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Iowa State University Athletics
ISU Plays Host To Tennessee State on Tuesday
11.23.2009 | Men's Basketball
AMES, Iowa-Iowa State, still unbeaten at 4-0, will battle Tennessee State (0-3) in Hilton Coliseum for the fourth time in series history on Tuesday. ISU and TSU last met on Dec. 28, 2005, a 59-51 Cyclone victory.
Who: Iowa State (4-0, 0-0) vs. Tennessee State (0-3, 0-0)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 ? 7 p.m.
Where: Ames, Iowa ? Hilton Coliseum (14,356)
Radio: Cyclone Radio Network/Learfield
Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (color)
Television: None
Live Stats: cyclones.com
Online Video/Audio: Clone Zone
Cyclone Notebook
- Iowa State (4-0) will battle Tennessee State (0-3) in Hilton Coliseum for the fourth time in series history...ISU and TSU last met on Dec. 28, 2005, a 59-51 Cyclone victory.
- The game is not televised, but the videoboard feed will be available on cyclones.com through a Clone Zone subscription...it will be the 100th game of the Greg McDermott era.
- Tuesday's game is a part of the Chicago Invitational...the Cyclones defeated MVSU (96-55) on Sunday in the first game in the tournament...ISU will depart for Chicago to battle St. Louis on Nov. 27...ISU will face either Northwestern or Notre Dame the next day.
- ISU swept the Big 12 weekly awards for the first time in league history, Nov. 23...Craig Brackins was named Player of the Week and Marquis Gilstrap was Rookie of the Week.
- ISU forward LaRon Dendy has missed the last three games with a knee sprain and will likely not compete against Tennessee State.
- ISU continued to pile on the points with a 96-point win vs. MVSU...ISU ranks 20th nationally in scoring offense at 86.5...the Cyclones averaged 64.9 ppg all of last season.
- It marked the first time the Cyclones scored 90 points or more in back-to-back games since the 2000-01 season.
Last Time Out
- Iowa State remains unbeaten after a 96-55 win over Mississippi Valley State Sunday afternoon...ISU, which is averaging 86.5 points this season, scored over 90 points for the second game in a row for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
- The 96 points is the most in the Greg McDermott era.
- It was a close game early, as ISU was down 14-10 in the first half...however, a 29-6 Cyclone run over the final 10:15 of the first half gave ISU a commanding 44-22 advantage at intermission.
- Cyclone superstar Craig Brackins led the way, recording his 16th 20-point/10-rebound game of his career with 28 points and 12 caroms...Brackins went 11-of-17 from the field.
- It was Brackins' 26th 20-point game of his career and he moved up to No. 22 on ISU's career scoring chart (1,085).
- Brackins got help from junior college transfer Marquis Gilstrap, who recorded a career-high 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the floor.
- Scott Christopherson came off the bench to score in double figures for the fourth-straight game with 10 points (4-8 FG; 2-4 3FG)...Christopherson, who has drained two or more treys in all four games, became the first Cyclone to score 10 points or more from off the bench in four consecutive games since Marcus Jefferson did it in the 2002-03 season...Christopherson is 9-of-15 (60 percent) from 3-point range this year.
- Diante Garrett continues to rack up high assist totals with ISU's improved scoring...he dished out eight dimes vs. MVSU, the fourth consecutive game where Garrett had five or more assists...Garrett leads the Big 12 in assists at 7.8 apg.
- ISU made 10-of-20 from 3-point range in the game, marking the second consecutive game where ISU had 10 or more treys...the Cyclones are the best 3-point shooting team in the nation so far, connecting on 54.1 percent (40-74 3FG) from downtown.
- ISU handed out 25 assists vs. MVSU, the third time in four games where ISU recorded 20 or more assists in a game.
- ISU manhandled MVSU on the boards, 52-27, the first time ISU had 50 or more rebounds since corralling 52 boards at Oregon State (Nov. 30, 2007).
- The Cyclones have outrebounded all four opponents this season by a +15.0 margin.
- ISU is now 26-2 when scoring 70+ points and 28-2 when holding opponents to under 60 points in the Greg McDermott era.
Cyclone-Tiger Facts
- Iowa State and Tennessee State have met three times in series history with the Cyclones holding a 3-0 mark...all three games were played in Hilton Coliseum.
- The Cyclones and Tigers played in back-to-back seasons: Dec. 31, 2004 (ISU, 67-61), Dec. 28, 2005 (ISU, 59-51).
- In the 2004 win, Jared Homan led the Cyclones with a double-double (17 pts./11 reb.)...Rahshon Clark had 14 points to pace ISU in the 2005 victory.
