Cyclones fell from No. 5 to No. 7 due to big wins by Gonzaga, Auburn
The Iowa State men’s basketball team found that out this past week, falling two spots in the latest AP Poll Top 25 despite posting an easy victory. Unlike most the current Top 10, the
Kansas remained atop the rankings followed by Alabama and defending champion Connecticut. Gonzaga is now fourth, up two spots, while Auburn climbed six spots to fifth after besting Houston on the road. Duke is one position ahead of Iowa State followed by the Cougars, Arizona and North Carolina rounding out the Top 10.
The typically tough Cyclone defense could be tested vs. UMKC, as the Roos have won their first two games of the season by an average of 55 points and have six players in double figures.
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