Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.

Iowa State men's basketball overcame a 10-point deficit late and completed the comeback for a thrilling win over No. 2 Houston on Feb. 16.

Nate Heise, the brother of U.S. women's hockey star Taylor Heise, helped Iowa State top Houston just hours after his sister scored in the Olympics.

The Heise kids from Lake City were always ultra-competitive growing up. Taylor and brothers Nate and Ryan hated to lose when competing against each other in backyard games. The siblings have engaged in an impressive game of “top that” the past few days.

Iowa State basketball defeated Houston 70-67 after overcoming a 10-point second-half deficit. The Cyclones played the final 18 minutes of the game without committing a turnover. AMES – There are ugly wins and lucky wins. Moral victories and tough triumphs. Wins by will and wins by skill.

Taylor Heise scored in Team USA’s 5 to 0 Olympic semifinal win over Sweden, sending the Americans to the gold medal game against Canada. Hours later, Nate Heise hit a late three pointer to give Iowa State a 70 to 67 win over No.

On the same day Nate Heise drilled a game-winner against Houston, his sister scored to send Team USA women’s hockey to the gold medal game.