(AP) -- Oklahoma has played its way into an opportunity to earn at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title, while Iowa State still has hopes of claiming a piece despite rare back-to-back defeats.

The 16th-ranked Sooners look to take another step toward their first league crown since 2005 on Monday night when they visit the 12th-ranked Cyclones, who will try to stay alive in their bid for their first in 14 years.

Although Oklahoma (20-8, 11-5) isn't playing its best, it's finding ways to win and keep pace in the competitive Big 12.