*** Official Tulsa Vs IOWA STATE Gameday Thread ***

[CycloneRulzzz]

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IOWA STATE (1-2, 0-0 BIG 12)
VS. TULSA (2-1, 0-0 AAC)
FRIDAY, NOV. 17 | 6:00 P.M. CST
CONWAY, S.C. | HTC CENTER (3,212)



Radio: Cyclone Radio Network
Talent: Chris Williams (pxp); Brent Blum (analyst)
TV: ESPNU
Talent: Alvaro Martin (pxp); Debbie Antonelli (analyst)

 

[cyclones500]

Survive and advance, as they say, and let's see where it goes.

Hard to know what to expect vs. Tulsa. Two teams I think would be difficult matchups for ISU, South Carolina and Western Michigan, are now on the left side of the bracket.

SC would present a physicality problem (although they can't hit the broadside of a barn, so maybe it's even-steven).

WMU G Wilder is a popular choice for MAC POY, and Western has a lot of experience, could have posed a challenge vs. a roster still finding its rhythm.

 

[bosco]

Please don't lose to a Haith coached team.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

This will be an interesting game - Tulsa is going to present a good challenge for ISU. Hopefully, the defense will tighten up a bit. At least they played a fun, open style on Thursday.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Great to see the guys gain a little confidence last night. While there are still a lot of things to work on, the teamwork improved and the flow was much better.

I'm wondering if we'll see a little less of Brase tonight? I'd love for him to be able to go another 20+ minutes, but you certainly don't want to push it either.

 

[cyclone101]

Survive and advance, as they say, and let's see where it goes.

Hard to know what to expect vs. Tulsa. Two teams I think would be difficult matchups for ISU, South Carolina and Western Michigan, are now on the left side of the bracket.

SC would present a physicality problem (although they can't hit the broadside of a barn, so maybe it's even-steven).

WMU G Wilder is a popular choice for MAC POY, and Western has a lot of experience, could have posed a challenge vs. a roster still finding its rhythm.

I thought I saw SC lost?

 

[jbindm]

Great to see the guys gain a little confidence last night. While there are still a lot of things to work on, the teamwork improved and the flow was much better.

I'm wondering if we'll see a little less of Brase tonight? I'd love for him to be able to go another 20+ minutes, but you certainly don't want to push it either.

Agreed. Giving up 96 points was less than ideal but they made some progress on offense and got a W. All we can ask is that they keep improving on something every game.

How much Brase plays will be something to watch for. Gotta think there's some soreness today. I trust them to play it smart with him. It will be a little easier to limit his minutes if Solomon can stay out of foul trouble.

 

[NWICY]

I thought I saw SC lost?

They did thus the left seed of bracket comment. Side note their fans are pretty friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 guys we walked into the gym with actually knew who ISU was and were very grateful for their final four run last year.

 

[Clonehomer]

Need something from Wiggington and Jackson. NWB can't keep up those minutes in back to backs.

 

[EYEoftheSTORM]

Love what I saw from our guy yesterday. Progress... baby steps... First and foremost, Cam Lard is a grown ass man. Nick Babb took over the game when needed and Don Jackson took advantage of the opportunities he was presented (3’s and free throws). Lindell did what Lindell is going to do for however long he is in Ames and I love it. Brings an element to this team we have never had in the Hoiball/Prohman era before. Solo will benefit from Lard’s presence ALOT moving forward. All we can ask for out of Beverly/Talley is solid consistent minutes and the rest should take care of itself. I loved what I saw yesterday, and there is still lots of room to improve but a 104 point outing was the shot in the arm a hungry CyclONEnation needed..

 

[cyclops]

Talent: Alvaro Martin (pxp); Debbie Antonelli (analyst)

gotta love that pxp talent

'In Jeff we trust'

 

[Cyclonepride]

Need something from Wiggington and Jackson. NWB can't keep up those minutes in back to backs.

Well, Monte pretty much did it, so it's not unheard of, but maybe once we establish how we are going to play and get into the flow of that, it will be easier for DJ or Lindell to take the reins for a few minutes a game.

 

[madguy30]

EPNU agan. BOOOOOOOO!

*disclaimer: I have the basic cable package through my rental and it doesn't include ESPNU.
The 1st world's a real ***** sometimes.

 

[2020cy]

Go to a bar, it’s Friday.

 

[cyclone101]

They did thus the left seed of bracket comment. Side note their fans are pretty friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 guys we walked into the gym with actually knew who ISU was and were very grateful for their final four run last year.

Oh lord. I need to stay off C.F. until atleast 7a.m. Too early...

Carry on!

 

[mj4cy]

The talent on our roster is clearly there to win this game handily. However, it's all the little things we haven't quite figured out yet that will make it close.


And HUGE bummer we have the same announcers as last night....

 

[oldman]

gotta love that pxp talent

'In Jeff we trust'

I thought Debbie did a decent job. Alvaro Martin is terrible!

 

[Clonehomer]

I thought Debbie did a decent job. Alvaro Martin is terrible!

I'm sure he's fantastic doing soccer on deportes, but he doesn't seem to grasp things like names or tempo of basketball.

 

[Acylum]

gotta love that pxp talent

'In Jeff we trust'

Yeah, Rulzzz is using the term “talent” very loosely.

 

[ISUCY23]

Hopefully we’ll see some improved defense. Especially when defending the drive. If they correct that, we’ll really start seeing some progress.