- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS
- Broadcast: FOX
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This matchup at Bramlage Coliseum features the Kansas State Wildcats (10-11) going head-to-head with the Iowa State Cyclones (19-2) this Sunday.
The Iowa State Cyclones secured a decisive victory against Colorado, winning 97-67 in their previous game. Iowa State showcased an impressive 61.4% field goal percentage (35 of 57) and nailed 10 of 21 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, the Cyclones converted 17 of 24, achieving a 70.8% success rate. On the boards, they accrued 36 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive, and dished out 19 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and recording 6 steals. Defensively, Iowa State held Colorado to a 42.6% shooting percentage (23 of 54). Colorado assisted 13 times and registered 6 steals, alongside pulling down 20 boards—4 offensive and 16 defensive—without any blocks. They also finished 73.7% from the charity stripe, making 14 of their 19 attempts, and successfully shooting 7 out of 24 from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Iowa State committed 18 while Colorado accumulated 20.
Jamarion Batemon was a standout performer in this game, contributing 17 points on 5 of 8 shooting over 20 minutes on the court, including 2 rebounds. He finished with an impressive shooting percentage of 62.5%, though he didn’t register any assists.
The Cyclones enter this matchup with an impressive 19-2 season record. They average 86.1 points per game, ranking 23rd in Division 1, and maintain a field goal percentage of 51.1%. Iowa State also excels in three-point shooting, hitting at a 40.6% rate (190 of 468), and 68.3% from the free-throw line. The team is averaging 36.8 rebounds per game, having tallied 380 assists this season, which places them 27th nationally. They average just 10.6 turnovers and commit 15.7 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, Iowa State forces 15.9 turnovers per game and incurs 16.9 personal fouls. They rank 127th nationally in terms of assists allowed, surrendering 269 thus far. The Cyclones allow opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field and average giving up 30.1 rebounds per contest. Their opponents score an average of 65.0 points per game, positioning Iowa State 17th in that category.
On the other hand, the Kansas State Wildcats faced a tough loss against West Virginia, finishing with a score of 59-54. They conceded a total of 36 rebounds to West Virginia, including 10 offensive boards. The Wildcats shot 29.2% from three-point territory, converting 7 of 24 attempts, and managed 6 through 9 from the free-throw line, successfully achieving a 66.7% shooting rate. West Virginia completed 23 of 55 field goal attempts, resulting in a 41.8% shooting percentage against Kansas State. The Wildcats themselves shot 21 for 56 overall, as a 37.5% field goal percentage. They sank 8 out of 25 three-pointers (32.0%) and made 4 free throws with a perfect 100% on those attempts. West Virginia recorded 12 fouls, giving the Wildcats 4 free-throw opportunities. They forced 9 turnovers while earning 8 steals throughout the game. Kansas State pulled down a total of 28 rebounds—22 defensively and 6 offensively.
PJ Haggerty was crucial for the Wildcats, scoring 16 points over 39 minutes and providing 3 assists while grabbing 5 rebounds. He shot 6 of 19 during the game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 31.6%.
Kansas State holds a 10-11 record for the current season. They average 19.5 fouls per game and connect on 71.7% from the free-throw line. The Wildcats dish out 18.2 assists per contest (19th nationally) and turn the ball over 12.4 times per game. Totaling 1,736 points this season averages to 82.7 points per game, and they grab 36.0 rebounds on average. Offensively, Kansas State boasts a shooting percentage of 46.3%, which ranks them 124th in college basketball.
Defensively, the Wildcats allow 32.0% from beyond the arc (156 of 488) and 72.7% on free throw attempts. They average 15.1 assists and 36.0 rebounds allowed, ranking 299th and 270th in Division 1, respectively. Kansas State currently ranks 315th in points per game allowed with 79.5, forcing 12.6 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field (243rd in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Iowa State
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