st down to me, its down to the whole team and the way we defend. Right from the top to the back two. Its a great platform, but wins are more important. I dont like to single out just the back four because it has been a team

AMES, Iowa -- It was hardly a coincidence that Iowa State senior point guard Monte Morris had one his most complete games Sunday.Morris notched the fifth triple-double in school history and No. 20 Iowa State throttled The Citadel 130-63, setting a program record for points in a game.Morris had 17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and zero turnovers for Iowa State (3-0), which shot 60.5 percent from the floor. The Cyclones held the Bulldogs (2-2) -- who entered play averaging a national-best 112.2 points a game -- to just 22 in the first half.Iowa State raced ahead 18-3 and pushed its lead to 32 after just 14 minutes. Iowa State cracked 100 with 11 minutes left, and coach Steve Prohm was able to pull Morris from the game with 7:46 left to a standing ovation.I think it started on the defensive end, and my guys made shots. I just got the ball to them, said Morris, who grabbed all 10 of his rebounds on defense.Naz Mitrou-Long tied a career-high with 26 points and Matt Thomas had 18 for the Cyclones, who are beating their opponents by an average of 42 points.Iowa States previous record for points in a game came in 1978, when it beat Northeastern Illinois 129-69.No disrespect to the past three teams weve played, but we definitely felt very confident in winning those three, Mitrou-Long said.Quayson Williams had 15 for the Bulldogs, who were outscored in the paint 78-12.BIG PICTUREIowa State: The Cyclones looked a bit discombobulated at times offensively in a 73-55 win over Mount St. Marys on Monday. But The Citadels looser approach to defense allowed Iowa State to regain its rhythm in record-setting fashion. Seven different Cyclones had an assist in the first half, and Thomas drilled his first four 3s in a game that was never in doubt for a Top 25 team. I thought this was our most complete game on both ends of the floor, Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said.The Citadel: The Bulldogs ran into a team that plays like they do -- as fast as possible -- but has more talent. The Citadel was picked to finish last in the Southern Conference for a reason.POLL IMPLICATIONSIowa State might get a boost simply by taking care of the teams it was supposed to take care of. The real tests will start to come next week, with possible opponents such as Miami, Stanford and Gonzaga.THE NUMBERSIowa State out-rebounded the Bulldogs 63-33 and had 31 assists on 52 baskets. ...Eight different Cyclones scored in double digits. Darrell Bowie and Merrill Holden each had 13 points, Solomon Young had 12 and Donovan Jackson and Nick Weiler-Babb scored 10 points. Bowie added 10 rebounds. ...Thomas has made a 3-pointer in 28 straight games. ...The Citadel didnt score a single fast-break point despite their style of play.HE SAID ITIm not concerned about all that stuff, who starts at quarterback, who starts at (center) -- if you win. Are you playing starter minutes and quality minutes? Thats what Im concerned about. -- Prohm said when asked whether Bowie or Holden -- both senior graduate transfers -- had begun to emerge as his starting center.UP NEXTIowa State plays Indiana State on Thursday in the opening round of the Advocare Invitational in Orlando, Florida.The Citadel plays at Arizona State on Wednesday.---More AP college basketball at www.collegebasketball.ap.org Pittsburgh Penguins Pro Shop . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Wholesale Penguins Jerseys .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. https://www.cheappenguinsjersey.com/ . LOUIS -- Roman Polak was celebrating even before Alexander Steen scored the winning goal in Saturdays 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Pittsburgh Penguins Gear . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. Stitched Penguins Jerseys . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks.Kasper Schmeichel insists Leicester have achieved nothing yet as they close in on an unprecedented Premier League title. Leicester are seven points clear at the top of the table with five games remaining, and host West Ham at the King Power Stadium on Super Sunday.Schmeichel, who has been at the club since 2011, has kept five clean sheets in his last five games, but insists the club are not celebrating yet. Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrate In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Schmeichel said: Weve achieved nothing in our eyes yet, we want to finish the season on a high and our next game is vital for us.Clean sheets are a foundation for winning games and thats by no mean just down to me, its down to the whole team and the way we defend. Right from the top to the back two. Its a great platform, but wins are more important. I dont like to single out just the back four because it has been a team effort, but you can never fault these guys because they give 100 per cent, they are honest lads and throw their bodies in front of anything and any mistakes are made in this team through honesty and not laziness.You cant be anything but proud of the lads. Were enjoying this, this is what youre in football for. Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady sent this message to Leicesters Schmeichel after hearing he was a New England Patriots fan Schmeichel, an avid fan of NFL and the New England Patriots fan, received a good luck message from legendary quarterback Tom Brady ahead of the final five games of the season.ddddddddddddhe 29-year-old goalkeeper was chuffed to receive the message, and insists it shows that the hype surrounding Leicester is being felt around the world, not just in England.Tom Brady, wow. A big hero of mine, so thats fantastic. Hes the best at his sport ever, I think, so thats impressive.Im quite a big fan. Thats brilliant, Ive got to admit.We only really get to experience it here in England, but that shows its gone everywhere. Ive had messages from all over the world, and its captured the imagination of everyone. Also See: Foxes defensive leaders Wenger criticises Friend switch Shawcross wants Leicester title who will be PL top scorer ' ' '