Billy Kennedy on facing Iowa State, familiarity with Prohm

No. 14 Iowa State has beaten two top-5 opponents in its last three games but here’s why beat No. 5 Texas A&M could be a challenge on Saturday.

Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm talks with forward Georges Niang, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, in Ames, Iowa.

ISU star forward Georges Niang picked up his fourth foul with 11:43 left in the second half, and fouled out with 1:39 left and A&M leading 65-60.

The Aggies took control of the game with four minutes left when House made of one of the few 3-pointers Texas A&M connected on to take a 59-58 lead. 351 (65-185) from the 3-point line in SEC play, relying on the shot from distance as a staple of their game. On the Aggies’ following possession House worked his way inside for a layup and a 61-58 A&M lead at the 3:14 mark.

“It lets us know we can compete with anyone in the world”, said House, who took over down the stretch.

Senior guard Jalen Jones seems to be keeping the engine afloat. A&M has outscored opponents by an average of 20.5 points in winning all 12 of its home games this season.

A&M rebounded from its lone setback in SEC play, as Arkansas pulled off a 74-71 upset in Fayetteville on Wednesday night.

Jones had 13 points and 14 rebounds. They had 16 turnovers, including five by Abdel Nader.

Because the Aggies have been ridiculously good at home. Davis scored 15 points for Texas A&M.

Iowa State hosts West Virginia on Tuesday.

The victory gives A&M a 4-0 record against the Big 12 this season with wins coming against Texas, Kansas State and Baylor prior to today.

“This might raise the eyebrows of people saying, ‘What can Texas A&M really do?'” House wondered.