Wide Right & Natty Lite - All PostsCovering Iowa State athletics with enough humor to keep our sanity.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49575/natty-fave.png2024-03-18T09:30:00-05:00http://www.widerightnattylite.com/rss/current/2024-03-18T09:30:00-05:002024-03-18T09:30:00-05:00The Mid-Morning Dump: Iowa State 1 of 22 Teams with Both Men and Women Dancing
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<p>It’s a 2 seed for the men and a 7 seed for the women</p> <div class="c-float-right"><div id="WTZ5yj"><div data-anthem-component="aside:9505714"></div></div></div>
<p id="qiBSqR"><strong>WEEEEEE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. </strong>Iowa State won the<a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/16/24103504/iowa-state-wins-the-big-12-tournament-behind-dominate-win-over-houston"> Big 12 Tournament.</a></p>
<p id="7OrnO8"><strong>2 SEED IN THE EAST. </strong>Omaha to start out in a <a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/17/24104158/iowa-state-selected-as-a-two-seed-in-the-ncaa-tournament-will-play-south-dakota-state-in-omaha">tough East region.</a></p>
<p id="oZ6y2T"><strong>SOUTH DAKOTA STATE. </strong>Is Iowa State’s <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fiowa-state%2Fcyclone-insider%2F2024%2F03%2F17%2Fiowa-states-march-madness-opponent-is-south-dakota-state-in-2024-ncaa-tournament%2F72950764007%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.widerightnattylite.com%2F2024%2F3%2F18%2F24104731%2Fthe-mid-morning-dump-iowa-state-1-of-22-teams-with-both-men-and-women-dancing-march-madness" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">first round opponent. </a></p>
<p id="DNHqjv"><strong>TJ TALKS. </strong>TJ Otzelberger talks the <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fvideos%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fiowa-state%2Fcyclone-insider%2F2024%2F03%2F17%2Fiowa-states-tj-otzelberger-talks-about-facing-his-former-team%2F73011420007%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.widerightnattylite.com%2F2024%2F3%2F18%2F24104731%2Fthe-mid-morning-dump-iowa-state-1-of-22-teams-with-both-men-and-women-dancing-march-madness" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">draw ISU got.</a></p>
<p id="ZUdiTz"><strong>TWISTER SISTERS. </strong>Are a<a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/17/24104421/twister-sisters-climb-to-7-seed-will-take-on-maryland-in-opening-round-of-the-tournament"> 7 seed</a>, will face Maryland</p>
<p id="uYYiKL"><strong>BROWN AND BELANGER. </strong>Talk about their<a href="https://cyclonefanatic.com/2024/03/watch-addy-brown-hannah-belanger-on-iowa-states-ncaa-tournament-selection/"> tournament draw.</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">RT if your MBB & WBB teams are BOTH going dancing! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a> <a href="https://t.co/yuXYy8H8oM">pic.twitter.com/yuXYy8H8oM</a></p>— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1769536110873440531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="iucadR"><strong>SOFTBALL LOSS. </strong>Iowa State dropped a<a href="https://cyclones.com/news/2024/3/16/softball-cyclones-fall-to-houston-in-series-finale.aspx"> weekend series.</a></p>
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<p id="Q6S97j"><strong>BREAKING DOWN THE BRACKET. </strong>It’s here and it’s <a href="https://www.theringer.com/march-madness/2024/3/18/24104590/march-madness-bracket-breakdown-ncaa-tournament">beautiful. </a></p>
<p id="r7k8y8"><strong>MARCH MADNESS. </strong>Top <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/march-madness-selection-sunday-winners-and-losers-who-benefited-as-the-big-east-missed-out-003219885.html">winners and losers</a> from Sunday.</p>
<p id="A4F49E"><strong>RANKING. </strong>Each team from<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-ranking-every-team-playing-in-march-madness-from-no-1-to-68/"> 1 to 68.</a></p>
<p id="gcmKAQ"><strong>TEAM RECAP. </strong>Nice guide here on each <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/FirstLookField-39723129/march-madness-2024-every-team-mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-explained">team </a>from ESPN.</p>
<p id="6rcDM9"><strong>BRACKET PREDICTIONS. </strong>Tis the <a href="https://www.si.com/college/2024/03/18/march-madness-brackets-expert-predictions-for-the-2024-mens-ncaa-tournament">season</a>.</p>
<p id="sbaaHj"><strong>TOP CINDERELLA TEAMS. </strong>Check out the <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5348651%2F2024%2F03%2F17%2Fmarch-madness-upsets-picks-bracket-breakers-top-10%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.widerightnattylite.com%2F2024%2F3%2F18%2F24104731%2Fthe-mid-morning-dump-iowa-state-1-of-22-teams-with-both-men-and-women-dancing-march-madness" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">list</a>.</p>
