Nine days after losing to BYU in an instant classic at home, Iowa State dropped another unforgettable affair against the Cougars Thursday, but this time in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. “So much respect for BYU and their program,

Iowa State men's basketball needed someone to step up with Keshon Gilbert and Tamin Lipsey on the bench. Curtis Jones stepped up and then some vs BYU.

Iowa State’s tough-as-nails point guard had hoped a groin injury sustained late in Wednesday’s 76-56 Big 12 men’s basketball tournament win over Cincinnati wouldn’t keep him out of Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup with No. 17 BYU.

KANSAS CITY — Shortly after BYU squeaked past Iowa State 88-85 in two overtimes in an absolute thriller in Ames, Iowa, the Cougars and Cyclones started talking about a possible rematch in the Big 12 tournament this week at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

The No. 17 BYU Cougars face the No. 12 Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Tournament. Thursday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

It didn't end the way the Cyclones wanted it to, but Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger gives his takeaways from their trip to the Big 12 Tournament.

Another unforgettable battle between BYU and Iowa State. The Cougars conquered the Cyclones 96-92 Thursday in Kansas City, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals. BYU has now won nine consecutive games and moves to 24-8 on the season.