Iowa State revels in unbeaten basketball teams
January 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson
AMES, Iowa (AP) ā Iowa State remains the only school in the country with undefeated men’s and women’s basketball teams. Each squad is 13-0 and off to the best start in school history. Coach Fred Hoiberg’s men’s team is ranked ninth heading into Tuesday’s home game with Number 7 Baylor. The women are ranked 11th, their highest position since 2002, after winning 82-75 in overtime at Oklahoma on Sunday.
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard says the strong starts by both teams is a unique situation that has excited the fan base.