Iowa State Gains Ground in Big Twelve, Hosts Sun Devils

0:00On March 4th, Iowa State Cyclones picked up some breathing room in the Big 12 standings this week thanks to a stunning upset loss by the Kansas. Jay Hawks to the Arizona State Sun Devils. With just one regular season game left for both teams, this shake-up keeps Iowa State seating hopes alive heading into the conference tournament. The Cyclones, fresh off their own recent loss to Arizona, still boasts a solid season record and eyes on a strong NCAA tournament run. The Big 12 has been the toughest league all year, packed with final four contenders battling for positioning and double buys. Kansas coach Bill Self got ejected during that roadflop, turning what looked like a sure win into a disaster and handing Iowa State a tiebreaker, lifeline. Fans are buzzing about how teams might be peeking ahead to March madness, sparking more chaos. Now Iowa State hosts those same sun devils on Saturday, while Kansas welcomed struggling Kansas State at home as heavy favorites. The fourth seed seems like a long shot for the Cyclones, but Tuesday's wild results prove anything can happen.

1:03Battle tested and full of potential, Iowa State stays locked in for whatever the tournaments throw their way next.