Alert Top Story NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT | IOWA STATE Iowa State men’s basketball to play Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament, seed, bracket info revealed ben.hutchens Mar 16, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026 0 × Iowa State basketball press conference following an 82-80 loss against Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AMES — Iowa State earned a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will play No. 15 seed Tennessee State on Friday.kAm%96 82>6[ 2E `id_ A]>][ H:== 36 3C@2542DE @? rq$]k^AmkAm%6??6DD66 $E2E6 7:?:D965 ab\h @G6C2== 2?5 `d\d :? E96 ~9:@ '2==6J r@?76C6?46] k^AmkAmx$& :D 3C24<6E65 :? E96 |:5H6DE C68:@? 2?5 A=2JD :ED 7:CDE C@F?5 82>6 :? $E] {@F:D] x7 E96 rJ4=@?6D H:?[ E96J H:== A=2J E96 H:??6C @7 }@] f z6?EF4<J 2?5 }@] `_ $2?E2 r=2C2]k^Am kAm%96 rJ4=@?6D Wah\f @G6C2==[ `c\f q:8 `aX 62C?65 2 }@] a D665 27E6C H:??:?8 EH@ 82>6D :? 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TV, time, ticket info for Iowa State in NCAA Tournament Start your weekend a little early and watch the Cyclones in the NCAA Tournament.
TJ Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic press conference Arizona | March 13 Iowa State basketball press conference following an 82-80 loss against Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.
TJ Otzelberger Selection Sunday press conference | Iowa State basketball | March 15 Iowa State basketball coach TJ Otzelberger discusses Iowa State's No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and upcoming matchup against Tennessee Sta…
Tamin Lipsey tweaked groin vs Arizona, what he said about injury postgame Nothing is more concerning for Cyclone fans than a Tamin Lipsey groin injury in March.
Despite heartbreaking loss, Cyclones leave Big 12 Tournament feeling better than going in Is Iowa State a better team now than it was three days ago? Nate Heise said it's not up for debate.
Watch: Arizona's Jaden Bradley's buzzer-beater sends Cyclones home from Big 12 Tournament Here's a stat that may make Iowa State fans a little happier.
Who is Tennessee State University? 5 things to know about Iowa State's first-round opponent Did you know Duke legend Nolan Smith coaches Tennessee State? Fast facts about Iowa State's first-round opponent.
Iowa State women earn No. 8 seed, to face Syracuse in NCAA Tournament ISU has now reached the NCAA Tournament six consecutive years under coach Bill Fennelly and 24 times in his 31 years as coach.
Positive injury news for Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey ahead of NCAA Tournament Will a groin injury limit Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey in the NCAA Tournament?
