NCAAB · Final

Iowa State Dominates Kentucky in NCAAB Showdown

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:45 PM ET · Enterprise Center

Iowa State Cyclones 82, Kentucky Wildcats 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones beat Kentucky Wildcats 82-63 at Enterprise Center on March 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Kentucky Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

The Iowa State Cyclones showcased their strength in a decisive 82-63 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats at the Enterprise Center. This matchup was significant not only for its implications in the NCAAB landscape but also for the contrasting forms of both teams leading into this contest. Iowa State, with a home record of 29-7, demonstrated their prowess on their home court, while Kentucky, holding a 22-14 record, struggled to find consistency in their recent performances.

Iowa State entered the game with a 6-4 record over their last ten outings, although they were on a one-game losing streak after a close loss to Arizona. Their scoring average during this stretch was 75.0 points per game, coupled with an average of 65.8 points allowed. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 77.8 points while allowing 63.0, indicating a solid defensive effort. In contrast, Kentucky's recent form was less impressive, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games and an average of 78.8 points scored, but they were also allowing a concerning 79.8 points per game. Their last five games reflected a similar trend, with an average of 78.0 points scored and 81.0 points allowed.

The Cyclones capitalized on their home advantage, boasting a 4-1 record in their last five home games. Conversely, the Wildcats struggled away from home, with a 2-4 record in their last six road games. This disparity in home and away performance added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.

Historically, Iowa State and Kentucky have faced each other multiple times, but the specifics of their previous meetings were not provided in the block. However, the significance of this game was underscored by the stakes involved, as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in the tournament.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this critical encounter. This absence of injury concerns allowed for a more competitive matchup.

The market was in favor of Iowa State, with DraftKings setting the spread at -5.5 in favor of the Cyclones. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in Iowa State's chances, priced at -238.0 for the Cyclones and +195.0 for the Wildcats. The total was set at 146.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions at the Enterprise Center were conducive to a thrilling basketball showdown, with fans eager to see how both teams would perform under the spotlight. Viewers were treated to a display of skill, especially in the second half, where Iowa State pulled away decisively.

As the game unfolded, key moments included a series of three-point shots that helped Iowa State extend their lead. Tamin Lipsey made a significant contribution with a 23-foot three-point jumper, followed by another from Milan Momcilovic that capped off a dominant performance. The Cyclones maintained control throughout the second half, ultimately sealing the game with a final score of 82-63.

This victory not only highlighted Iowa State's capabilities as a formidable opponent but also raised questions about Kentucky's ability to compete at this level, especially given their recent struggles. As the season progresses, both teams will need to address their respective challenges, with Iowa State looking to build on this momentum and Kentucky searching for answers to regain their competitive edge.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ISU -5.5	146.5 o -110 / u -110	Kentucky Wildcats +195 · Iowa State Cyclones -238

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Leaders

PointsTamin Lipsey26Iowa State Cyclones
AssistsTamin Lipsey10Iowa State Cyclones
ReboundsBlake Buchanan8Iowa State Cyclones
PointsDenzel Aberdeen20Kentucky Wildcats
AssistsMalachi Moreno3Kentucky Wildcats
ReboundsOtega Oweh8Kentucky Wildcats

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Iowa State Cyclones

Last 10: 6-4Streak L175 scored · 65.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

L80-82at Arizona WildcatsMar 13
W75-53at Texas Tech Red RaidersMar 12
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

Kentucky Wildcats

Last 10: 4-6Streak L178.8 scored · 79.8 allowed per game2-4 away

L63-71at Florida GatorsMar 13
W78-72at Missouri TigersMar 12
W87-82vs LSU TigersMar 11
L77-84vs Florida GatorsMar 7
L85-96at Texas A&M AggiesMar 4
W91-77vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 28
W72-63at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 25
L74-75at Auburn TigersFeb 22
L78-86vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 18
L83-92at Florida GatorsFeb 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15
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	Kentucky Wildcats	Iowa State Cyclones
Field goals	21-45	28-61
Field goal %	47	46
Three-pointers	9-25	9-28
Three-point %	36	32
Free throws	12-17	17-24
Free throw %	71	71
Rebounds	30	31
Offensive rebounds	5	9
Defensive rebounds	25	22
Assists	11	17
Steals	4	12
Blocks	3	0
Turnovers	20	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	25
Fast-break points	7	13
Points in the paint	20	34
Fouls	18	16
Largest lead	12	23
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	44	51

How the scoring went

2nd Half36-39Malachi Moreno makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-40Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-41Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-43Tamin Lipsey makes driving layup
2nd Half37-43Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-43Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-44Dominykas Pleta makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-46Blake Buchanan makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half40-46Otega Oweh makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Kam Williams assists)
2nd Half40-48Killyan Toure makes driving layup
2nd Half40-50Tamin Lipsey makes layup
2nd Half40-52Nate Heise makes layup
2nd Half41-52Brandon Garrison makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-54Killyan Toure makes driving layup
2nd Half41-56Killyan Toure makes layup (Blake Buchanan assists)
2nd Half41-59Milan Momcilovic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tamin Lipsey assists)
2nd Half43-59Otega Oweh makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-61Nate Heise makes driving layup (Tamin Lipsey assists)
2nd Half45-61Otega Oweh makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half45-63Tamin Lipsey makes 10-foot step back jumpshot (Milan Momcilovic assists)
2nd Half45-64Blake Buchanan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-65Blake Buchanan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-67Nate Heise makes driving layup
2nd Half47-67Otega Oweh makes layup (Jasper Johnson assists)
2nd Half47-70Jamarion Batemon makes 32-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-70Denzel Aberdeen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jasper Johnson assists)
2nd Half50-71Tamin Lipsey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-72Tamin Lipsey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-72Jasper Johnson makes 31-foot three point jumper (Denzel Aberdeen assists)
2nd Half55-72Otega Oweh makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half55-74Killyan Toure makes layup
2nd Half55-76Blake Buchanan makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half56-76Kam Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-76Kam Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-79Tamin Lipsey makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nate Heise assists)
2nd Half60-79Denzel Aberdeen makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half60-82Milan Momcilovic makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Tamin Lipsey assists)
2nd Half61-82Otega Oweh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-82Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-82Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 2 of 2