the past couple years. I’m not going to guarantee a win, but this team tonight could have beat the UCONN team this afternoon pretty handily.

 

[CyGuy5]

Hate to say it, but those two really bad free throws from Lipsey hurt even more now. Obviously not the reason we lost but yikes

 

[JP4CY]

Hell of an environment.
Just really, really physical. Gonna need to replenish fluids.

Two pretty equal teams. Felt like an Elite 8 game.

 

[67CY]

I’m guessing they play terrible tomorrow against NC

 

[madguy30]

To be fair Auburn was scorching hot the first 8 minutes of the half. They were just flat out hitting shots too. That’s a damn good team.

They hit some threes from WAY out there.

 

[yler4cy]

Umm how many times did someone hit a 3 on him. He has improved greatly defensively but those dudes were big time fasinse

The one I seen he was on a guard. The dude took a step forward and then a quick step back to pop a 3 with Milan in his face. That's just the one I remember. What PF can guard on the parameter?

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

Better than 0-3.

Could very well happen as well in all honesty.

 

[hoosman]

6-11 274 lbs 3 rebounds. Story of the game.

 

[AlaCyclone]

it was an 18 pt lead

**** happens. Sometimes, ISU comes back from 18 down too.

 

[KCyclone2010]

I am so sick and tired of Iowa State basketball getting up by 15-20 points and blowing it. That’s inexcusable

I got ripped for saying this earlier. I love TJ. He’s great for ISU basketball, but he’s got to get better at drawing up easy buckets to kill runs. I swear we give up more 10 plus to 0 runs than anyone else.