- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs Utah Utes
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: FS1
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The stage is set at the Jon M. Huntsman Center where the Utah Utes (10-17) seek to secure a win against the Iowa State Cyclones (23-4) on Tuesday.
The Iowa State Cyclones faced off against BYU in their most recent match, ending in a 79-69 defeat. In terms of fouls, the Cyclones recorded 20, while BYU had 15. Iowa State managed to hit only 7 out of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. BYU converted 14 of their 20 free throw attempts for a shooting percentage of 70.0%. On the boards, BYU secured 35 rebounds (12 offensive, 23 defensive) and achieved 13 assists and 7 steals without recording any blocks. Defensively, Iowa State allowed their opponents to shoot 50.0%, with BYU hitting 29 of 58 shots. They also tallied 13 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and securing 6 steals. The Cyclones collected 25 rebounds, including 5 offensive ones, and made 15 of 19 free throw attempts, resulting in a 78.9% success rate. Overall, Iowa State finished with a field goal percentage of 42.6% (23 for 54) and converted 8 out of 24 three-pointers.
Tamin Lipsey emerged as a standout player in this matchup, scoring 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting, along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 34 minutes of play, showcasing a field goal percentage of 46.7%.
The Cyclones boast a season record of 23-4, averaging 83.1 points per game, ranking 44th in collegiate basketball, with a shooting percentage of 50.2%. From beyond the arc, they have an impressive 39.6% shooting rate (243 of 614). At the free-throw line, their success rate sits at 67.0%. Iowa State averages 36.1 rebounds per game and has compiled a total of 483 assists this season, ranking 29th in Division 1. They commit approximately 15.7 fouls and turn the ball over 10.5 times each game.
Defensively, the Cyclones force 14.9 turnovers per game while committing 16.9 fouls. Their opponents shoot 31.8% from three-point range, and Iowa State ranks 13th in points allowed per game (65.1). The Cyclones yield an opponent shooting percentage of 42.0% (634 of 1,511) and average 30.6 rebounds per game. They currently sit 85th in the nation for assists allowed, with a total of 340 given up this season.
In their last game, the Utah Utes were narrowly defeated by UCF, 73-71. On the boards, Utah allowed UCF to collect 22 rebounds (4 offensive). The Utes shot 43.8% from three-point range, converting 7 of 16 attempts, and managed to make 6 of their 9 free throws (66.7%). UCF was effective from the field, hitting 30 of 57 attempts for a shooting percentage of 52.6% that game. Utah’s performance saw them shoot 28 of 57 from the floor, giving them a rate of 49.1%, and they made 8 of 23 three-point attempts (34.8%). At the free-throw line, the Utes went a perfect 7 for 7 on free throws. UCF committed 11 fouls, leading to 7 free throw opportunities for Utah. The Utes gathered 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 26 rebounds for the game.
Terrence Brown made a notable impact for the Utes, scoring 21 points in 30 minutes, with 4 assists and an efficient 60.0% shooting rate (9 of 15), along with 1 rebound.
Utah’s current record is 10-17 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 45.3% from the field, placing them 184th nationally. The Utes have scored a total of 2,041 points this season (75.6 per game) and average 34.5 rebounds. They average 13.8 assists per game (197th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.3 times per game. Furthermore, they commit an average of 16.4 fouls and maintain a 72.9% success rate at the free-throw line.
The Utah defense allows opponents to shoot 33.7% from three-point range (190 of 563) and 70.6% from the foul line. They give up an average of 13.7 assists and 35.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 209th and 258th, respectively, in those categories. The Utes rank poorly in points allowed per game at 78.4 (305th in college basketball). They force 9.6 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field (330th in D-1).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Select Iowa State
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