Cyclones vs Tigers: March Madness Showdown

0:00On March 20th, Iowa State Cyclones start their 2026 March Madness run on Friday March 20th against the Tennessee State Tigers. As the number two seed in the Midwest region, the cyclones are heavy favorites over the 15 seed Tigers in this first round matchup. Meanwhile, Tennessee State leans on a potent back cord duo to keep things competitive. Senior Aaron and Krumah, a 6-foot-6 guard, averages 17.6 points per game with strong passing and shooting. Team A Travis Harper. The second chips in 17.3 points, excelling as an efficient score. The matchup tests, Iowa State's elite perimeter defense, one of the best in the country. Guard's Tam and Lipsi and Kylian Tori can shut down top back cord threats, while bench players like Jamarian Bateman and Nate Heiss provide extra, steals and stops. Offensively, Iowa State counts on their big three to pull away. Lipsi sets the tone. Milan Momsolovic needs to drain shots and spark the flow and senior Joshua Jefferson leads when it matters most.

1:05Expect the cyclones to handle business if they contain those tiger guards, tap their death and let their star shine through to the next round.