The Cyclones are back — and if you don't believe it, ask eighth-ranked Michigan after Iowa State's 77-70 victory Sunday. And if you're still not convinced, ask 14,384 Hilton Coliseum witnesses.
Melvin Ejim contributed 22 points and nine rebounds toward Iowa State beating the most recent NCAA Tournament runner-up? The last time the Cyclones defeated a nonconference opponent ranked that high at Hilton was No. 7 Iowa in 1987.
Naz Long scored 16 points and was particularly potent from long range, where he made four of his six 3-point attempts. DeAndre Kane had another workmanlike game, with 13 points, six assists and five rebounds.