No. 2 Arizona hosts No. 4 Iowa State in Big 12 showdown

Wildcats look to clinch outright conference title on Senior Night

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (27-2, 14-2) can secure the outright Big 12 regular season title when they host the No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones (24-5, 11-5) on Monday night. Arizona has already clinched a share of the conference crown in just their second year in the league, but a win would give them the title outright. The Wildcats enter on a four-game winning streak and are coming off a dominant 84-61 victory over Kansas, while Iowa State has lost two of its last three games, including a rare home defeat against Texas Tech.

Why it matters

This matchup features a clash of styles between two of the nation's most efficient teams. Arizona boasts a high-powered offense averaging over 87 points per game, while Iowa State fields a stifling defense that ranks in the top 10 nationally and thrives on forcing turnovers. The outcome could have major implications for seeding in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The details

Arizona is led by freshman sensation Brayden Burries and senior Jaden Bradley, while Iowa State is paced by senior forward Joshua Jefferson and senior point guard Tamin Lipsey. The Cyclones will need Lipsey to navigate Arizona's length to keep their offense in rhythm. Iowa State has a 6-4 record in Quad 1 games and is 8-0 in Quad 2, while Arizona is 12-2 in Quad 1 and 5-0 in Quad 2.

  • Arizona has already clinched a share of the Big 12 title in just their second year in the conference.
  • Arizona enters the game riding a four-game winning streak.
  • Iowa State has lost two of its last three games, including a rare home defeat against Texas Tech.

The players

Brayden Burries

A freshman star for the Arizona Wildcats.

Jaden Bradley

A senior leader for the Arizona Wildcats.

Joshua Jefferson

A senior forward who leads Iowa State in rebounding and assists.

Tamin Lipsey

The senior point guard for Iowa State who must navigate Arizona's length.

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