Iowa State men's basketball was short-handed but battled in a Big 12 Tournament loss to BYU. Here are three takeaways from the Cyclones' game.

The Cougars outlasted the Cyclones 96-92 in a wild Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal contest Thursday and will advance to a semifinal game against Houston or Colorado on Friday. Earlier, BYU survived an overtime battle in Ames. The victories have been part of the Cougars’ nine-game winning streak.

The Cougars defeated Iowa State in another unforgettable matchup Thursday in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals, now advancing to the semifinals to face either No. 1 seed Houston or No. 16 Colorado.

Iowa State is hoping to make a run for the Big 12 Tournament title. In order to do so, it'll have to avenge some earlier losses to reach the top.

Another unforgettable battle between BYU and Iowa State. The Cougars conquered the Cyclones 96-92 Thursday in Kansas City, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals. BYU has now won nine consecutive games and moves to 24-8 on the season.

Red-hot and battle-tested BYU pulled away from Iowa State men's basketball, who put up a hard fight despite missing Keshon Gilbert and Tamin Lipsey.

Iowa State men's basketball needed someone to step up with Keshon Gilbert and Tamin Lipsey on the bench. Curtis Jones stepped up and then some vs BYU.

Nine days after losing to BYU in an instant classic at home, Iowa State dropped another unforgettable affair against the Cougars Thursday, but this time in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. “So much respect for BYU and their program,

It didn't end the way the Cyclones wanted it to, but Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger gives his takeaways from their trip to the Big 12 Tournament.