Two of the better teams in the conference matching up at Allen Fieldhouse.

If ISU loses they will have lost 4 of their last 6 games. If KU loses they will have lost 3 of their last 4.

ISU 15
KU 25

1st H 5:30

The loss of Momcilovic is really starting to take a toll on ISU.

Encouraging sign pre-game here in Lawrence. Milan Momcilovic getting up some shots as he works to return from broken finger in non-shooting hand. pic.twitter.com/L4cfDwEXJh

— Bill Seals (@williamseals) February 4, 2025

ISU is 6 for 20 from the field and 1 for 10 from 3. Ugly.

I have Iowa St in my Final Four and feel like they are capable of winning it all, but the one thing that really worries me about their ability to win it is that their offense is built on physically pushing off on every offensive play and bullying their way to the basket. It doesn't get called in the Big 12, so they could run into an issue along the way with the wrong set of refs who don't allow it.

It's become evident also they definitely need the tall European kid back for offensive purposes.

Iowa st has crumbled since overtime at Arizona. Seem exhausted. Their execution and energy needs to be excellent the whole game to beat good teams (Hou is similar) and it usually is.. but they're gassed.

I am doubtful KU gives up another big second half lead.

boognish_bear said:

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I am doubtful KU gives up another big second half lead.

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I think the roof of AFH would blow off from all the steam if that were to happen again tonight.

Jay birds getting the usual home cooking from the refs tonight.

So unless this game flips a lot in the final 10 minutes, we could be in a 3 or 4 way tie with Iowa St, KU and potentially BYU for 4th if we can pull off the upset in Lubbock with a limited team tomorrow night.

Through 30 minutes of this game Iowa St's bench has contributed exactly 0 points.

ISU shooting 31% from the floor and 15% from 3

Iowa State's 19 first-half points are the fewest in a first half since TJ Otzelberger got the job 4 years ago.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 4, 2025

IowaBear said:

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The loss of Momcilovic is really starting to take a toll on ISU.

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That's a huge loss. He's a matchup nightmare with his combination of size and skill. Taking that off the floor completely changes their offense.

bear2be2 said:

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IowaBear said:

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The loss of Momcilovic is really starting to take a toll on ISU.

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That's a huge loss. He's a matchup nightmare with his combination of size and skill. Taking that off the floor completely changes their offense.

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Also forces Curtis Jones into the starting lineup where he hasn't been quite as effective as he's been in the 6th Man role for ISU.