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Otzelberger Urges Cyclones to Improve Post-Win Effort

12/15/2025

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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger expressed disappointment after the 78-53 win over the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
The Cyclones struggled with effort, hitting 17 percent from three after a tough game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Otzelberger warned that the lack of intensity could have produced a loss against a stronger opponent.
He called the matchup a teachable moment to emphasize focus and effort in future games.

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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger expressed disappointment after the 78-53 win over the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
The Cyclones struggled with effort, hitting 17 percent from three after a tough game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Otzelberger warned that the lack of intensity could have produced a loss against a stronger opponent.
He called the matchup a teachable moment to emphasize focus and effort in future games.