Iowa State men’s basketball faces a tough test against top-ranked No. 5 Houston on Saturday, but without two of its leading scorers. Guards Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert will not play in the matchup due to illness and muscle strain, respectively. The Cyclones are looking to overcome this absence, having led the Cougars in their last two meetings since Houston joined the Big 12 Conference.
Despite the injury woes, Iowa State has a strong track record against its opponents at home, with a winning streak of three games against Houston. However, Kelvin Sampson’s squad is renowned for its dominance on home turf, where it hasn’t lost a game in over two years and boasts an impressive 18-1 win streak since starting the season 4-3.
This will be their first meeting since Iowa State’s 69-41 victory in the 2024 Big 12 Tournament championship game. The highly anticipated matchup is set to tip off at 1 p.m. on ESPN, providing an exciting opportunity for fans to witness a thrilling contest between these two powerhouses.
Source: https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/02/iowa-state-will-be-without-curtis-jones-keshon-gilbert-against-houston