AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team’s national resurgence has increased its opportunities for more exposure. The Big 12 Conference announced its 2013 ESPN/Big Monday schedule today, and the Cyclones will appear on the league’s weekly national showcase game.
Iowa State will play host to Kansas on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. CT.
The Cyclones haven’t appeared on ESPN’s Big Monday since Jan. 9, 2006, a 78-58 loss to No. 8 Texas in Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State’s last win on Big Monday was a 79-77 victory at No. 5 Kansas on Feb. 5, 2001.
Iowa State’s entire 2012-13 schedule will be announced at a later date.
2013 Big 12 Men’s Basketball ESPN Big Monday Schedule
Jan. 14- Baylor at Kansas, 8 p.m.
Jan. 21- Oklahoma State at Baylor, 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 21- Texas at Oklahoma, 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 28- Kansas at West Virginia, 8 p.m.
Feb. 4- Texas at West Virginia, 8 p.m.
Feb. 11- Kansas State at Kansas, 8 p.m.
Feb. 18- West Virginia at Kansas State, 8 p.m.
Feb. 25- Kansas at Iowa State, 8 p.m.
March 4- Baylor at Texas, 8 p.m.
