Iowa State opens the Big 12 Tournament with the late game tonight against 14th ranked Texas Tech. The Cyclones are the sixth seed and split two regular season games against the Red Raiders.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. Both teams feature defensive, grind it out style of play.

Like ISU, Texas Tech is comfortable playing low scoring games.

Otzelberger would not be surprised if points are at a premium Thursday night

Cyclone freshman guard Tyrese Hunter looks forward to his first Big 12 Tournament.

Iowa State is 20-11.