The Iowa State men are in desperate need of a victory. No, they are not going to miss out on the NCAA Tournament, but following three straight losses, they need

AMES − After a rough week against two of the toughest teams in the Big 12 Conference, the Iowa State women's basketball team will try to get back on track with some of the league's less formidable foes. Iowa State (15-9 overall, 6-5 in Big 12 play) will open the slate of games by playing at Cincinnati on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

The Cyclones (15-9 overall, 6-5 Big 12 Conference) will try to bounce back from the difficult losses when they play at Cincinnati (13-7, 5-5 Big 12) at Fifth Third Arena on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.