- Matchup: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-2) travel to Hilton Coliseum on Saturday to face the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones (15-0).
In their most recent matchup, the Oklahoma State Cowboys secured a victory over UCF, finishing 87-76. The Cowboys committed 18 fouls, while UCF chalked up 25 fouls during the contest. Oklahoma State converted 7 out of 33 three-point attempts, whereas UCF went 15 for 23 from the free-throw line, achieving a 65.2% success rate. UCF gathered 33 rebounds, consisting of 12 offensive and 21 defensive, yet failed to record any blocks. The Knights posted 15 assists and 8 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Oklahoma State allowed their opponents to shoot 37.5%, giving up 27 buckets from 72 attempts. The Cowboys recorded 13 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and made 5 steals. On the boards, they totaled 39 rebounds, including 5 offensive. At the free-throw line, Oklahoma State scored 27 of 35 attempts, resulting in a 77.1% efficiency. The Cowboys concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 47.2% (25 for 53), sinking 10 of their 19 three-point shots.
Parsa Fallah was a standout performer, finishing the game with an impressive 61.5% shooting but did not register any assists. He played for 33 minutes, pulled down 4 rebounds, and scored 24 points on 8 of 13 shooting.
Oklahoma State heads into this game with a 13-2 season record. They average 13.1 turnovers and commit 17.5 fouls per game. As a team, they average 40.3 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 235 assists this season, placing them 142nd nationally in assists. The Cowboys shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc (115 of 332) and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they rank 17th nationally, averaging 90.2 points per game on 48.8% shooting from the field.
On the defensive end, Oklahoma State forces 12.9 turnovers per game while averaging 20.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to score 32.6% from three-point range and rank 319th in points allowed per game (79.7). The Cowboys concede a 42.2% field goal percentage (413 of 978) and record 35.5 rebounds per game as a team, placing 320th in assists allowed with 246 this season.
In their previous game, the Iowa State Cyclones triumphed against Baylor with a score of 70-60. Iowa State secured 26 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards for a total of 42 in the game. They committed 12 turnovers while recording 8 steals. Baylor committed 22 fouls, sending the Cyclones to the free-throw line for 20 shots, of which they made 12, leading to a 60.0% free-throw percentage. Iowa State shot 31.6% from three, making 6 of 19 attempts, and finished the game with a 40.6% shooting percentage, hitting 26 out of 64 attempts. They limited Baylor to 30.6% shooting (19 out of 62) and allowed Baylor to connect on 18.5% of their three-point attempts (5 of 27) while conceding 17 out of 29 free throws for a rate of 58.6%. Iowa State permitted Baylor to grab a total of 44 rebounds, including 20 offensive boards.
Tamin Lipsey was crucial for the Cyclones, scoring 24 points in 26 minutes and adding 2 assists. He made 8 of 12 shots, achieving a shooting rate of 66.7%, and contributed 3 rebounds.
The Cyclones boast a perfect 15-0 record for the season. Offensively, Iowa State shoots an impressive 52.3% from the field, ranking them 7th in the nation. This year, they have accumulated 1,325 points, averaging 88.3 per game, and securing 37.1 rebounds per contest. They assist on 18.9 occasions per game, placing 18th nationally, and average 10.4 turnovers. Iowa State commits 15.7 fouls per game and has a free-throw shooting percentage of 67.9%.
Iowa State’s defense allows opponents to shoot 30.6% from three (101 of 330) and 67.4% from the free-throw line. They average 12.3 assists and 30.0 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 94th and 17th, respectively. The Cyclones are 8th nationally in points allowed per game (62.4) and force 17.3 turnovers each game while permitting opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field (82nd in college).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Oklahoma State
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