- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Cincinnati Bearcats (9-8) are set to host the Iowa State Cyclones (16-1) at Fifth Third Arena this Saturday.
In their most recent outing, the Iowa State Cyclones faced off against Kansas and suffered a defeat, ending the game at 84-63. The Cyclones committed 13 fouls, while Kansas recorded 9. Iowa State managed to convert 12 of their 24 three-point attempts. Kansas performed well at the free-throw line, shooting 83.3% with 10 of 12 successful attempts. On the boards, Kansas grabbed a total of 36 rebounds (10 offensive and 26 defensive) without any blocks. They also dished out 17 assists and secured 8 steals. Defensively, the Cyclones allowed Kansas to shoot at a rate of 50.8%, making 31 of 61 shots. Iowa State was able to record 11 assists, force 8 turnovers, and obtain 7 steals. They collected 31 total rebounds, with 13 on the offensive end, and converted 6 of 11 free throw attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 54.5%. The Cyclones concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 36.9%, making 24 out of 65 attempts, and shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc with 9 of 27 made.
Jamarion Batemon played a pivotal role for the Cyclones, scoring 12 points on 5 of 9 shooting in 19 minutes, along with 1 rebound and 1 assist.
Entering this matchup, Iowa State boasts an impressive record of 16-1 for the season. The Cyclones average 86.5 points per game (31st nationally) and have a field goal percentage of 51.0%. They are shooting 40.3% from three-point range (151 of 375) and 68.5% from the charity stripe. As a cohesive unit, Iowa State grabs an average of 37.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 311 assists, ranking 30th in Division I. They commit 10.5 turnovers and 15.6 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cyclones force 16.6 turnovers per game and accrue 16.4 personal fouls. They rank 113th in Division I for assists allowed, giving up 217 for the season. Opposing teams shoot 42.0% against them (394 of 938), and Iowa State allows an average of 30.2 rebounds per game, with opponents shooting 32.2% from three-point territory. They rank 12th in the nation for points per game allowed (64.2).
In their last game, the Cincinnati Bearcats claimed a 77-68 victory against Colorado. Cincinnati allowed Colorado to collect 27 rebounds (7 offensive). The Bearcats shot 35.0% from beyond the arc, successfully making 7 of 20 attempts, while finishing the game at 73.3% (11 of 15) from the free-throw line. Colorado managed to convert 25 of 56 shots, achieving a 44.6% shooting percentage overall. The Bearcats shot 25 of 56 from the field, also posting a 44.6% success rate. From three-point distance, Cincinnati connected on only 3 of 16 attempts (18.8%). Despite attempting 35 free throws due to 24 fouls by Colorado, the Bearcats committed 10 turnovers and secured 9 steals. They tallied 23 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 28 rebounds in the game.
Moustapha Thiam emerged as a key player for Cincinnati in this match, scoring 24 points in 31 minutes on the court, shooting 66.7% (10 of 15) from the field, alongside 5 rebounds.
Cincinnati’s season record stands at 9-8. Offensively, they shoot 42.7% from the field, placing them at 301st in NCAA rankings. This season, they have scored a total of 1,254 points, averaging 73.8 per game, and secure 37.9 rebounds per game. Their assist average is 17.4 per game, ranking 40th nationally, while they average 12.4 turnovers per contest. The Bearcats commit 16.4 fouls each game and convert 64.2% of their free throws.
Defensively, Cincinnati allows a 31.9% shooting rate from three-point range (129 of 405), with their opponents successfully making 70.2% of their free throw attempts. They concede an average of 13.2 assists and 34.8 rebounds per game, ranking 178th and 201st in Division I respectively. Furthermore, they rank 25th in D-1 for points per game allowed (65.9) and force opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game while allowing a shooting percentage of 40.9% (55th in the nation).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Cincinnati
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