- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Venue: Marriott Center, Provo, UT
- Broadcasting: ESPN
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The Iowa State Cyclones (23-3) are heading to the Marriott Center this Saturday to challenge the BYU Cougars (19-7).
In their most recent outing, the Iowa State Cyclones secured a 70-67 victory against Houston. The Cyclones finished the game with a shooting percentage of 49.0%, making 25 of 51 attempts and converting 9 of 22 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they achieved 50% by scoring 11 out of 22. On the boards, Iowa State earned 30 rebounds, with 8 noted as offensive. They also tallied 15 assists, while committing 5 turnovers and recording 5 steals. Defensively, Iowa State allowed Houston to shoot 42.1% from the field with 24 of 57 attempts. Houston managed to collect 33 rebounds (7 offensive and 26 defensive) and recorded 14 assists alongside 2 steals. They completed 63.6% of their free-throw shots, hitting 7 out of 11 attempts, and made 12 out of 34 long-range shots. The Cyclones committed 14 fouls, while Houston had 21.
Joshua Jefferson stood out with his performance, scoring 12 points on 4 of 10 shooting. He logged 33 minutes on the court and amassed 6 rebounds, along with 5 assists.
Heading into this matchup, Iowa State boasts a winning record of 23-3. The team averages 83.7 points per game (37th in NCAA) and features an impressive field goal percentage of 50.5%. The Cyclones hit 39.8% of their attempts from beyond the arc (235 of 590) and convert 66.5% of their free throw attempts. Collectively, Iowa State averages 36.4 rebounds per game and has dished out 470 assists this season, placing them 23rd in D-1 for teamwork. They average 10.5 turnovers and commit 15.6 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Cyclones compel opponents into 15.1 turnovers per game and draw 16.9 fouls. They rank 89th nationally in allowing 327 assists this season. Iowa State’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 41.6% (605 of 1,453) and gathers 30.3 rebounds per game collectively, giving up 31.9% from three-point range. They rank 11th nationally in points allowed per game, conceding only 64.6.
In their last game, the BYU Cougars fell short against Arizona, losing 75-68. In terms of rebounding, BYU allowed Arizona to collect 35 boards (9 on the offensive end). The Cougars shot 42.9% from three (9 of 21) and 66.7% from the charity stripe (8 of 12). Arizona hit 29 of 64 shots from the field, equating to 45.3%. BYU finished with 25 of 58 shooting, which is 43.1%. They struggled from three-point range, making just 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%), but found success at the free-throw line with 81.3% (13 of 16). Arizona recorded 12 fouls during the matchup, providing BYU with 16 free-throw attempts. The Cougars turned the ball over 9 times, securing 4 steals overall, with a total of 29 rebounds (22 defensive and 7 offensive) in the game.
AJ Dybantsa was notable for BYU, scoring 35 points in 39 minutes and contributing 2 assists. He shot 46.4% from the floor, making 13 of 28 attempts and grabbing 7 rebounds.
BYU holds a season record of 19-7. Offensively, the Cougars hit 48.3% from the field, ranking them 37th in Division 1. They have scored 2,230 points this season, averaging 85.8 points per game, while collecting 39.2 rebounds. The Cougars average 14.4 assists per game (151st in the country) while turning the ball over 10.7 times each game. They commit an average of 15.7 fouls and maintain a free throw percentage of 74.4%.
Defensively, BYU allows 33.3% shooting from three-point range (209 of 627) and permits opponents to hit 70.5% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 14.5 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 272nd and 168th in college hoops, respectively. Defensively, BYU is 209th in points allowed per game, sitting at 74.5. They force 11.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field, ranking 142nd in the nation.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Iowa State
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