- Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
- Venue: Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, SD
- Broadcasting: ESPNU
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The Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) aim to secure a victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) at the Sanford Pentagon this Monday.
In their previous match, the Mississippi State Bulldogs triumphed over North Alabama, ending the game with a score of 86-62. The Bulldogs committed 14 fouls compared to North Alabama’s 20. From beyond the arc, they made 7 out of 19 attempts. North Alabama converted 7 of their 12 free throws, finishing at 58.3%. They collected 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. North Alabama managed 7 assists and 5 steals during the game. Defensively, Mississippi State held their opponents to a 36.9% shooting percentage, allowing 24 successful baskets out of 65 attempts. The Bulldogs recorded 15 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and generated 9 steals. They accumulated 50 rebounds, with 17 being offensive. At the free-throw line, Mississippi State hit 16 of 24 attempts, giving them a shooting percentage of 66.7%. Their overall shooting stats showed a field goal percentage of 43.7%, converting 31 out of 71 shots, including 8 of 27 three-pointers.
A standout player for the Bulldogs was Quincy Ballard, who shot 80.0% from the field, finishing the game without an assist. He played 20 minutes, grabbed 7 rebounds, and scored 8 points on 4 of 5 shooting.
Mississippi State approaches this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season, averaging 86.0 points per game, which ranks 140th in Division I. They connect on 43.7% of their field goal attempts and have a three-point shooting success rate of 29.6% (8 of 27). The Bulldogs convert 66.7% of their free throws and secure an impressive 53.0 rebounds per game. So far, they have recorded 15 assists, placing them 237th nationally in assisting. On average, they commit 7.0 turnovers and 14.0 personal fouls per contest.
On the defensive side, the Bulldogs are forcing an average of 13.0 turnovers per game while conceding 20.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc and rank 114th in points allowed per game with 62.0. Their opponents shoot 36.9% (24 of 65) from the floor, and Mississippi State allows 36.0 rebounds per game, rated 56th nationally for assists allowed with 7 per game.
In their last outing, the Iowa State Cyclones defeated Grambling with a lopsided score of 102-62. Iowa State permitted Grambling to collect 22 rebounds (4 offensive). The Cyclones achieved a three-point shooting percentage of 33.3%, making 4 of 12 attempts, and converted 16 of 23 free throws (69.6%). Grambling managed to shoot 21 of 49 from the field, reaching a rate of 42.9%. Iowa State finished the match shooting 36 of 66, yielding a 54.5% success rate from the field. From three-point range, they made 12 of 31 shots (38.7%). At the charity stripe, they hit 18 of their attempts at a rate of 62.1%. Grambling’s defense was penalized with 21 personal fouls, sending the Cyclones to the free-throw line 29 times. Iowa State recorded 12 turnovers but also forced 14 steals, with a total of 40 rebounds (25 defensive, 15 offensive) in the game.
Joshua Jefferson was a key contributor for the Cyclones, scoring 20 points in 27 minutes and adding 3 assists. He shot 80.0%, making 8 of 10 attempts, while grabbing 8 rebounds.
Iowa State holds a 2-0 record so far this season. They are averaging 20.0 personal fouls per game and shooting 63.2% from the free-throw line. The Cyclones assist their teammates 19.0 times per game, ranking 93rd in college basketball, and have an average of 10.5 turnovers. Over the season, Iowa State has scored 190 points and averages 42.0 rebounds per game. Their offense boasts a shooting percentage of 53.4%, placing them 54th in the nation.
Defensively, Iowa State ranks 71st in points per game allowed, yielding 56.0. They force 18.5 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 37.6% from the field (136th nationally). Opponents are shooting 25.6% from three-point range (10 of 39), while free throw attempts against Iowa State have resulted in a 65.0% conversion rate. They surrender 8.5 assists and 29.0 rebounds per game, which ranks them 87th and 90th in Division I respectively.
Which team will take the victory against the spread tonight in NCAA action?
Prediction: Bet on Iowa State
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