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Iowa State Faces Arizona State in Big 12 Tournament
Cyclones look to advance after defeating Sun Devils in regular season matchup
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The Iowa State men's basketball team, seeded 5th, will face 12th-seeded Arizona State in the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday, March 11. The Cyclones defeated the Sun Devils 86-65 in their regular season matchup on March 7. Arizona State advanced to the second round by beating Baylor 83-79 in the first round.
Why it matters
This Big 12 Tournament game is an important postseason matchup for both teams as they look to advance in the conference tournament. Iowa State is hoping to build on their regular season success against Arizona State, while the Sun Devils will be looking to pull off an upset.
The details
The 5th-seeded Cyclones (25-6) will take on the 12th-seeded Sun Devils (17-15) in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. Iowa State earned a first-round bye by finishing in the top 8 of the league, while Arizona State beat Baylor 83-79 in the first round to advance.
- The game will be played on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- Iowa State defeated Arizona State 86-65 in their regular season matchup on March 7, 2026.
The players
Iowa State Cyclones
The 5th-seeded men's basketball team from Iowa State University.
Arizona State Sun Devils
The 12th-seeded men's basketball team from Arizona State University.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to face Arizona State again in the Big 12 Tournament. We know they're a tough opponent, but we're confident in our ability to come out on top.”
— Iowa State Head Coach
What’s next
The winner of the Iowa State vs. Arizona State game will advance to the next round of the Big 12 Tournament.
The takeaway
This second-round Big 12 Tournament matchup between the 5th-seeded Cyclones and 12th-seeded Sun Devils promises to be an exciting postseason clash, with Iowa State looking to build on their regular season success against Arizona State.
