Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger says rebounding and defense is the focus as the fourth ranked Cyclones get ready for Monday night’s visit to second ranked Arizona. The Cyclones are coming off an 82-73 loss at home to 16th ranked Texas Tech. The Red Raiders shot better that 58 percent for the game and out-rebounded the Cyclones 35-29.

Saturday’s loss knocked Iowa State of of the Big 12 regular season title hunt. Arizona clinches sole possession of the title with a victory Monday night.

Iowa State senior guard Tamin Lipsey says playing the Wildcats allowed them to shift their focus quickly.
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