Preview: Cyclones Face Michigan Wednesday

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AMES, Iowa - Iowa State opens the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis Wednesday at 11 a.m. (CST) against Michigan.

The Matchup: Iowa State (3-1, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Michigan (4-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
Where: Paradise Island, Bahamas - Imperial Arena (3,500)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. (CST)
Radio: Cyclone Radio Network/TuneIn Radio
Talent: Chris Williams (PxP), Eric Heft (Analyst)
TV: ESPN
Talent: Jon Sciambi (PxP), Jimmy Dykes (Analyst)
Webcast: WatchESPN
Sirius/XM/Internet: NA/375/375 (internet)
Live Stats: statbroadcast.com

WORTH NOTING
1. George Conditt IV is the first Cyclone with at least 16 blocks in the season's first four games since Jared Homan in 2003-04.
2. Conditt IV is shooting 82.6 percent from the field and 86.4 percent inside the arc.
3. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 10.8 points and 10.3 assists this season...he is responsible for 40.7 percent of ISU's scoring this season.
4. Dating back to the 2013-14 season, ISU is 13-3 in regular season tournaments...under Steve Prohm, ISU has won 22 games at neutral sites, which ranks as the second-most in school history (Johnny Orr, 24 wins in 14 seasons).
5. Iowa State is first nationally with a 2.11 assist-to-turnover ratio, while dishing out 20.0 assists per game (sixth nationally).

LAST TIME OUT - CYCLONES USE DEFENSE TO BEAT SOUTHERN MISS
• Iowa State held USM to 0-for-16 shooting behind the arc and 33.3 percent shooting from the field on Tuesday night to win 73-45...it matched the fewest points allowed by a Cyclone squad under Steve Prohm.
• ISU was led by Solomon Young's 14 points...he was joined in double figures by Prentiss Nixon (13) and Haliburton (12)...Haliburton also had nine assists and three steals.
• The Cyclones got to the line a season-high 30 times, making 22 free throws...Haliburton had a career-high six free throw attempts, making five.

IOWA STATE-MICHIGAN SERIES NOTES
• Iowa State and Michigan are meeting for the 11th time, with the overall series tied at 5-5...the Cyclones won the previous meeting, upsetting No. 7 Michigan, 77-70, in a 2013 showdown at Hilton Coliseum...the teams have played two neutral site games with each winning once.
• In the last meeting, nine of the 18 players that saw action ended up playing in the NBA...the leading scorer for the Cyclones was Melvin Ejim (22 pts), who has enjoyed a successful career overseas.
• Iowa State defeated Michigan, 72-69, in Minneapolis in the second round of the 1986 NCAA Tournament...coaching the Cyclones that day was former Michigan coach Johnny Orr...Flint, Michigan native Jeff Grayer led the Cyclones that day with 16 points as ISU outlasted the Roy Tarpley (25 pts) led Wolverines...Orr is ISU's career wins leader (218) and ranks second at Michigan (209).
• In two meetings with Michigan last season, Rasir Bolton averaged 9.5 points and shot 50 percent from the field...as a player at Nebraska, Michael Jacobson averaged 2.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in three meetings with the Wolverines.
• Steve Prohm has never faced Michigan...Michigan coach Juwan Howard finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as a sophomore in a 1992 win (94-72) against the Cyclones in Auburn Hills.
• ISU is 160-233 against teams currently in the Big Ten Conference, including 7-5 in the last 12 meetings and 4-4 under Prohm.

ON DECK: BAD BOY MOWERS BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS SECOND ROUND
• Iowa State will face either Alabama or North Carolina in the second game of the tournament...a win would have the Cyclones play at 12:30 p.m. (CST), while a loss would set them up for the 5:30 p.m. game on Thursday.

COMPLETE GAME NOTES
For complete game notes, click here.

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