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Cyclones surging toward NCAAs

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Monday, February 21, 2005

Previous Words: Thurs. | Wed. | Tues. | Mon. | -->Feb. 14-18 Iowa State's season turned on a team meeting and a decision to emphasize defensive pressure and trapping. The Cyclones, winners of seven straight after losing six straight, are one of the hottest teams in the country. Iowa State (15-8, 7-5 in the Big 12) knocked off Kansas and Texas on the road and beat Texas Tech and Oklahoma at home for its four signature wins during this streak. How did this happen? "We had a team meeting after ...

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