- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Iowa State Cyclones (24-4) are set to face the Arizona Wildcats (26-2) at the McKale Memorial Center this Monday.
In their latest game, the Iowa State Cyclones secured a convincing victory over Utah, winning 75-59. They achieved a field goal percentage of 47.5% by converting 28 of 59 shots and successfully hitting 7 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Iowa State scored 12 out of 18, yielding a conversion rate of 66.7%. On the boards, the Cyclones collected 26 rebounds, including 4 offensive ones, while also recording 15 assists, 10 steals, and forcing their opponents into 17 turnovers. Defensively, Iowa State allowed Utah a shooting percentage of 45.7% (21 of 46). Utah managed 13 assists and 6 steals and grabbed 27 rebounds (2 offensive, 25 defensive) but failed to block any shots. The Utes shot 68.8% from the charity stripe, hitting 11 of 16 attempts, and made 6 out of 18 three-point shots. Iowa State committed 18 personal fouls compared to Utah’s 14.
Joshua Jefferson played a pivotal role in this match, scoring 21 points on 7 of 15 shooting, playing for 35 minutes, and grabbing 6 rebounds along with 3 assists, achieving an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%.
With a strong record of 24-4 this season, Iowa State is averaging 82.8 points per game, ranking 47th in the nation, while shooting an impressive 50.1% from the field. From three-point range, they are connecting at 39.2% (250 of 637) and 67.0% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game and have tallied 498 assists thus far, placing them 25th nationally in assist totals. They average only 10.5 turnovers per game while committing 15.8 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Cyclones create 15.0 turnovers per game and draw 16.8 fouls. They limit opponents to 31.8% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 14th in the nation in points allowed per game (64.9). Their opponents are shooting 42.1% overall (655 of 1,557) while the Cyclones concede an average of 30.6 boards per game. They are ranked 91st in limiting assists with 353 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Arizona Wildcats triumphed over Baylor with a score of 87-80. Arizona allowed Baylor to collect 30 rebounds (9 offensive) and shot 31.8% from three-point territory (7 of 22). At the foul line, the Wildcats converted 15 of 21 attempts, corresponding to a percentage of 71.4%. Arizona held Baylor to a shooting percentage of 49.2%, allowing them to make 29 of 59 shots. On the offensive end, Arizona shot 49.2% overall, connecting on 30 of 61 attempts and successfully making 9 of their 21 three-point tries (42.9%). They capitalized on 18 opportunities from the charity stripe with a percentage of 78.3%. Baylor committed 17 fouls, leading Arizona to 23 free-throw attempts, and the Wildcats recorded just 6 turnovers while securing 24 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards for a total of 37 rebounds in the game.
Jaden Bradley was a standout for Arizona, contributing 25 points in 35 minutes and dishing out 6 assists. He shot 8 of 17 from the field, equating to a 47.1% shooting rate, and secured 6 rebounds.
Boasting a record of 26-2, Arizona is averaging 87.2 points per game and committing 16.3 personal fouls per contest while hitting 72.8% of their free-throw attempts. They are assisting at a rate of 17.4 times per game, ranking 24th nationally, while averaging 10.9 turnovers. The Wildcats have totaled 2,441 points this season (87.2 per game) and are securing 43.2 rebounds per game. Their shooting accuracy from the field stands at an impressive 50.3%, placing them 13th in college basketball.
Defensively, the Wildcats rank 58th in Division 1, allowing 68.9 points per game. They generate 12.4 turnovers per game, allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 39.3% (12th in Division 1). Opponents shoot 31.4% from beyond the arc (203 of 647), and the Wildcats let 70.1% of free throws convert. They concede 12.1 assists and 31.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 78th and 40th in those defensive categories respectively.
Who do you think will win tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Arizona
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