Oklahoma (13-12) Takes On Iowa State (18-8)

Filed under Game Preview on February 17th, 2012

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Saturday is the date fans have been waiting for as Oklahoma visits Iowa State in a Big 12 clash. It starts at 1:45 EST and it will be televised on Big 12 Network.

Oklahoma is in 9th place in the conference, Iowa State is in 4th place. Iowa State is ranked #36 in the RPI, and Oklahoma may struggle considering its 1-8 record against RPI Top 50 teams. The Sooners currently sport a record of 13-12 including 3-10 in the Big 12. Meanwhile, the Cyclones have a record of 18-8 and are 8-5 in the conference.

This one looks like the advantage goes to Iowa State going in. Iowa State is 13-2 at James H. Hilton Coliseum and gets the corresponding home-court advantage due to the 2-6 Oklahoma road record. Oklahoma has also lost five straight. This is a difficult thing to turn around, and we're not sure it happens in this game.

Oklahoma has already played Iowa State back on February 4th and lost 77-70. Last season, the Sooners beat the Cyclones 82-76. In four years, Oklahoma has a record of 4-1 against Iowa State, and 2-0 at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

• The Oklahoma three-point leader (Steven Pledger) has more three-pointers than the Iowa State three-point leader (Chris Allen).
• Keep filling up on cupcakes. Oklahoma has a stronger schedule than Iowa State this season (SOS Rank: #44 vs #56).
• The Oklahoma steals leader (Carl Blair Jr.) has more steals than the Iowa State steals leader (Royce White).
• Sam Grooms is ranked 16th nationally in assists

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