Duke Survives Siena Scare, Ngongba's Return Hoped

0:00On March 20th, Iowa State, the number two seed in the Midwest region, made quick work of Tennessee State in the first round, winning by 34. Points at the Enterprise Center, the Cyclones looked every bit like a top team, pouring in a hundred and eight points with strong shooting across the board. Four players reached double figures in scoring, including Killian Torre with 25 points and Nate Heist with 22. They dominated the boards, out rebounded the Tigers 43-29 and got 50 points from the bench while forcing 16 turnovers. The big concern came early when stargar Joshua Jefferson twisted his ankle just two minutes into the game. He left on crutches after X-rays and watched the rest from the bench in a boot, raising questions about his availability moving forward. Jefferson averages 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, earning second team all-American honors. As one of the tournament's top players, Coach TJ Osselberger called him central to their

1:03style, but the team adapted well without him. This depth makes Iowa State a tough outheading into the second round, where they'll test their medal against the familiar foe on Sunday.