A Big-12 showdown on Saturday features eighth ranked Iowa State visiting number five Houston. The Cyclones are tied for third in the league race with a record of 11-4. The Cougars lead the Big 12 with a record of 14-1.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says the keys against Houston are defense and rebounding.

Junior guard Tamin Lipsey says the Cyclones are prepared fore a tough battle.

Lipsey says there are a lot of similarities between the two teams.

Tip-off from the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, is at 1-p.m.