The Cyclones’ memories of Carver-Hawkeye Arena last season aren’t ones they want to remember. At times during that game, the team looked lost and allowed the Hawkeyes to get on runs, losing the game 62-40.

This time around, Iowa will have to deal with the crowd at Hilton Coliseum, something that sophomore forward Hallie Christofferson feels could make a difference.

“Last time around, their crowd really got into the game, so I think Hilton Magic will have a big impact on the game,” Christofferson said.

With two losses in its last three contests, Iowa State (4-2) has some improvements that need to be made. The Cyclones have shot less than 40 percent from the field in the two losses and have turned the ball over at least 15 times in the last three games.

In the last game, a loss to Michigan on the road, the team got away from what it wanted to do.

“We were trying to make things happen that weren’t there and forcing things,” Christofferson said. “We have to slow things down. Coach [Bill Fennelly] always talks about the fundamentals. Those are important in close games.”

Center Anna Prins is preparing to play major minutes for the first time since injuring her knee earlier in the season. Prins has had an injury-plagued career since arriving on campus.

Coming back from injuries is something she is used to and knows most of it has to do with conditioning.

“I’m never going to forget how to play basketball,” Prins said. “Getting my energy back is going to be huge for me. Against Michigan, it was so physical down low that I lost my energy really quickly.”

The Broomfield, Colo., native played 12 minutes against the Wolverines and made a 3-pointer. She went 1-of-3 from 3-point range in that time span.

Prins and Christofferson will have to battle Iowa’s Morgan Johnson in the post. Johnson gave the Cyclones trouble last year, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds on the night.

“She has a bunch of different counter moves,” Christofferson said. “She’s tall in there and knows how to play very physical. If she’s within five feet of the basket, she rarely misses.”

Johnson is averaging 13 points per game this season along with 5.4 rebounds. She is second on the team in scoring only to Jaime Printy. Printy is averaging 18 points per game for the 5-3 Hawkeyes.

The tip is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday.