BREAKING: Iowa State DOMINATES Houston Proving National Title Contender Status, TJ Otzelberger GOAT

Iowa State Cyclones topple No. 2 Houston in a nail-biting 70-67 battle at Hilton Coliseum. Is a Big 12 title run inevitable? Host Nick Marovets spotlights the electric Hilton Magic atmosphere and how it fueled Iowa State’s remarkable comeback from a double-digit deficit. Major performances from Joshua Jefferson, Ja'Mari Bateman, Nate Heise, and Tamin Lipsy were pivotal, while TJ Otzelberger’s coaching continues to transform Cyclones basketball into a national contender.Key topics include Iowa State’s defensive masterclass, bench scoring depth, and the razor-thin turnover margin against Houston. Nick Marovets explores the Cyclones’ prospects in a stacked Big 12, upcoming showdowns with Arizona and Texas Tech, and the possibility of securing a top NCAA Tournament seed. The MVP debate heats up—was Bateman’s clutch three or Heise’s go-ahead shot more valuable? Don’t miss this thrilling breakdown of Iowa State’s postseason potential. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelUse your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.