Cyclones Fight for Postseason Seed

0:00On March 6th, the Iowa State Cyclones are gearing up for their final regular season game on Saturday against the Arizona Wildcats. After a rough patch, they've dropped three of their last four contests, putting them at six losses overall. That slump has them fighting to hold on to a top tournament seed as the postseason nears. The Big 12 schedule has been brutal, especially with three road games in that stretch wearing the team down. Despite a strong season, these setbacks came against tough competition and heavy travel demands. A big factor in the slide has been senior forward, Joshua Jefferson, once in the mix for national player of the year honors. Lately, his shooting efficiency has tanked, including a rough 2 for 17 performance in their recent loss to Arizona, plus four turnovers amid, foul trouble. He's now shot under 50% from the field in seven straight games, even when posting big scoring nights. Fixing those issues, like better ball protection, could spark a turnaround for the high usage star. With some rest before a home match up against the Arizona State Sun Devils, this feels like the perfect chance for Jefferson and the Cyclones to regain.

1:07Momentum heading into March.