Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger says the Cyclones are trying to reclaim the energy that helped get them into the nation’s top ten. Losers of six of their last seven and four in a row the Cyclones close the regular season on Saturday at seventh ranked Baylor.

The game comes three days after Otzelberger dismissed top three point shooter Caleb Grill from the team. Otzelberger says the Cyclones are focused on the challenges the are ahead.

Otzelberger says without Grill the Cyclones will need to pick it up in a number of areas.

Senior guard Jaren Holmes is confident the Cyclones can get things turned around.

Holmes says the Cyclones are focused on what still can be accomplished

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Baylor is part of a three way tie for second in the Big 12 at 11-7. The Cyclones are sixth at 8-9.