<p id="ZMIgnF"><strong>WOMENS BRACKET. </strong>The final product is <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=womens+bracket&oq=womens+bracket&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgKGIAEMg8IAhAAGAoYgwEYsQMYgAQyBggDEEUYOzIJCAQQABgKGIAEMgkIBRAAGAoYgAQyCQgGEAAYChiABDIJCAcQABgKGIAEMgkICBAAGAoYgAQyCQgJEAAYChiABNIBCDE0MzNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">here</a>.</p>
<p id="4BSxze"><strong>KIM ENGLISH. </strong>Torches the <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/providences-kim-english-torches-bulls-march-madness-metrics">committee</a> after missing the dance.</p>
<p id="2z5egP"><strong>MOCK DRAFT. </strong>Will the Vikings <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pff.com%2Fnews%2Fdraft-2024-nfl-mock-draft-post-free-agency-minnesota-vikings-trade-up-jj-mccarthy&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.widerightnattylite.com%2F2024%2F3%2F18%2F24104731%2Fthe-mid-morning-dump-iowa-state-1-of-22-teams-with-both-men-and-women-dancing-march-madness" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">trade </a>into the top 5?</p>
<p id="LwMWaH"><strong>KYRIE. </strong>What a game he had<a href="https://www.nba.com/news/kyrie-irving-game-winner-lefty-hook-shot-lifts-mavericks-past-nuggets-horry-scale"> last night.</a></p>
<p id="0dstZD"><strong>MLB SPRING TRAINING. </strong>Updates on players<a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/players-making-big-spring-training-impression"> performing well. </a></p>
https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/18/24104731/the-mid-morning-dump-iowa-state-1-of-22-teams-with-both-men-and-women-dancing-march-madnessCYHusker2024-03-17T19:55:53-05:002024-03-17T19:55:53-05:00Twister Sisters climb to 7 seed, will take on Maryland in opening round of the Tournament
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<p>Off the 8/9 line</p> <p id="Bf47gS">It took the entire thirty-eight minutes of the bracket reveal for them to hear their name be called, but the Cyclones are dancing once again. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"> ' <br><br>For the 22nd time in program history, we will play in the NCAA Tournament! More information coming <br><br> ️ ️ <a href="https://t.co/p1svt1xk9P">pic.twitter.com/p1svt1xk9P</a></p>— Cyclone Basketball (@CycloneWBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/CycloneWBB/status/1769523818685768058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="LX64xi">An incredible achievement for a team that is rebounding after all the player turnover from last year, the Cyclones fought and clawed their way off the bubble all the way up to a number seven seed in one of the two Portland regions where they’ll take on the tenth seeded Maryland Terrapins out of the Big 10. Should the Cyclones advance, they’ll likely play second-seeded Stanford in Stanford as the top four seeds host the first two rounds.</p>
https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/17/24104421/twister-sisters-climb-to-7-seed-will-take-on-maryland-in-opening-round-of-the-tournamentDBragaSports2024-03-17T17:12:02-05:002024-03-17T17:12:02-05:00Iowa State Selected As A Two Seed In The NCAA Tournament, Will Play South Dakota State In Omaha
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<p>Iowa State will play on Thursday in the first round</p> <p id="yo0nSh">Following an impressive win over Houston last night to win the Big 12 Tournament, Iowa State has been selected as a two seed and will play in Omaha on Thursday. They will be part of the East region with number one overall seed and defending National Champions UCONN.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">See you at Hilton West.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cyclones?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cyclones</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/C5C?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#C5C</a> <a href="https://t.co/MHK89swz4Z">pic.twitter.com/MHK89swz4Z</a></p>— Iowa State Men’s Basketball (@CycloneMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/CycloneMBB/status/1769485700469272658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p id="NRwqBh">The Jackrabbits and Cyclones will square off on Thursday in Omaha. Then sitting in the wings are the Drake Bulldogs if they can get by Washington State. Tip off times will be released later today. </p>
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https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/17/24104158/iowa-state-selected-as-a-two-seed-in-the-ncaa-tournament-will-play-south-dakota-state-in-omahaMatthias Schwartzkopf2024-03-16T19:43:51-05:002024-03-16T19:43:51-05:00Iowa State Wins The Big 12 Tournament Behind Dominant Win Over Houston
