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The case for and against Tennessee State to upset Iowa State in NCAA Tournament

ben.hutchens
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026
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Iowa State junior Milan Momcilovic and senior Joshua Jefferson react to ISU's NCAA Tournament draw.

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Tennessee State faces an uphill battle to win its first NCAA Tournament game in program history.

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