The 16th ranked Iowa State men open the regular season at home Monday night against Fairleigh-Dickinson. The Cyclones split a pair of exhibition games and coach T.J. Otzelberger would like to see the Cyclones impose their will on defense.

Otzelberger on what he wants to see from his team.

Senior point guard Tamin Lipsey returned to practice late last week after being sidelined with a sprained knee and his availability tonight remains a question.