The third ranked Iowa State men are 15-0 for the first time in school history and return to action Saturday by hosting Oklahoma State. The Cyclones are 2-0 in the Big 12. The Cowboys are 13-2 overall and are 1-1 in conference play after a win over Central Florida.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger, who says transition defense and defending the rim will be important factors in the game.

Dominating the early stages of second halves have been a big part of ISU’s unbeaten start. It allowed them to overcome a sluggish first half in a Wednesday night 70-60 win at Baylor.