- ISU is 9-1 all-time vs. members of the Ohio Valley Conference...its only loss was to Murray State on Dec. 26, 1997.
- TSU assistant Dana Ford played basketball at Illinois State from 2002-06...while a Redbird, Ford played under ISU assistant coach Daniyal Robinson, who was on the Illinois State staff from 2003-07.
- Ford also played against ISU assistant director of operations Erik Crawford numerous times when he was at Northern Iowa.
- What do former NBA stars Ted “Hound” McClain, Leonard “Truck” Robinson and Anthony Mason have in common?...they all played basketball at Tennessee State.
- TSU's Josh Sain played at Chipola JC in Florida last season...he played against ISU's Marquis Gilstrap four times, as Chipola and Gilstrap's team, Gulf Coast CC, were the top two teams in the state last season.
A Closer Look At Tennessee State
- Tennessee State, located in Nashville, Tenn., holds an 0-3 record heading into Tuesday's game at Iowa State.
- The Tigers lost to Northwestern on Sunday, 69-62...Josh Sain led TSU with 14 points, making 3-of-5 from 3-point range.
- Junior Darius Cox was named to the preseason Ohio Valley all-conference team after averaging 10.7 points and 7.0 rebounds last season...Cox is averaging 8.7 points and 4.7 rebounds so far this season.
- Freshman Robert Covington had an auspicious debut for the Tigers, leading the team with 21 points behind a 5-of-9 effort from 3-point range vs. Siena...Covington is second on the team in scoring at 11.7 ppg.
- Junior college transfer Sain is averaging 13.0 points to lead the team in scoring.
- TSU is getting outstanding production from the bench in freshman Jacquan Nobles...the rookie guard is averaging 11.3 points and has made 7-of-12 shots from 3-point range (58.3 percent).
- The Tigers are shooting 39.4 percent from the field, but are giving up a 56.2 percentage by their opponents.
- TSU is averaging 10.7 steals per game, led by Martell Buie's 2.3 spg average.
- The Tigers are coached by first-year man John Cooper, who spent the last five seasons at Auburn on Jeff Lebo's staff...Cooper played college ball at Wichita State under Eddie Fogler.
Iowa State Team Quick Facts
- ISU's opponents are averaging 24.3 points in the opening half.
- ISU's largest deficit this season is four points (14-10, 1st half vs. Miss. Valley St.).
- ISU has scored 70 points or more in all four games this season, averaging 86.5 ppg...ISU is 26-2 in the Greg McDermott era when scoring 70 points or more.
- ISU ranks 20th nationally and third in the Big 12 in scoring offense (86.5 ppg).
- ISU's scoring offense is currently at a 21.6 ppg increase from last season...ISU averaged 64.9 ppg last year (86.5-64.9).
- The Cyclones have scored 90 points or more in consecutive games for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
- ISU defeated Mississippi Valley State, 96-55...the 96 points is the most in the Greg McDermott era...the most points scored by a Greg McDermott-coached team vs. a Division I opponent was 99 against Iowa State when he was head coach at UNI (2004).
- ISU has won four consecutive games by 20+ points for the first time since 2000.
- ISU has had two players score 20 points or more in a game in consecutive games for the first time since 2003 (Staiger 32, Brackins 22 at Drake; Brackins 28, Gilstrap 21 vs. MVSU...the last time ISU did it in three games in a row was in 1996 (Kenny Pratt and Dedric Willoughby had 20 or more in three-straight games).
- ISU ranked second to last nationally in steals last season (4.0 spg)...this year, ISU has increased its pressure defense and is averaging 7.5 spg.
- ISU has shot 50 percent or above in three of four games for a 52.2 percent season tally...ISU is 11-0 when shooting 50 percent or above in the McDermott era.
- ISU is third in the Big 12 and 16th nationally in field goal percentage (52.2 percent).
- ISU leads the nation in 3-point field goal percentage at 54.1 percent (40-74 3FG).
- Seven Cyclones have attempted more than one 3-pointer on the season, with six of them hitting at a 50 percent or above clip.
- ISU leads the Big 12 and ranks 12th nationally in 3-pointers made per game at 10.0 3FG...ISU has made 24 treys (24-43 3FG, 55.9 percent) in the last two games.
- The Cyclones have handed out 20 or more assists in three of four games, leading the Big 12 in assists at 21.3 apg.
- ISU has outrebounded all four opponents this year by a +15.0 margin.
- ISU is 28-2 in the McDermott era when its opponents score under 60 points.
Iowa State Player Quick Facts
Craig Brackins
- Has 26 20-point games and four 30-point games in his career.
