No. 3 seed Iowa State (24-9) is far more familiar with the NCAA tournament making its 24th appearance and its fourth straight. The Cyclones advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2022 and 2024. They've made it to the Elite Eight twice (1944 and 2000) and Final Four once (1944).

Iowa State defeated Lipscomb, 82-55, in the first round of the March Madness bracket. Here's a recap of the NCAA tournament game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.