The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones and No. 7 seed Washington State Cougars are set to battle in the 2024 NCAA March Madness Tournament's second round on Saturday in Omaha, with a place in the sweet 16 at stake.
Heading into the second round of March Madness, Iowa State are playing arguably the best basketball in the country. The Cyclones breezed through to win the Big 12 Tournament and took care of business in the first-round of March Madness, drubbing South Dakota State 82-65.
The Cougars, on the other hand, have not been at their best towards the end of the season, but found a way to mount a comeback and beat Drake Bulldogs after trailing for most of that Round of 32 matchup.
The winner of this Saturday's tie will face the winner of No. 3 Illinois and No. 11 Duquesne in the Sweet 16.
Below, GOAL brings you all the details ahead of today's Iowa State vs. Washington State NCAA Second Round Game.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Washington State Cougars tip-off time & stadium
The Cyclones will face off against the Cougars this Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The tip-off of this high-voltage NCAA Second Round match is set at 6:10 p.m. ET/ 3:10 p.m. PT.
| Date | Saturday, March 23, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 6:10 p.m. ET/ 3:10 p.m. PT |
| Venue | CHI Health Center Omaha |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
How to watch the Iowa State Cyclones vs. Washington State Cougars NCAA March Madness match online - TV channels & live streams
Fans looking to catch today's NCAA March Madness Second Round game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Washington State Cougars can watch the game live on TNT. To stream the game, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is the best streaming service for comprehensive NCAA content.
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Washington State Cougars Team News and Key Performers
Iowa State Cyclones Team News
Keshon Gilbert is the leading scorer at 13.8 PPG for Iowa State, but his game is not just limited to scoring. He averages 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and two steals per game.
Just behind Gilbert is Tamin Lipsey, averaging 12.4 PPG. Like Gilbert, he impacts games in both directions. Lipsey averages 4.6 rebounds a game and leads the team with 4.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game.
Washington State Cougars Team News
The Cougars boast one of the strongest frontcourt duos in the country. Isaac Jones leads the squad in scoring and rebounding, averaging 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Jones shoots 57.8% from the field and is coming off a 20-point performance in the first round win against Drake.
Jaylen Wells, the team's third-leading scorer, is averaging 12.3 PPG, and had a strong first-round game, scoring 17 points and going 3-for-4 from three.
Guard Myles Rice is also crucial to the Cougars offense. He is the second-leading scorer, averaging 14.9 PPG, albeit he somewhat failed to find his footing in the first round.
Head-to-Head Records
This is the first-ever meeting between the two men's basketball programs. Washington State have won only three of their six games before entering the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State are on a four-game winning streak and has won eight of their last nine and 12 of their last 14 games.