- Has 16 20-point/10-rebound games and 20 double-doubles in his career.
- Ranks 22nd on ISU's career scoring chart with 1,085 points.
- Ranks ninth on ISU's career blocked shot chart (71).
- Scored in double figures in 37 of his last 39 games.
- Blocked a career-high six shots vs. Chicago State.
- Posted back-to-back 20-point/10-rebound games vs. Drake and Mississippi Valley State to earn Big 12 Player of the Week honors.
- Averaging 25.0 points and 11.0 rebounds in last two games.
- Leads team with two double-doubles and has two 20-point/10-rebound outings this year.
- Ranks sixth in the Big 12 in scoring (18.5 ppg) and 7th in rebounding (8.3 rpg).
Diante Garrett
- Has the team's longest current starting streak at 36-straight games.
- Handed out five or more assists 28 times in his career and in every game this season.
- Ranks 13th on ISU's all-time career assist chart with 283.
- Has a 3.9 assist/turnover ratio so far this season (31/8) to rank 6th in Big 12.
- Leads the Big 12 in and ranks seventh nationally in assists at 7.8 apg.
- Has five double-digit assist games in his career.
- Tied his career high with 11 assists at Drake, tying the Knapp Center record.
Lucca Staiger
- Has made two or more treys 26 times in his career.
- Made a 3-pointer in every game this year.
- Averaging 12.5 ppg.
- Ranks third nationally in 3-pointers made per game (4.0 3fg).
- Hitting 50 percent (16-32 3FG) from 3-point range.
- Ranks 11th on ISU's career 3-pointers made list with 90.
- His 40.2 percentage from 3-point range ranks third all-time in school history.
- Broke the school record for 3-pointers made in a game with 10 at Drake...that mark ties for second on the Big 12's single game chart.
- Tallied a career-high 32 points at Drake.
- Owns two of the top three ISU single-game 3-pointers made marks (10 vs. Drake; 8 vs. Drake).
Scott Christopherson
- Averaging 11.8 ppg.
- Ranks sixth in the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (9-15) at 60.0 percent.
- Scored in double figures from off the bench in his first four games, the first Cyclone sub to achieve the feat since Marcus Jefferson did it in 2003.
- Only player on team to score in double figures in every game.
- Made 58.6 percent of his shots from the field (17-of-29 FG).
- Recorded two or more 3-pointers in all four games.
Marquis Gilstrap
- Started all four games, averaging 8.8 rebounds to tie for fifth in the Big 12.
- Averaging 13.0 ppg to rank second on the team.
- Recorded his first double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds vs. Chicago State...the 15 boards was the most by a Cyclone since Brackins had 16 vs. SIU-E.
- Posted a career-high 21 points vs. Mississippi Valley State (8-11 FG; 3-4 3FG).
- Earned Big 12 Rookie of the Week honors on Nov. 23.
Jamie Vanderbeken
- Has made 87.5 percent of his shots this year (7-8 FG).
- Is a career 42.9 percent shooter from beyond the arc (39-91 3FG)...he needs 11 treys to meet the school's minimum for career 3-point percentage.
- Made 4-of-5 from beyond the arc this year.
- Sat out much of the preseason after a suffering a stress fracture in tryouts for the Great Britain team that participated in the 2009 European Championships.
LaRon Dendy
- Scored 16 points and grabbed seven boards in his Cyclone debut vs. Idaho St.
- Missed the last two games because of a knee sprain...is expected to return for the Chicago Invitational (Nov. 27-28).
The Cyclones Dig The Long Ball
- Since Iowa State head coach Greg McDermott took over in the 2006-07, he has always emphasized the importance of outside shooting.
- The Cyclones broke the school record for 3-pointers made in a season last year with 236 and three of the top four 3-point shooting teams in school history in regards to makes have come in the three-year Greg McDermott era.
- Three of the top four single-game 3-point shooting performances in ISU history have also occurred in the McDermott era, including this year's 14-of-23 effort vs. Drake that ranks second all-time
- ISU currently leads the Big 12 in both 3-point FG percentage (54.1 pct.) and 3-point FG per game at 10.0...ISU is No. 1 nationally in 3-point FG percentage.
- Lucca Staiger broke the school record for 3-pointers made in a game with 10 against Drake, which also ties for second all-time in Big 12 history.
Improved Scoring
- Iowa State is showing all of the signs that it will be a much-improved scoring team this year.
- Through four games this year, ISU is averaging 86.5 ppg, scoring 70 or more points in every game.
- ISU has reached 80 points three times in four games...the Cyclones only scored over 80 points once last season.
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