- Matchup: Alcorn State Braves vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Alcorn State Braves (1-8) are heading to Hilton Coliseum to face off against the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones (7-0).
In their latest outing, the Alcorn State Braves faced Louisiana Tech, suffering a defeat with a score of 83-58. The Braves committed 11 fouls, while Louisiana Tech had 15. From beyond the arc, they managed 8 out of 21 attempts. Louisiana Tech’s free throw shooting was at 55.6%, making 5 of 9. The team secured 39 rebounds (14 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not record a block. The Bulldogs dished out 16 assists and made 6 steals. Defensively, Alcorn State allowed their opponents to shoot 53.0% from the field, converting 35 of 66 attempts. They also collected 5 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. On the rebounding front, the Braves amassed 29 boards, with 13 being offensive. At the free-throw line, Alcorn State hit 10 of 21 attempts, translating to a 47.6% success rate. The team concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 38.6% (22 of 57) and managed to sink 4 of 14 three-point attempts.
Tycen McDaniels was notable in the game, shooting 50.0% from the field with no assists, while contributing 3 rebounds in 20 minutes on the floor. He finished with 11 points from 4 of 8 shooting.
Currently, Alcorn State holds a 1-8 record this season. They have a troubling turnover rate of 16.9 per game, while averaging 19.7 fouls. The Braves grab 30.1 rebounds per game and have accumulated 89 assists in total this season, placing them 316th in Division 1 for assists. With a three-point shooting percentage of 36.8% (67 of 182) and a free throw rate of 61.2%, they average 66.3 points per game, ranking 341st nationally, while hitting 43.6% from the field.
On the defensive side, Alcorn State is forcing 12.4 turnovers per game while garnering 14.3 personal fouls. They are 336th in the nation for allowing assists, yielding 138 throughout the campaign. The Braves’ defense permits opponents to shoot 49.0% (268 out of 547) and allows 38.9 rebounds per game. They give up 31.2% from three-point range and rank 349th in college basketball for points allowed per game (85.7).
The Iowa State Cyclones recently secured a victory with a final score of 95-64 against Syracuse. They managed 30 rebounds in total, including 7 offensive boards. The Cyclones turned the ball over 8 times but also recorded 13 steals during this game. Syracuse committed 14 fouls, which sent Iowa State to the free-throw line for 21 attempts, converting 14 for a success rate of 66.7%. Iowa State excelled with 9 out of 20 three-point shots (45.0%) and finished the game shooting 36 of 61 from the field, which is 59.0%. Defensively, they held Syracuse to a shooting percentage of 39.3% from the floor with 22 conversions out of 56 attempts and allowed Syracuse to net 28.6% from beyond the arc (8 of 28). Iowa State ended the match making 12 of 19 free throws (63.2%) while allowing Syracuse to gather 25 rebounds (7 offensive).
Milan Momcilovic was a key player for the Cyclones, scoring 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting with a 57.1% accuracy rate, along with 5 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court without any assists.
So far this season, Iowa State boasts an impressive 7-0 record. On the offensive front, the Cyclones are shooting 52.7% from the floor, positioning them 10th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 638 points this season, averaging 91.1 points per game, alongside collecting 37.0 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is at 17.3 per game, ranking them 60th in the country, and they turn the ball over 9.3 times per game. Iowa State commits 17.1 personal fouls per game and has a free throw shooting percentage of 68.6%.
The Cyclones stand at 36th in the nation for points per game allowed, surrendering 65.0. They force opponents into 18.4 turnovers each game and have held opposing teams to a shooting percentage of 41.2% (ranking 112th in college). Iowa State’s defense allows 33.1% from three-point range (56 of 169) and opponents have hit 68.1% of their free throws. They allow an average of 13.6 assists and 31.9 rebounds per game, ranking 203rd and 74th nationally.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Recommendation: Opt for Iowa State
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