It seemed like only a matter of time.
Even with Kansas shooting 57.6 percent in the first half. Even with Iowa State’s defense being non-existent. Even with Georges Niang unable to hit a shot.
All the Cyclones needed was a run. That may always be the case in Hilton Coliseum, but when it happened No. 4 Kansas didn’t have an answer and No. 19 ISU took out a top-five opponent for the second time in a week, winning 85-72 on Monday.
“We were close and we finally hit them,” Prohm said. “When we hit them with that run it’s hard to respond sometimes.