The No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones (24-9) and No. 14 Lipscomb Bisons (25-9) will battle on Friday with a trip to the NCAA Tournament's second round at stake.
Lipscomb has been one of the hottest teams in the country, winning both the Atlantic Sun regular-season and tournament titles while suffering just one loss since January. This marks only the second NCAA Tournament appearance in program history, with their first coming in 2018. Now, the Bisons aim to secure their first-ever tournament victory.
Iowa State, fresh off a Sweet 16 run last season, is no stranger to the pressure of March Madness. The Cyclones have relied on a balanced attack and a tenacious defense throughout the season, making them a formidable opponent in this opening-round matchup.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Iowa State Cyclones vs. the Lipscomb Bisons basketball NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Lipscomb Bisons basketball: Date and tip-off time
The Cyclones and the Bisons will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date | Friday, March 21, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT |
Venue | Fiserv Forum |
Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
How to watch Iowa State Cyclones vs Lipscomb Bisons basketball on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Cyclones and the Bisons on:
- TV Channel: TNT
- Streaming service: Sling TV
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Iowa State Cyclones team news & key performers
Curtis Jones spearheads Iowa State's offensive production, leading the team with 17.1 points per game while also contributing 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Joshua Jefferson is the Cyclones' top rebounder, pulling down 7.4 boards per contest, while Keshon Gilbert orchestrates the offense with a team-high 4.1 assists per game.
Jones is also the Cyclones’ most prolific deep threat, connecting on 2.6 three-pointers per game. Defensively, Tamin Lipsey sets the tone with 2.1 steals per contest, and Dishon Jackson provides rim protection with 1.1 blocks per game.
Lipscomb Bisons news & key performers
For Lipscomb, Jacob Ognacevic has been the go-to scorer all season, averaging an impressive 20.1 points while also leading the team in rebounding with 8.1 boards per game. Joe Anderson serves as the Bisons’ primary playmaker, dishing out 3.9 assists per game while also adding 12.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest.
Anderson is also Lipscomb’s most dangerous shooter from beyond the arc, knocking down 2.2 three-pointers per game. On defense, he leads the Bisons in steals with 2.3 per contest, while Charlie Williams is the team’s top shot-blocker with 0.5 rejections per game.