No. 6 Iowa State celebrated its seniors and achieved a significant milestone by completing an undefeated season at home (18-0) for the first time since 2000-01, after defeating No. 20 BYU. The Cyclones, coming into the game with a 17-game home win streak and a nine-game sellout streak, faced their first halftime deficit this season at Hilton Coliseum against BYU, trailing 38-27, but managed to turn the game around, ultimately recording their 18th home win of the season. This victory not only marked a historic achievement for the team but also showcased their resilience, having trailed in the second half for a total of only 1:09 during their home win streak. The team's success is a stark contrast to the 2020-21 season when they went 0-18 in Big 12 Conference play. Tamin Lipsey, reflecting on the undefeated season, highlighted the team's defensive efforts, particularly noting a sequence of "8 stops in a row" that fueled their comeback.
T.J. Otzelberger's opening statement on the win over BYU. https://t.co/OwjsUo6VQV
T.J. Otzelberger begins his press conference by thanking @RandyPete https://t.co/H5wyq6gNY5
Tamin Lipsey was asked about what it means to him to go undefeated at home for the first time since 2000-01. He said he wasn't alive for that one.
"It started on the defensive side. The first thing we talked about after the game was getting 8 stops in a row." - Tamin Lipsey on where the comeback started.
In 2020-21, Iowa State went 0-18 in @Big12Conference play. Tonight, the Cyclones just recorded their first undefeated season at home (18-0) since 2000-01. https://t.co/OaPkiT6zvp
In 2020-21, Iowa State went 0-18 in @Big12Conference play. Tonight, the Cyclones just recorded its first undefeated season at home (18-0) since 2000-01. https://t.co/OaPkiT61FR
Hilton Coliseum was a FORTRESS this season 😲 @CycloneMBB https://t.co/PBOksTdHna
Iowa State was unbeatable at Hilton Coliseum https://t.co/3DXTjHPmEW
BYU 38, Iowa State 27. Half. This mark's the Cyclones' first halftime deficit this season at Hilton Coliseum, where they have not lost. Last time ISU dropped one here, they trailed at half in the home finale last year to West Virginia.
Houston toughs it out in Orlando, so Iowa State will have to win out and get help from Kansas for a share of the Big 12 title. Cyclones up 9-4 early against BYU.
Iowa State fans weren't happy with a no-call, but the defense forced a turnover on a steal. The ball got thrown in front of Tre King, who saved it from going out of bounds and bounced it off of a BYU defender. Milan hit the turnaround on the inbound, and Hilton erupted.4-0 early
During its 17-game home win streak, Iowa State has trailed in the 2nd half for a total of 1:09; Houston (0:31) and West Virginia (0:38) are the only teams to hold a 2nd-half lead at Hilton Coliseum this season.
Iowa State comes into tonight on a 17-game home win streak, and a nine-game sellout streak (14,267).
No. 6 Iowa State will celebrate its seniors Wednesday night against No. 20 BYU. They could finish unbeaten at Hilton for the first time since 2000-01 writes our @ROBWGRAY https://t.co/CaXJtBCqAC