The Iowa State women’s basketball team’s week began full of opportunities. The Cyclones, who had two ranked opponents on their schedule within four days, had a great chance to pick up a much-needed resume-building victory and possibly move off the NCAA Tournament bubble.

Dishon Jackson is a transfer center from Charlotte. He also played at Washington State with former Cyclone Aljaz Kunc. … Joshua Jefferson is a transfer from Saint Mary’s. His dad played in the NFL. … Tamin Lipsey is a transfer from UNLV. He originally committed to UNLV when Otzelberger was coach of the Rebels. …

AMES − The Iowa State women's basketball team is still missing a marquee victory on its March Madness resume. The Cyclones (15-8 overall, 6-4 in Big 12 Conference play) have another shot to get one Sunday when they host No. 9 TCU at 3 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum.