Jamie Dixon has had Iowa State’s number since becoming the head coach at TCU, knocking off the Cyclones nine times against just two losses. But among those nine victories, Saturday’s in Ames is maybe the most impressive, and perhaps ranks among the very best of the Dixon era overall.
Bouncing back from a heartbreaking loss in Stillwater earlier in the week, TCU played the type of defense that had brought them such success in the early season, holding the 15th ranked Clones to just 31% shooting and a devastating 3-26 from deep. Though they turned it over too often once again (15 Saturday after 21 against Oklahoma State), they dominated the glass, holding a 39 to 28 advantage and limiting second chance opportunities for the home team.