No. 5 Texas A&M has built a really solid resume thus far this season, but it didn't really have that single marquee win with which to hang its hat on.
Then No. 14 Iowa State came to town.
The host Aggies took down the Cyclones 72-62 on Saturday behind a strong defensive performance that saw Texas A&M (18-3) ultimately pull away late. Danuel House led the way with 20 points, including five emphatic, explosive throw downs that gave the crowd energy and helped get the team some further energy to expend on both ends.