Sunday, December 19th, 2021

 This weekend Amy & Brandon brought Logan & Emma over to visit, and to attend today's ISU men's basketball game against Southeastern Louisiana.  The Cyclones cruised to an easy win against the Lions, 77-54.  Along with the the Shostak family, I also brought Maxwell to the game, and we were all able to sit together in section 215.  Emma was such a cutie, and she wanted to sit on my lap for basically the whole game.  Today was the 16th time that I have taken Maxwell to a game.  The previous time was against Grambling State earlier this year.  

Caleb Grill was the player of the game for Iowa State, as he led the team with 20 points (including 6 three pointers).  Grill was joined in double figures scoring by Izaiah Brockington (17) and Aljaz Kunc (13).  It is worth noting that Iowa State came into the game ranked as the number 11 team in the country, and they are still undefeated on the season at 11-0!  

Iowa State 77, Southeastern Louisiana 54.

Sunday, December 12, 2021

 Today I took Nolan over to Hilton Coliseum for a noon tipoff between Iowa State and Jackson State.  The Cyclones won a defensive battle over the Tigers, 47-37.  Jackson State is a member of the SWAC conference, and their university is located in Jackson, Mississippi.  

The game itself was fairly boring to watch.  The 47 points that the Cyclones scored was definitely the lowest total that I have ever seen them score in a win.  Aljaz Kunc was the player of the game for Iowa State, as he led the team with 12 points.  He was joined in double figures scoring by Gabe Kalscheur (11).  Nolan did help me keep track of the stats on the back of a program today, which he seemed to enjoy.

Today marks the 23rd basketball game that I have taken Nolan to.  The previous game was against Alabama State.  

Go Cyclones!

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

 YEAH BABY!!  Tonight it is a CYCLONE STATE once again!!

This evening I took my cousin David with me over to Hilton, where we witnessed Iowa State's dominant win over the Iowa Hawkeyes, 73-53.  What really stood out to me about this game was the great defensive energy, hustle, and physicality that Iowa State played with.  Iowa State worked extremely hard on the defensive end, and they out rebounded the Hawkeyes 50-32.  The Hawks used a full court press for literaly the entire game, even with under a minute when they were down 20.  What a jackass move by their coach.  Classless all the way.

Izaiah Brockington was the player of the game for Iowa State, as he led all scorers with 29 points, and he collected 10 rebounds.  He was joined in double figures scoring by Tyrese Hunter (11).

Tonight was my fifth time watching Iowa State play Iowa in basketball (and fourth win).  The previous times included a loss in 2019, and victories in 2017, 2015, and 2013.  

GO CYCLONES!