Iowa State Cyclones Dominate Tennessee State

0:00On March 21st Iowa State Cyclones cruise to a 108-74 victory over the Tennessee State Tigers in the first round of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament. The win came despite an early setback when Senior Ford, Joshua Jefferson suffered an ankle injury just minutes into the game, leaving him on, crutches, and later in a boot. The Cyclones leaned on their bench depth right away, turning a potential crisis into total domination on both ends of the floor. This weapon waiting for their chance delivered in a big way, keeping the offense flowing and the defense tight throughout. Standouts included freshman guard Killian Torrey, who led with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, showing why he's a rising star. Senior guard Nate Heiss added 22 points, with sharp shooting from deep and strong drives, while Junior Ford, Milan, Mom, Silevich, chipped in. Seventeen points, mostly from beyond the arc. This performance highlights Iowa State's resilience and potential ceiling as they head

1:00to the second round. With Jefferson sidelined, these contributors will need to keep producing against the tough opponent. Next up on Sunday, the Cyclones faced the Kentucky Wildcats, carrying momentum that could push them deep into March madness.