A frigid start proved costly as sixth ranked ranked Iowa State lost at second ranked Houston.

John Walters and Eric Heft on the Cyclone Network. Iowa State scored only four points in the opening 10 minutes and never led in a 73-65 loss in a first place showdown in the Big-12.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones fought back after the slow start and trailed 28-23 at halftime.

The Cyclones are now 9-4 in the Big-12 will will play host to West Virginia on Saturday.