Iowa State Cyclones Defeat Texas Tech Red Raiders 75-53
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:30 PM ET · T-Mobile Center
Iowa State Cyclones 75, Texas Tech Red Raiders 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Iowa State Cyclones beat Texas Tech Red Raiders 75-53 at T-Mobile Center on March 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Iowa State Cyclones were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the T-Mobile Center, the Iowa State Cyclones triumphed over the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a final score of 75-53. This victory was significant for Iowa State, who improved their season record to 28-6, while Texas Tech fell to 22-11. The game marked the third meeting between these two teams this season, with Iowa State now holding a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.
Iowa State entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently secured a dominant 91-42 victory against Arizona State on March 11 and an 86-65 win over the same opponent on March 7. Their recent form showed a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 72.2 points scored and allowing 65.4 points per game. In contrast, Texas Tech had struggled in their last two games, losing both and bringing their record in the last ten to 6-4 as well. They averaged 75.7 points scored and allowed 68.6 points during this stretch.
At home, Texas Tech had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Iowa State had a 5-1 record in their last six away games. The teams had faced each other earlier in the season on February 28, where Texas Tech won 82-73, but Iowa State had previously defeated Texas Tech 85-84 on January 11, 2025, in their first meeting of the season.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is worth noting that injuries can impact team performance in critical matchups like this one.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Iowa State favored by 7.5 points with a total set at 143.5. The odds for Iowa State to win straight up were -298, while Texas Tech's odds were +240.
The game conditions were typical for a neutral site in March, with both teams looking to secure momentum heading into the postseason. Fans and analysts alike were watching for how Iowa State's defense would contain Texas Tech's scoring, particularly after the Red Raiders had shown vulnerability in their last couple of outings.
As the game unfolded, Iowa State's strong start set the tone, and they maintained control throughout, with key plays from players like Dominykas Pleta and Joshua Jefferson contributing to their scoring. The Cyclones' ability to capitalize on free throws and their offensive rebounds played a crucial role in their comfortable win.
Ultimately, the game showcased Iowa State's potential as they move forward in the tournament, while Texas Tech will need to regroup after this setback.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ISU -7.5 | 143.5 o -112 / u -108 | Iowa State Cyclones -298 · Texas Tech Red Raiders +240 |
Leaders
- PointsLeJuan Watts12Texas Tech Red Raiders
- AssistsJaylen Petty4Texas Tech Red Raiders
- ReboundsLeJuan Watts7Texas Tech Red Raiders
- PointsTamin Lipsey20Iowa State Cyclones
- AssistsJoshua Jefferson6Iowa State Cyclones
- ReboundsJoshua Jefferson13Iowa State Cyclones
Recent form
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Last 10: 6-4Streak L275.7 scored · 68.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L76-82at BYU CougarsMar 8
- L65-73vs TCU Horned FrogsMar 4
- W82-73at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 28
- W80-68vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 25
- W100-72vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 21
- L67-72at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 18
- W78-75at Arizona WildcatsFeb 14
- W78-44vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 12
- W70-63at West Virginia MountaineersFeb 8
- L61-64vs Kansas JayhawksFeb 3
Iowa State Cyclones
Last 10: 6-4Streak W272.2 scored · 65.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- W91-42vs Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 11
- W86-65vs Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 7
- L57-73at Arizona WildcatsMar 3
- L73-82vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 28
- W75-59at Utah UtesFeb 25
- L69-79at BYU CougarsFeb 22
- W70-67vs Houston CougarsFeb 17
- W74-56vs Kansas JayhawksFeb 14
- L55-62at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 11
- W72-69vs Baylor BearsFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Iowa State Cyclones | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-56 | 19-56 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 7-18 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 31 |
| Free throws | 8-14 | 6-10 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 18 |
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 63 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half24-25Christian Anderson makes driving layup
- 1st Half26-25Nate Heise makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 1st Half28-25Dominykas Pleta makes layup (Joshua Jefferson assists)
- 1st Half28-27LeJuan Watts makes layup (Christian Anderson assists)
- 1st Half29-27Dominykas Pleta makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half29-30Donovan Atwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian Anderson assists)
- 1st Half31-30Blake Buchanan makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Tamin Lipsey assists)
- 1st Half33-30Tamin Lipsey makes layup
- 1st Half33-33Christian Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half36-33Jamarion Batemon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half38-33Blake Buchanan makes layup
- 2nd Half40-33Tamin Lipsey makes layup
- 2nd Half40-36Jaylen Petty makes 22-foot three point jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
- 2nd Half42-36Joshua Jefferson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-36Killyan Toure makes layup (Dominykas Pleta assists)
- 2nd Half44-39Donovan Atwell makes 27-foot three point jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
- 2nd Half47-39Milan Momcilovic makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half49-39Joshua Jefferson makes layup
- 2nd Half51-39Tamin Lipsey makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-39Joshua Jefferson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-39Jamarion Batemon makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half59-39Tamin Lipsey makes 22-foot three point jumper (Joshua Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half59-42Jaylen Petty makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half60-42Joshua Jefferson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-43LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-43Tamin Lipsey makes 22-foot three point jumper (Nate Heise assists)
- 2nd Half65-43Dominykas Pleta makes 2-foot dunk (Tamin Lipsey assists)
- 2nd Half65-45Josiah Moseley makes layup
- 2nd Half66-45Blake Buchanan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-45Blake Buchanan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-48Jazz Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Petty assists)
- 2nd Half67-49Tyeree Bryan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-49Dominykas Pleta makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-49Dominykas Pleta makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-49Dominykas Pleta makes layup (Joshua Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half73-49Joshua Jefferson makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half73-51Josiah Moseley makes 1-foot dunk (Leon Horner assists)
- 2nd Half73-52Leon Horner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-53Leon Horner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-53Jamarion Batemon makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Tech Red Raiders, below favours Iowa State Cyclones.
Venue
- T-Mobile CenterKansas City, MO
- Attendance14745
- OfficialsMarques Pettigrew, Brooks Wells, Chance Moore
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