Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars: Game photos and quotes from players, coaches

The 21st-ranked Iowa State men’s basketball team remained undefeated on the season, coming through with a gutsy 90-88 win in Provo, Utah, against the BYU Cougars. Read more about the game in the recap.

Nov 20, 2013; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) drives to the basket while Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) applies pressure dying the second half at Marriott Center. Iowa State Cyclones won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

BYU head coach Dave Rose on why is team couldn’t get the victory at home:

"“We rebounded the ball really well for about 30 minutes, then it seemed like the tide changed and they got a couple of really timely offensive rebounds. Those are things that we’ll look at and try and improve on. We had some opportunities at the free throw line we didn’t capitalize on. It’s a long season and this is one game in that season. We’ll use it now to try and make us get better. Our guys know that it was a real winnable game for us and we just kind of fell short.”"

Nov 20, 2013; Provo, UT, USA; Referees inform Iowa State Cyclones head coach Fred Hoiberg and Brigham Young Cougars head coach Dave Rose of a the flagrant 2 foul by Iowa State Cyclones guard DeAndre Kane (not pictured) and his ejection during the second half at Marriott Center. Iowa State Cyclones won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg on playing against BYU:

"“They can really heat up in a hurry and they are as fast a team as anybody in the nation and they lived up to it tonight. They were scoring in bunches and once that crowd gets into it it’s hard to stop them. We found those two keys, we were getting back in transition and found a way to battle them on the boards.”"

Nov 20, 2013; Provo, UT, USA; A Brigham Young Cougars fan tries to talk to one of the officials during the second half at Marriott Center. Iowa State Cyclones won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

BYU guard Tyler Haws on playing against the Cyclones:

"“You have to give Iowa State a lot of credit. They’re tough guys, long, athletic and they had a great second half.”"

Nov 20, 2013; Provo, UT, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots the ball over Brigham Young Cougars forward Eric Mika (00) during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Rose on evaluating Eric Mika’s performance:

"“Eric did give us some real presence inside, scoring with the ball, but what he really did for us was offensive rebounds. He had five offensive rebounds. We missed quite a few short shots late that were right around the rim that Eric probably could have helped us with.”"

Nov 20, 2013; Provo, UT, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Dustin Hogue (22) has his shot blocked by Brigham Young Cougars forward Nate Austin (33) during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

BYU forward Nate Austin on playing against Georges Niang:

"“I tried to do my defensive work before the pass came in and push him off the block, but [Georges Niang] still scored a few times.”"

Nov 20, 2013; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Frank Bartley IV (24) shoots against Iowa State Cyclones forward Dustin Hogue (22) and guard Monte Morris (11) during the second half at Marriott Center. Iowa State Cyclones won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Hoiberg on evaluating Haws:

"“I thought Dustin really played him well. He has good length and athleticism and you have to make him take tough shots and he’s going to make good shots and you have to live with it. He’s a big time big time player and I thought we did as possibly could against him and he still scored a bunch of points.”"

[Quote source: BYU’s official athletic website]