Cyclones seeking breakthrough against OU after narrow losses

By The Associated Press

Iowa State is looking to end a frustrating run of losses when it hosts Oklahoma. The Cyclones have lost four straight Big 12 games by a combined 14 points. Since 1980 only 2004 Purdue has lost four conference games in a row by such a narrow margin. Oklahoma is looking to establish momentum after ending its first three-game losing streak since 1998 with a 52-42 home win over Kansas. Each of the last three meetings have been decided by seven points or less, with Oklahoma winning two.