Cyclones and Hawkeyes, who clash Thursday night in Iowa City, have traded routs over the last six years. Even though Iowa State is No. 3 nationally, maybe this year’s meeting will have some late-game fury.
Mike Hlas is a sports columnist at the Cedar Rapids Gazette. He covers a range of topics within the sports realm, including basketball, football, and the dynamics of competitive sports, while also exploring the intersection of sports with culture and society. Mike's work has been featured in Courier Media Group, Logan Herald Observer, and The Gazette | Cedar Rapids.