The Arizona State Sun Devils famously had Michael Phelps come out of their "Curtain of Distraction" during a game in 2016. Phelps wore a swimmer's cap and some of his record 28 Olympic medals.

Iowa State pulled away late for a 76-61 win over ASU in Big 12 matinee action Saturday at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.

While ASU had the last laugh in football ― the team was recognized during Saturday's game ― it was the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones ... played a role in the Curtain of Distraction.