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<p>The Cyclones absolutely bodied Houston</p> <p id="QOgXWr">Your Iowa State Cyclones are the 2024 Big 12 Tournament Champions! The Cyclones put an absolute beat down on Houston 69-41. </p>
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<p id="IThrsQ">Milan Momcilovic came alive in a big way tonight. The freshman snapped out of a bit of a funk and led the Cyclones in scoring with 18 points. He, Keshon Gilbert and Tamin Lipsey were named to the All-Tournament team following the game. Keshon Gilbert was named MVP of the tournament. </p>
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<p id="3e1Kxz">Iowa State will more than likely be a #2 seed heading into next week and it looks like the Cyclones may find themselves in Omaha in the first round. We will know tomorrow afternoon when the brackets are released.</p>
<p id="gzN5am">Go have a beer or 10 Cyclone fans. Your Iowa State Cyclones are Big 12 Tournament Champions! </p>
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https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/16/24103504/iowa-state-wins-the-big-12-tournament-behind-dominate-win-over-houstonMatthias Schwartzkopf2024-03-16T08:48:44-05:002024-03-16T08:48:44-05:00Men’s Basketball Preview: We’re Talkin’ Houston Part III - Big 12 Championship
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<p>It’s the season rubber match for the Big 12 Championship</p> <p id="lJMkRG"><strong>Who: </strong>#7 Iowa State (26-7, 13-5 Big 12) vs. #1 Houston (30-3, 15-3 Big 12)</p>
<p id="ENrRTs"><strong>Where: </strong>T-Mobile Center (18,500) – Kansas City, Mo.</p>
<p id="Mzq6bJ"><strong>When: </strong>Saturday, March 16, 2024 – 5 p.m. CT</p>
<p id="6h9jQX"><strong>Last Time Against Houston: </strong>Iowa State and Houston last played one another on February 19th. Houston taking that matchup 73-65 in a hard nosed physical matchup. Iowa State would climb into a deficit in that one but would claw their way back to within 2 before Houston would clamp down and lock the game down. Keshon Gilbert led Iowa State in scoring that night with 17 points. </p>
<p id="wZh1dS"><strong>Houston Player To Watch: </strong>None other than Big 12 player of the year Jamal Shead. The Senior is averaging 12 points per game in the Big 12 Tournament and he is the engine that makes the Houston Cougars go. If you can(big if) limit his impact on a game, it gives you a fighting chance against Houston.</p>
<p id="lhYYQQ"><strong>Pick Three</strong></p>
<p id="vbXx5W">1- Iowa State will get out rebounded</p>
<p id="A9C1Z8">2- Tamin Lipsey will lead Iowa State in scoring</p>
<p id="1Fdz5g">3- Sampson will get a technical</p>
<p id="bHEPXa"><strong>What Will Happen</strong></p>
<p id="32mXfV">This one is hard to pick. Houston is really good folks, but they keep getting banged up each and every game. The status of big man J’wan Roberts seems in doubt tonight after getting injured on early in the game against Texas Tech but that may be equalized a bit by Hason Ward not appearing the most healthy last night after tweaking something against Kansas State. Both teams play very aggressive defense and some of the wear and tear is showing a bit. Nonetheless this is going to be a war and Iowa State will have a crowd advantage behind them. For the hell of it I am going to take Iowa State by one in this one. No real basketball reason other than Hilton South. </p>
<p id="B1B8h0">Iowa State - 62</p>
<p id="IjZiwt">Houston - 61</p>
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<p>Houston now waits Saturday afternoon</p> <p id="fwNC2K">Last one out of Ames, turn the lights off.</p>
<p id="ANJzB6">Iowa State is headed to the Big 12 Championship Game after defeating Baylor 76-62. The Cyclones will take on the top-ranked Houston Cougars for it all.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">See ya tomorrow night.<br><br>Last one out of Ames grab the lights.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cyclones?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cyclones</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/C5C?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#C5C</a> <a href="https://t.co/kfk7qdkvNW">pic.twitter.com/kfk7qdkvNW</a></p>— Iowa State Men’s Basketball (@CycloneMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/CycloneMBB/status/1768845613762859483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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<p id="K0e6mb">Baylor and Iowa State went back and forth for most of the first half with Iowa State holding the lead. After a flagrant foul on Jayden Nunn, Iowa State would grab a 9 point lead and never really look back. The Cyclone lead would even grow to 22 in the second half and Baylor would not get within more than 12.</p>
<p id="m4Pqge">Keshon Gilbert appears to have returned to his old ways leading Iowa State in scoring with 20 points. Curtis Jones scored 13 points of his own and Tamin Lipsey scored 10 points as well. Outperforming the Baylor guards all night was one of the main catalyst for a Cyclone win tonight.</p>
