- Matchup: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Arizona State Sun Devils (16-15) are set to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (25-6) at T-Mobile Center on Wednesday as part of the Big 12 Tournament.
In their most recent encounter, the Arizona State Sun Devils faced the Iowa State Cyclones and unfortunately suffered a defeat, ending the game with a score of 86-65. Arizona State registered a field goal percentage of 46.5%, making 20 of 43 attempts, along with 7 successful three-pointers out of 23. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 22 attempts for an impressive 81.8%. Arizona State secured 23 rebounds, with 3 being offensive, and recorded 13 assists while inducing 9 turnovers from their opponents, complemented by 5 steals. On the defensive side, they allowed Iowa State to shoot 43.9% from the floor, achieving 29 of 66 shots. Iowa State distributed 18 assists and managed to nab 16 steals during the match. They collected a total of 29 rebounds (9 offensive and 20 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Iowa State completed 77.3% of their free-throw attempts, hitting 17 out of 22, and made 11 out of 29 shots from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Sun Devils collected 19 while Iowa State had 18.
Massamba Diop contributed notably in the game, finishing with 50.0% accuracy from the field with no assists registered by the time the game concluded. He played for 28 minutes, grabbing 3 rebounds and scoring 12 points on 2 of 4 shooting.
Arizona State enters this matchup with a record of 16-15 for the season. They average 77.2 points per game (ranking 149th in D-1) with a shooting percentage of 44.6%. The Sun Devils have been effective from three-point range, hitting 34.1% of their attempts (236 out of 692) and achieving a free-throw percentage of 75.6%. As a team, they collect 33.3 rebounds per game and have tallied 435 assists this season, ranking 190th in college basketball for assists. They average 11.6 turnovers and are committing 17.2 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Sun Devils force 13.2 turnovers per game while drawing 20.0 personal fouls. They yield a 35.3% success rate from three-point land and rank 296th in college basketball in points allowed per game (77.9). Arizona State allows opponents a field goal percentage of 45.2% (838 of 1,852) and concedes an average of 36.3 rebounds per game, holding a ranking of 291st in the number of assists permitted, totaling 468 this season.
In their last matchup, the Iowa State Cyclones secured a win over Arizona State with a final score of 86-65. The Cyclones grabbed 20 defensive rebounds alongside 9 offensive boards for a total of 29. They committed 9 turnovers while achieving 16 steals. Arizona State’s 19 fouls sent Iowa State to the line 22 times, resulting in 17 successful shots for a 77.3% success rate. From beyond the arc, the Cyclones hit 11 out of 29 attempts (37.9%), finishing 29 of 66 from the floor for a shooting percentage of 43.9%. Defensively, they allowed Arizona State to make 20 of 43 field-goal attempts, giving the Sun Devils a 46.5% shooting rate. Iowa State’s three-point shooting stood at 30.4%, connecting on 7 out of 23, and they finished strong at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 22 (81.8%). On the boards, Iowa State allowed Arizona State to secure a total of 23 rebounds (3 offensive).
Joshua Jefferson made a significant impact for the Cyclones, contributing 16 points in 30 minutes of play, along with 3 assists. He achieved 41.7% shooting (5 of 12), paired with 7 rebounds.
Iowa State heads into this matchup with an impressive record of 25-6. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 48.8% from the floor, ranking 31st in D-1. For the season, they have generated 2,535 points (averaging 81.8 per game) and collect 35.5 rebounds on average. Their assist average stands at 17.4 per game (20th in D-1) with a turnover rate of 10.3 per game. Iowa State commits around 16.1 fouls per game and holds a free-throw accuracy of 68.0%.
Defensively, Iowa State limits opponents to a 32.5% success rate on three-point shots (238 of 733), while opponents hit 71.5% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 12.8 assists and 31.0 boards per game, ranking 131st and 25th, respectively. Iowa State is ranked 14th nationally for points per game allowed, conceding just 65.7. They force 15.3 turnovers each game and are holding opponents to a 42.8% shooting rate (96th in D-1).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Iowa State
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