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AMES, IA - FEBRUARY 13: Matt Thomas #21 of the Iowa State Cyclones takes a shot as Shaquille Cleare #32, and Tevin Mack #0 of the Texas Longhorns block in the first half of play at Hilton Coliseum on February 13, 2016 in Ames, Iowa.
Here are three quick thoughts from No. 24 Texas ' 85-75 loss against No. 14 Iowa State:
1. Niang, Morris help Cyclone pull away. Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang sank his first two points of the second half with 7: 48 left in the second half and added another on the and-one attempt.