Iowa State Cyclones Stun Kentucky, March On

0:00On March 23rd Iowa State Cyclones are turning heads in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They're now 2-1-0 after big wins over Tennessee State and Kentucky, advancing to the Sweet 16 without their star forward, Joshua Jefferson. The latest victory came by 19 points against a tough Kentucky squad in the round of 32. Iowa State's guards and forwards stepped up huge, controlling both ends of the floor from start to finish. For years, the Cyclones dominated regular seasons, but fizzled out in March madness. Fans are buzzing now, seeing real tournament grit for the first time in ages, with younger players filling big shoes amid Jefferson's injury. Standout efforts came from senior guard Taymen Lipsy, with 26 points, tennisists, and five steals. Junior forward, Milan Momsolovic added 20 points and 4-3 pointers, while Nate Heist chipped in 12 points in his new starting role. Next up, they faced the number 6 seed Tennessee volunteers in the Midwest region.

1:00If this momentum holds, Iowa State can make a deep run.