PROVO, Utah (Interstat) — A top-tier Big 12 showdown is set for Saturday when the Iowa State Cyclones visit the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center. Iowa State (23-3, 11-2 Big 12) enters on a six-game winning streak, fresh off a 70-67 victory over Houston on Monday. The Cyclones boast one of the nation’s most balanced attacks, ranking in the top 15 nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Guard Joshua Jefferson has been a catalyst, averaging 14.1 points, 4.9 assists and 4.1 rebounds over his last eight games. His steady playmaking will be critical against BYU’s high-octane offense. The Cougars (18-7, 7-6), however, present a unique challenge with the nation’s leading scorer, freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa. The 6-foot-9 forward is averaging 30.1 points per game in conference play and is coming off a 35-point performance in a narrow 75-68 loss at Arizona on Wednesday. Dybantsa has scored at least 28 points in five of his last seven outings, including a 43-point explosion against Utah last month. This matchup pits Iowa State’s stifling defense, which allows just 60.2 points per game, against a BYU offense that averages 86.1 points at home. The Cyclones have held 10 opponents under 60 points this season. Containing Dybantsa without compromising their defensive structure will be Iowa State’s primary task. BYU, which has dropped three of its last five, seeks a signature win to bolster its NCAA tournament seeding. The Cougars are 12-1 at the Marriott Center this season, their lone loss coming to Houston on Feb. 7. Guard Robert Wright, who averages 14.3 points, provides crucial support alongside Dybantsa. Iowa State leads the all-time series 3-1, including an 87-72 win in Ames last season. Saturday’s contest is a pivotal moment for both teams’ conference standings, with the Cyclones aiming to keep pace for the regular-season title and the Cougars looking to solidify their position in the upper tier. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST and will be broadcast on ESPN.