- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the Kansas Jayhawks (11-5) are set to face off against the unbeaten Iowa State Cyclones (16-0) at the iconic Allen Fieldhouse.
In their most recent clash, the Iowa State Cyclones claimed victory over Oklahoma State with a score of 83-71. Iowa State had 18 personal fouls compared to Oklahoma State’s 21. The Cyclones successfully made 8 out of 22 three-point attempts. Oklahoma State shot 80.8% from the free-throw line, converting 21 of 26 attempts, and racked up 24 rebounds (2 offensive, 22 defensive), alongside 16 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Iowa State held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.8% from the floor, allowing 21 out of 48 shots to go in, while accumulating 17 assists, forcing 15 turnovers, and securing 10 steals. On the boards, Iowa State recorded 34 rebounds, with 8 coming offensively and converting 24 of 30 free throws for a success rate of 80.0%. The Cyclones also achieved a field goal percentage of 46.6% (27 out of 58) while making 5 out of 16 attempts from beyond the arc.
Joshua Jefferson was instrumental in the Cyclones’ success, scoring 19 points on 4 out of 14 shooting while logging 36 minutes on the court and grabbing 5 rebounds. He finished with a shooting percentage of 28.6% and contributed 5 assists.
Iowa State boasts an impressive 16-0 record this season, averaging 88.0 points per game, ranking 25th in Division 1. They are shooting 51.9% from the field and are making 40.8% of their three-point attempts (142 of 348). Additionally, they hit 68.9% from the free-throw line. The Cyclones average 37.1 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 300 assists this season, which places them 28th in Division 1. Their turnover rate stands at 10.4 per game, while they commit an average of 15.8 fouls each game.
On the defensive end, Iowa State is forcing opponents to commit 17.1 turnovers per game and attracting 16.8 personal fouls. They rank 83rd nationally in allowing assists, with 200 given up thus far. The Cyclones permit an opponent field goal percentage of 41.4% (363 of 877) and yield an average of 29.8 rebounds per game. They also allow 31.0% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 8th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 62.9.
Recently, the Kansas Jayhawks experienced a setback, losing to West Virginia with a score of 86-75. Kansas allowed West Virginia a total of 34 rebounds (8 offensive). The Jayhawks shot 42.3% from three-point territory, making 11 of 26 attempts, and finished the game 21 of 29 at the free-throw line (72.4%). West Virginia achieved a field goal percentage of 48.2%, hitting 27 out of 56 attempts, while Kansas shot 42.6% (26 for 61) and made 29.6% of their 3-point attempts (8 out of 27). Kansas’s free-throw efficiency was good at 83.3%, making 15 out of 18 attempts. In that game, West Virginia committed 16 fouls, leading to opportunities for the Jayhawks and forced 6 turnovers, while Kansas recorded 7 steals, amassing 22 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 31.
Darryn Peterson stood out for the Jayhawks, scoring 23 points on 6 of 17 shooting (35.3%) and contributing 6 rebounds in 31 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists.
Kansas enters this matchup with a record of 11-5. Offensively, they are shooting 46.7% from the field, placing them 116th nationally. This season, the Jayhawks have scored a total of 1,240 points (averaging 77.5 per game) and securing 39.4 rebounds per contest. They average 15.0 assists per game (143rd in the nation) while turning the ball over 10.8 times per game and committing 15.2 fouls on average. Their free-throw shooting percentage stands at 75.2%.
Defensively, Kansas ranks 61st in the nation for points allowed per game, conceding 68.1. They force 9.6 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 38.4% from the field (12th nationally). The Jayhawks give up 27.9% shooting from three-point range (122 of 437) and allow opponents to convert 66.0% of their free-throw attempts. They concede an average of 11.8 assists and 35.9 total rebounds per game, ranking 61st and 256th in those defensive stats, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Iowa State
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