There was the 2-1 record they earned while at the Puerto Rico Shootout. Not many of the Sycamores' road trips are going to be like these past few days, and they realize it. Missouri Valley Conference trips to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Wichita, Kan. and Omaha, Neb. are all business. For many, it was their first trip outside the borders of the United States. Sophomore Andy Williams agreed the San Juan tournament had more to offer than the typical away game.
Most road trips are just all business . . .
But the team did take care of some business during its six-day road trip to San Juan. After struggling on the boards in Thursday's season debut, getting outrebounded 45-22 by Georgia, the Sycamores have infused hustle into their game under the baskets. In their last two games, ISU has a 76-47 advantage in the rebounding category. Three Sycamores are returning to Hulman Center for ISU's home debut against Indiana on Wednesday toting double-digit scoring averages. Senior Matt Renn leads the trio, averaging 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, junior Djibril Kante averaged 11.3 ppg and 5.0 rpg while recording at least one block and one steal in each game, and Menser has a 10.7 average.