Iowa State Faces No. 12 TCU in Big 12 Matchup

The Cyclones travel to Fort Worth to take on the Horned Frogs on Sunday afternoon

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Iowa State (21-6, 9-6 Big 12) will face off against No. 12 TCU (24-4, 12-3 Big 12) in a Big 12 conference matchup on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3 p.m. The game will be played at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas and will be broadcast on ESPN with Eric Frede on play-by-play and Christy Thomaskutty providing analysis. Fans can also listen to the game on the Cyclone Radio Network with Noah Wolf on the call and Jamie Steyer Johnson as the analyst.

Why it matters

This is an important Big 12 conference game for both teams as they jockey for position in the standings. Iowa State is looking to bounce back after a tough stretch, while TCU is trying to solidify its spot as one of the top teams in the league.

The details

Iowa State comes into the game with a 21-6 overall record and a 9-6 mark in Big 12 play. The Cyclones are looking to rebound after losing three of their last five games. TCU, on the other hand, is 24-4 overall and 12-3 in conference play, making them one of the top teams in the Big 12 this season.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3 p.m. Central Time.

The players

Iowa State

The Iowa State Cyclones are the men's basketball team of Iowa State University, competing in the Big 12 Conference.

TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs are the men's basketball team of Texas Christian University, also competing in the Big 12 Conference.

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The takeaway

This Big 12 matchup between Iowa State and TCU will be an important game for both teams as they look to improve their conference standings and position themselves for the postseason.