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Yahoo
20-03-2025
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Iowa State Cyclones and Lipscomb Bisons play in the opening round of NCAA Tournament
Lipscomb Bisons (25-9, 17-4 ASUN) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (24-9, 15-8 Big 12) Milwaukee; Friday, 1:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -14.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Iowa State and Lipscomb square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Cyclones' record in Big 12 play is 15-8, and their record is 9-1 against non-conference opponents. Iowa State is 1-2 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Bisons are 17-4 in ASUN play. Lipscomb ranks third in the ASUN shooting 35.9% from 3-point range. Iowa State makes 48.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 5.7 percentage points higher than Lipscomb has allowed to its opponents (42.3%). Lipscomb scores 11.2 more points per game (79.3) than Iowa State gives up (68.1). TOP PERFORMERS: Curtis Jones is averaging 17.1 points for the Cyclones. Joshua Jefferson is averaging 13.3 points, six rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.6 steals over the last 10 games. Joe Anderson is shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Bisons, while averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals. Jacob Ognacevic is averaging 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cyclones: 6-4, averaging 77.4 points, 29.8 rebounds, 15.1 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.6 points per game. Bisons: 9-1, averaging 81.5 points, 31.7 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.2 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
NBC Sports
13-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Big 12 Tournament - Iowa State vs. BYU Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Recent Stats
In one of the more highly anticipated games of the day, Iowa State (24-8, 15-7) takes the court against BYU (23-8, 14-6) in quarterfinal action in the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones blasted Cincinnati in their game yesterday, 76-56. Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 19 points and Dishon Jackson pulled down 15 rebounds. BYU is one of the hottest teams in all of college basketball having won eight in a row. These teams played in an instant classic on March 4. BYU won the game 88-85 in double overtime. Richie Saunder led the Cougars with 23 points making all 13 of his free throws enroute to the win. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Iowa State vs. BYU Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 12:30PM EST Site: T-Mobile Center City: Kansas City, MO Network/Streaming: ESPN2 Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Iowa State vs. BYU The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Iowa State Cyclones (-170), BYU Cougars (+140) Spread: Cyclones -3.5 Total: 146.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Iowa State vs. BYU Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Iowa State vs. BYU: Top betting trends and recent stats Iowa State has won 2 straight and 3 of their last 4 games Iowa State is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games BYU is 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games (all wins) The one game BYU did not cover in their last 8 was an 11-point win in which they were favored by 11.5 BYU is 5-1 to the OVER in their last 6 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
BYU plays in Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones (24-8, 15-7 Big 12) vs. BYU Cougars (23-8, 14-6 Big 12) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -2.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 BYU plays in the Big 12 Tournament against No. 12 Iowa State. The Cougars' record in Big 12 play is 14-6, and their record is 9-2 against non-conference opponents. BYU averages 81.4 points and has outscored opponents by 11.3 points per game. The Cyclones are 15-7 against Big 12 opponents. Iowa State is 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. BYU averages 10.6 made 3-pointers per game, 3.2 more made shots than the 7.4 per game Iowa State gives up. Iowa State scores 9.9 more points per game (80.0) than BYU allows (70.1). The teams meet for the second time this season. The Cougars won 88-85 in the last matchup on March 5. Richie Saunders led the Cougars with 23 points, and Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 19 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Keba Keita is averaging 6.8 points and 7.7 rebounds for the Cougars. Saunders is averaging 17.3 points over the last 10 games. Jefferson is averaging 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals for the Cyclones. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 8-2, averaging 82.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.1 points per game. Cyclones: 7-3, averaging 76.4 points, 30.1 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 8.9 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.2 points. ___
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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- Yahoo
BYU plays in Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones (24-8, 15-7 Big 12) vs. BYU Cougars (23-8, 14-6 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 12:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -2.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 BYU plays in the Big 12 Tournament against No. 12 Iowa State. The Cougars' record in Big 12 play is 14-6, and their record is 9-2 against non-conference opponents. BYU averages 81.4 points and has outscored opponents by 11.3 points per game. The Cyclones are 15-7 against Big 12 opponents. Iowa State is 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. BYU averages 10.6 made 3-pointers per game, 3.2 more made shots than the 7.4 per game Iowa State gives up. Iowa State scores 9.9 more points per game (80.0) than BYU allows (70.1). The teams meet for the second time this season. The Cougars won 88-85 in the last matchup on March 5. Richie Saunders led the Cougars with 23 points, and Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 19 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Keba Keita is averaging 6.8 points and 7.7 rebounds for the Cougars. Saunders is averaging 17.3 points over the last 10 games. Jefferson is averaging 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals for the Cyclones. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 8-2, averaging 82.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.1 points per game. Cyclones: 7-3, averaging 76.4 points, 30.1 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 8.9 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.2 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Reuters
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Big 12 tournament roundup: No. 12 Iowa State routs Cincinnati
March 13 - Joshua Jefferson recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead No. 12 Iowa State to a 76-56 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon in the second round of the Big 12 tournament at Kansas City. Tamin Lipsey scored 16 points and Milan Momcilovic added 13 for the fifth-seeded Cyclones (24-8). Dishon Jackson registered 10 points and a career-best 15 rebounds. Jizzle James scored 17 points but was just 6-of-20 shooting for 13th-seeded Cincinnati (18-15). Josh Reed added 10 points for the Bearcats. Iowa State, the fifth seed, will face fourth-seeded BYU (24-8) in Thursday's quarterfinals. The No. 17-ranked Cougars have won eight straight games. Kansas 98, UCF 94 (OT) Hunter Dickinson had six of his 23 points in overtime as the Jayhawks escaped with a victory over the Knights. Kansas will face No. 3 seed Arizona in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The Jayhawks defeated the visiting Wildcats 83-76 in the regular-season finale on Saturday. The sixth-seeded Jayhawks (21-11) were led by Zeke Mayo with 24 points. AJ Storr scored a season-high 19 and KJ Adams Jr. added 15. The 14th-seeded Knights (17-16) were led by Keyshawn Hall with 25 points. Darius Johnson scored 22 and Moustapha Thiam and Jordan Ivy-Curry had 13 apiece. Colorado 67, West Virginia 60 Reserve Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to help the Buffaloes defeat the Mountaineers. It was the second straight upset for the Buffaloes, who knocked off TCU in the first round. The Buffs, who used a huge second-half run to seize control, will face top-seeded Houston in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The 16th-seeded Buffaloes (14-19) also got 13 points from RJ Smith off the bench and Andrej Jakimovski tallied 11. Eighth-seeded West Virginia (19-13) was led by Javon Small with 23 points. Toby Okani added 11. Baylor 70, Kansas State 56 V.J. Edgecombe scored 19 points and Jayden Nunn added 18 off the bench as the Bears rolled to a win over the Wildcats. The Bears (19-13) advance to play second-seeded Texas Tech in the tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. Baylor is expected to be chosen as an at-large team for the NCAA Tournament if it does not automatically qualify by winning this event. Norchad Omier added 12 points, all in the first half, and 14 rebounds for the Bears. Kansas State (16-17) is likely done for the season, finishing with its worst record since a 14-17 campaign in 2021-22. David N'Guessan led Kansas State with 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Dug McDaniel added 14 points for the Wildcats, and Max Jones chipped in 10.
