One of the most exciting aspects of the game installed at Iowa State by former Head Coach Fred Hoiberg and maintained by current Head Coach Steve Prohm is a fast-paced, pass-first offense. Unfortunately, the pass-first ideology has disappeared at times this year, and Thursday night’s loss to Iowa 78-64 in Carver Hawkeye Arena was no exception.
Senior Matt Thomas started out aggressive for the Cyclones early on, scoring 7 points in the first 5 minutes before receiving his second foul of the half and being forced to sit on the bench. Iowa State was lost without Matty Ice, as the Hawkeyes scored 10 unanswered points while Thomas watched.