The Cincinnati Bearcats (15-9) aim to keep their three-game winning streak alive as they hit the road to face the No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones (19-5) on Saturday at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
Cincinnati endured a rough stretch in January, but outside of that slump, they’ve been a steady presence in the win column. They kicked off the season with a 10-1 run, with their only setback coming against Villanova. Along the way, they notched victories over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Morehead State, Nicholls State, Northern Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Alabama State, Howard, Xavier, Dayton, and Grambling.
Iowa State has also had a strong season, though they hit a three-game skid earlier this month. Besides that rough patch, the Cyclones have been dominant. They opened the year 15-1, with their only loss in that span coming against Auburn on November 25. Otherwise, they strung together wins over Mississippi Valley State, Kansas City, IUPUI, Dayton, Colorado, Marquette, Jackson State, Iowa, Omaha, Morgan State, Baylor, Utah, Texas Tech, and Kansas.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Iowa State Cyclones vs. the Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats: Date and tip-off time
The Iowa State Cyclones and the Cincinnati Bearcats will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT at Reed Arenain College Station, Texas.
Date | Saturday, February 15, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT |
Venue | Reed Arena |
Location | College Station, Texas |
How to watch Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Cincinnati Bearcats on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Iowa State Cyclones team news & key performers
The Cyclones have regained momentum, securing back-to-back wins, including their most recent victory over UCF on the road. They established control early, building a nine-point first-half lead before heading into halftime up by three. UCF never got any closer, as Iowa State took command after the break. Keshon Gilbert led the scoring effort with 15 points, while Joshua Jefferson added 13. Tamin Lipsey and Curtis Jones also chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively. The Cyclones’ bench made a big impact, outscoring UCF’s reserves 25-14, while they also controlled the boards, winning the rebounding battle 41-32.
Cincinnati Bearcats news & key performers
The Bearcats have been on fire offensively during their current winning streak. After struggling to crack 60 points per game in their first 10 conference matchups, they’ve now averaged over 87 points per contest in their last three. Jizzle James led the charge in their latest victory over Utah, exploding for a career-high 25 points. Josh Reed also set a personal best, dropping 13 points, while Aziz Bandaogo recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Cincinnati dominated the glass, outrebounding Utah 41-29, while also shooting 49% from the field and an impressive 50% from three-point range.