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.

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,

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.

Iowa State’s tough-as-nails point guard had hoped a groin injury sustained late in Wednesday’s 76-56 Big 12 men’s basketball tournament win over Cincinnati wouldn’t keep him out of Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup with No. 17 BYU.

The No. 17 BYU Cougars face the No. 12 Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Tournament. Thursday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger shared his post-game thoughts after the Cyclones' Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal loss to BYU.

TJ Otzelberger liked ISU's fight against BYU and is pleased with where the Cyclones are at — despite a quarterfinal exit in Kansas City. "I feel like our team is coming."