Cyclones aim for Sweet 16, prepare for Ole Miss
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — As the Cyclones get ready to take on Ole Miss at 7 p.m. tonight the team prepares for the challenge and aims for the Sweet 16.
WHO 13 Sport's Mark Freund is in Milwaukee where the Cyclones are putting in the work and reflecting on the impact of head coach T.J. Otzelberger as they aim for the Sweet 16.
WHO 13 Sport's Mark Fruend breaks down possible challenges the Cyclones will face while playing Ole Miss and spoke with players about the game ahead.
Iowa State is 15-8 against the Big 12, and Ole Miss is 11-9 against the SEC. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. CT and can be watched on truTV.
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