That left Iowa's door open. The Hawkeyes couldn't take advantage at that point or any other. Now comes a West Coast swing to Oregon and Washington that Iowa desperately needs to go its way.

That feeling, though, the one after you saw No. 2 Iowa State end its 12-game winning streak with a 64-57 loss in Morgantown to No. 25 West Virginia, is a familiar one. Need a break? Play the USA ...