(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State guard Angel Rodriquez defends against an advancing Iowa State player during the Wildcats' game against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State forward Rodney McGruder, looking for an open teammate, dribbles past an Iowa State defender during the Wildcats' game against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State guard Angel Rodriquez shoots a layup against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State forward Nino Williams reaches for a rebound against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State forward Thomas Gipson jumps for a rebound against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State forward Rodney McGruder sails past an Iowa State defender and towards the basket February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) The Wildcats' bench erupts after a made three-point shot during the Wildcats' basketball game against Iowa State in Bramlage Coliseum February 9, 2013. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to Iowa in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State forward Rodney McGruder attempts to dribble around an Iowa State defender February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) Head men's basketball coach Bruce Weber signals to his team during the Wildcats' game against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State guard Angel Rodriquez attempts to dribble past an Iowa State defender during the Wildcats' game against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.

(Photo by Parker Robb | Collegian) K-State guard Angel Rodriquez jump-passes the ball to a Wildcat teammate during the Wildcats' game against Iowa State February 9, 2013 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats avenged their earlier loss to the Cyclones in Ames with a 79-70 victory, and now remain the sole team in possession of first place in the Big XII.