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(AP) --  Iowa State will host Lehigh in the season opener on Nov. 12 and play Texas in Hilton Coliseum in its Big 12 opener on Jan. 4.

The Cyclones released their 2011-12 schedule on Thursday.

It includes seven opponents who reached the NCAA tournament last season.

Iowa State will host both Iowa and Northern Iowa this winter.

The Cyclones will face the Panthers in Ames on Nov. 30 and the Hawkeyes on Dec. 9.

The Cyclones will play 18 Big 12 games next season following the loss of Nebraska and Colorado.

Iowa State will face each league opponent home and away.

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