ISU looks for 1st 4-0 start since 2000 versus Houston Cougars [Video]

AMES, Iowa — No. 18 Iowa State begins Big 12 play on Saturday riding high after opening the season with three straight wins.

The Cyclones (3-0) were picked to finish sixth in the conference, but they have an opportunity to do much more.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell knows winning is not easy, and even though Houston (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) has struggled the Cyclones’ conference opener will be a good test.

“The mentality to sustain success, it’s hard in our business,” Campbell said. “That’s why it’s hard to win. Will we, can we continue to have a winning mentality? I don’t know. You hope that you continue to pound away at the fabrics of what we build ourselves on and that’s really great habits every day and great focus and coming in …