The last time the Longhorns squared up against the Cyclones, the game ended in an overtime decision edged out by the Cyclones.

Glancing into the Feb. 6 game in Austin, Texas, Iowa State (15-5, 6-4 Big 12) is seeing some of the same initial items it saw in the Big 12 opener.

“They’re going to be a roster full of great talent,” said ISU coach Bill Fennelly. “Specifically this year, their inside game is long and athletic. They’ve won their last two games … [and] we’ve never swept Texas. Ever.”

The talent Fennelly preaches of is nothing short of the truth. The Longhorns’ (9-11, 2-7 Big 12) leading scorer, Nneka Enemkpali, has helped lead her team to two straight victories.

Senior Anna Prins, who is on the verge of the 1,000-point milestone, will be facing some of the inside talent Fennelly spoke of.

“Whenever you have bigger post players that can block shots, it changes things underneath the basket a little more,” Prins said. “Obviously, I can shoot over the Texas Tech post players, but this game I can’t.”

Prins said what will help eliminate some of that shot-blocking under the hoop will be having the guards drive in quicker into the lane. And of course, she mentioned playing the “Iowa State way” will help secure another road victory.

One of the Longhorns’ more physical players, Cokie Reed, was a dangerous threat to the Cyclones when they came to Ames. Without Reed, the Cyclones may have a chance to expose the plagued Longhorns.

“Cokie Reed was a very physical post player coming in,” Prins said. “And just depth-wise, losing those players. They lost some good players.”

Reed, a senior, and teammate Chelsea Bass were forced to retire their careers due to health complications, stated in an article on ESPN.com.

Freshman Nicole “Kidd” Blaskowsky was fairly quiet in the conference opener, scoring just five points and acquiring one steal. 

When she travels back to her home state to play in front of family members, Blaskowsky intends to do more.

“Since that was our first Big 12 game, it was kind of nerve-racking for me,” Blaskowsky said. “I’m more calm [now] and I’m more controlled with the ball; smarter shot selection.”

On paper, the records don’t match up to be a decent game. But when the Cyclones travel to Austin, Texas, they will be trying to get back to even, seeing they are 3-4 on the road.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Frank Ewin Center.