<p id="Y9bL50">Iowa State will now face Houston in the rubber match on Saturday night for the Big 12 Tournament title. Tip-off is 5pm CST.</p>
https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/15/24102625/iowa-state-head-to-the-big-12-championship-game-thumping-baylor-76-62Matthias Schwartzkopf2024-03-14T20:43:33-05:002024-03-14T20:43:33-05:00Iowa State Advances To Big 12 Tournament Semifinals, Knocking Out Kansas State 76-57
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<p>Huge night for Robert Jones</p> <p id="bKqtjm">Iowa State is headed to the Big 12 Semifinals after knocking out 76-57.</p>
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<p lang="und" dir="ltr"> >>>>>> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cyclones?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cyclones</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/C5C?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#C5C</a> <a href="https://t.co/G1ggr4HxcK">pic.twitter.com/G1ggr4HxcK</a></p>— Iowa State Men’s Basketball (@CycloneMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/CycloneMBB/status/1768446982983409735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2024</a>
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<p id="AFG4iq">Robert Jones was huge all game. The senior scored a team high 18 points to lead all Iowa State scorers. The Cyclone’s energy man was 6-7 from the floor and even made some free throws along the way! Tre King who also rebounded from a poor stretch of games, added in 16 points of his own.</p>
<p id="BMglwU">Iowa State will now wait the winner of Baylor and Cincinnati and play the night cap in Kansas City tomorrow night. Surely there will be a ton of Iowa State fans headed down I-35 to be part of the action tomorrow night.</p>
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https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/14/24101412/iowa-state-advances-to-big-12-tournament-semifinals-knocking-out-kansas-state-76-57Matthias Schwartzkopf2024-03-14T10:50:56-05:002024-03-14T10:50:56-05:00Men’s Basketball Preview: We’re Talkin’ Kansas State Part III
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<p>For the second time in a week Iowa State and Kansas State face off</p> <p id="lJMkRG"><strong>Who: </strong>No. 7 Iowa State (24-7, 13-5 Big 12) vs. Kansas State (19-13, 8-10 Big 12)</p>
<p id="ENrRTs"><strong>Where: </strong>T-Mobile Center (18,500) – Kansas City, Mo.</p>
<p id="Mzq6bJ"><strong>When: </strong>Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 6 p.m. CT</p>
<p id="DfZmV8"><strong>Last Time Out: </strong>Iowa State fell to Kansas State in Manhattan last Saturday, 65-58. The Cyclones jumped out to an 11 point lead but the Wildcats kept chipping away at the lead to eventually take the lead. Iowa State continued to have offensive struggles and just couldn’t get enough stops when they eventually brought the Kansas State lead down to 3. The Cyclones outshot the Wildcats from the field, 43 percent to 40 percent, but Kansas State owned a 36-27 edge on the glass and had a 10-7 advantage in second-chance points and a 20-11 edge in points off turnovers.</p>
<p id="mlQNzx"><strong>Opponent Player To Watch: </strong>Taylor Perry was on fire last night for Kansa State. The guard scored 21 points and was making big shot after big shot to bring Kansas State back to win against Texas. Iowa State will have to hold momentum at bay in this one and keeping good shooters down will go a long way.</p>
<p id="M0xZgK"><strong>Pick Three</strong></p>
<p id="w8OuGB">1- Keshon Gilbert gets back on track</p>
<p id="WGenuz">2- Iowa State has a better effort on the glass</p>
<p id="goNyip">3- Iowa State forces over 15 turnovers</p>
<p id="WWs9cH"><strong>What Will Happen</strong></p>
<p id="C0TGKP">Iowa State is playing high level defense but the wear and tear of the season has taken a toll on the offense. The Cyclones more than likely will be without a key depth piece in Damarion Watson who suffered a concussion on Saturday against Kansas State. So the bench depth for the Cyclones will be tested for a team that is already a bit worn down. Keshon Gilbert will have to find his mid season groove again if Iowa State wants to have a chance to make significant noise in postseason play. Iowa State has had a tough time with Kansas State in both matchups this season and I don’t expect them to have the magic answer all the sudden a few days after playing them. It will be a grinder of a game but ultimately Iowa State will find a way in this one but it will be close.</p>
<p id="qPFPuC">Iowa State - 62</p>
<p id="uNlmBb">Kansas State - 55</p>
https://www.widerightnattylite.com/2024/3/14/24100813/mens-basketball-preview-were-talkin-kansas-state-part-iiiMatthias Schwartzkopf