NCAAB · Final

Iowa State Dominates Tennessee State in NCAAB Showdown

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Friday, March 20, 2026, 3:07 PM ET · Enterprise Center

Iowa State Cyclones 108, Tennessee State Tigers 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones beat Tennessee State Tigers 108-74 at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Tennessee State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.

The Iowa State Cyclones delivered a commanding performance against the Tennessee State Tigers, winning decisively with a final score of 108 to 74. This matchup, held at the Enterprise Center, showcased Iowa State's offensive prowess and defensive resilience, further solidifying their reputation in the NCAAB landscape.

Iowa State entered the game with a home record of 28-7, while Tennessee State boasted a respectable away record of 23-10. The Cyclones had been experiencing a mixed run of form leading up to this game, holding a record of 6-4 in their last ten matches, but had recently suffered a loss to the Arizona Wildcats just a week prior. Despite this setback, they averaged 75.0 points scored and allowed 65.8 points during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 77.8 points scored and 63.0 points allowed.

In contrast, Tennessee State came into the contest riding a six-game winning streak, showcasing a record of 9-1 in their last ten games. They averaged 79.5 points scored and allowed 65.7 points during this period, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Their recent form was bolstered by a strong home record of 6-0, but they faced a tougher challenge on the road with a 3-1 away record.

The Cyclones' home performance has been particularly strong, with a home record of 4-1 in their last five games. They were expected to leverage this advantage, as they had previously defeated teams like the Arizona State Sun Devils and Texas Tech Red Raiders at home. On the other hand, Tennessee State had shown resilience in their recent away games but faced a formidable opponent in Iowa State.

The odds provided by DraftKings indicated a significant expectation for Iowa State to dominate, with a spread set at -24.5 and a total of 147.5 points. The moneyline reflected Iowa State as heavy favorites at -8000, while Tennessee State was listed at +2200, highlighting the disparity in perceived strength between the two teams.

As the game unfolded, Iowa State quickly established control, demonstrating their offensive firepower. The Cyclones' scoring was led by a series of impressive plays, including a 27-foot three-point jumper from Damon Howard Jr. and a series of driving layups and free throws that kept the scoreboard ticking. By the time the second half rolled around, Iowa State had built a substantial lead, which they maintained throughout the remainder of the game.

Tennessee State struggled to keep pace, despite their recent form and the momentum from their winning streak. The Tigers managed to score a few late points, including a driving layup from Killyan Toure and a couple of free throws from Dante Harris, but it was clear that Iowa State's dominance was too overwhelming. The Cyclones' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and their defensive efforts ultimately led to a comprehensive victory.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details that could have impacted either team's performance. However, the absence of key players can often play a significant role in the dynamics of such matchups.

As viewers reflect on this game, they should note the impressive offensive execution from Iowa State, particularly their ability to score efficiently and maintain defensive pressure. The Cyclones showcased their depth and versatility, which will be crucial as they progress further in the tournament. Meanwhile, Tennessee State will need to regroup and analyze their performance to bounce back from this defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ISU -24.5	147.5 o -110 / u -110	Tennessee State Tigers +2200 · Iowa State Cyclones -8000

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Leaders

PointsKillyan Toure25Iowa State Cyclones
AssistsBlake Buchanan8Iowa State Cyclones
ReboundsKillyan Toure11Iowa State Cyclones
PointsAaron Nkrumah21Tennessee State Tigers
AssistsDante Harris4Tennessee State Tigers
ReboundsAntoine Lorick III8Tennessee State Tigers

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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

Tennessee State Tigers

Last 10: 9-1Streak W679.5 scored · 65.7 allowed per game3-1 away

W93-67vs Morehead State EaglesMar 8
W68-55vs UT Martin SkyhawksMar 7
W67-42at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 28
W79-71at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 27
W80-53vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 21
W89-80vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 20
L86-94at Morehead State EaglesFeb 14
W73-71at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 13
W83-56vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 7
W77-68vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
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	Tennessee State Tigers	Iowa State Cyclones
Field goals	28-65	38-72
Field goal %	43	53
Three-pointers	5-21	11-24
Three-point %	24	46
Free throws	13-19	21-27
Free throw %	68	78
Rebounds	29	43
Offensive rebounds	11	18
Defensive rebounds	18	25
Assists	14	24
Steals	8	9
Blocks	9	5
Turnovers	16	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	13	23
Fast-break points	11	13
Points in the paint	40	48
Fouls	22	17
Largest lead	1	38
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-69Dominykas Pleta makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-72Jamarion Batemon makes 30-foot three point jumper
2nd Half43-72Dante Harris makes driving layup
2nd Half43-74Blake Buchanan makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half43-76Killyan Toure makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half43-79Killyan Toure makes 22-foot three point jumper (Nate Heise assists)
2nd Half45-79Dante Harris makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half47-79Travis Harper II makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half47-82Nate Heise makes 25-foot three point jumper (Killyan Toure assists)
2nd Half47-84Blake Buchanan makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half49-84Antoine Lorick III makes layup
2nd Half49-86Blake Buchanan makes layup (Milan Momcilovic assists)
2nd Half51-86Aaron Nkrumah makes 12-foot jumper (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half53-86Aaron Nkrumah makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half53-87Dominick Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-88Dominick Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-88Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-88Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-90Tamin Lipsey makes layup (Dominykas Pleta assists)
2nd Half55-91Dominykas Pleta makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-91Antoine Lorick III makes 22-foot three point jumper (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half58-92Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-93Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-93Antoine Lorick III makes layup (Travis Harper II assists)
2nd Half60-95Blake Buchanan makes 2-foot dunk (Killyan Toure assists)
2nd Half60-97Killyan Toure makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half62-97Dante Harris makes 22-foot jumper
2nd Half63-97Jalen Pitre makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-98Blake Buchanan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-101Milan Momcilovic makes 23-foot three point jumper (Killyan Toure assists)
2nd Half65-101Travis Harper II makes layup (Damon Howard Jr. assists)
2nd Half67-101Antoine Lorick III makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half67-103Killyan Toure makes driving layup
2nd Half68-103Dante Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-103Jabrion Spikes makes driving layup
2nd Half71-103JC Brooks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-105Dominick Nelson makes driving layup
2nd Half71-106Dominick Nelson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-108Eric Mulder makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half74-108Damon Howard Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours Iowa State Cyclones, below favours Tennessee State Tigers.