Feb 20, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; Iowa State guard Monte Morris (11) takes a jump shot against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Aaron Ross (15) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
The Internet was awfully hard on this team earlier this year and understandably so. The Cyclones weren’t playing up to their full potential and Iowa Staters are opinionated folks.
The fact that people care so much is what makes college sports so great. Without the passion, Hilton Coliseum wouldn’t be a top 10 venue and selfishly, I would be out of a job.
But in taking a macro look at the meaning of Iowa State’s 82-80 overtime victory over Texas Tech on Monday night, can we all step back and give this team – and its coach – a ton of credit?
This team has come so far and guys, Iowa State just won its fifth Big 12 road game of the season. With that, this team in very prestigious company.
Seasons with 5 conference road wins:
1923- 5-3 Missouri Valley
1944- 5-1 Big Six
2000- 6-2 Big 12
2001- 5-3 Big 12
2017- 5-3 Big 12
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