"If you're a fan of high-level, "teeth-gritting" basketball, cancel your plans tonight, because Houston vs Iowa State is exactly what you're looking for. The Big 12 title race is reaching a boiling point as the No. 2 Cougars head into the absolute furnace that is Hilton Coliseum to take on the No. 6 Cyclones. This isn't just any matchup between two top-ten teams, it's a clash of similar programs that pride themselves on making life miserable for their opponents."
"To walk away with a win tonight, the Cougars will have to find a way to crack a defensive shell that hasn't broken at home all year. Iowa State is essentially playing with a sixth man in the stands, and they use that energy to fuel a transition game that can bury opponents before they even settle in. For Houston, the challenge is simple but steep: they have to take care of the ball better than anyone else in the country."
Houston arrives in Ames on a six-game winning streak to face a perfect 14-0 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in a critical Big 12 confrontation. Iowa State uses a fervent home crowd and the so-called Hilton Magic to power a fast transition attack that overwhelms opponents before they settle. Houston counters with physical rebounding, stifling defense and a grind-it-out style that wears teams down over 40 minutes. The Cougars must limit turnovers and penetrate Iowa State's defensive shell, while the Cyclones will try to stretch Houston with speed and perimeter shooting.
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