Iowa State’s defense smothered St. John’s early as the 23rd ranked Cyclones posted a 71-60 win in Ames. The Red Storm shot 36 percent, including three of 16 from three point range.

That’s coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones were able to slow down a St. John’s team that likes to push the tempo.

Otzelberger felt the Cyclones played well overall as they improved to 7-1.