Here we are. Last game of the regular season. After this everything is an elimination game. This is a rematch of a very tough foul fest with KState. What to expect? Who knows.

Iowa State (21-8, 9-8 Big 12) at Kansas State (15-15, 8-9 Big 12)

Bramlage Coliseum – Manhattan, Kan.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.

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Texas Tech's unconscious shooting day combined with Iowa State's lack of guard scoring lead to the first loss at Hilton Coliseum in 2025-26.

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No. 4 Iowa State lost at Hilton Coliseum for the first time this season, 82-73 to No. 16 Texas Tech.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey said following the game below. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/02/watch-otzelberger-lipsey-and-momcilovic-after-texas-tech-loss/

With today's result I see a chance that ISU gets put in Portland for the first round. That's less than a 4 hour drive for me. For those who have gone, what's the best way to buy NCAA Tourney tickets? Scalp with cash outside the venue? Ticketmaster resale? Other? My biggest concern is getting scammed by a fake ticket. But I also don't have a ton to spend on a ticket, so looking for methods that are more likely to get a good price. TIA!

Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State’s loss to No. 16 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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#16 Texas Tech (21-7, 11-4 BIG 12)
#4 IOWA STATE (24-4, 11-4 BIG 12)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 3:00 P.M. CST
HILTON COLISEUM / AMES, IA


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Talent: Spero Dedes, pxp Jim Spanarkel, analyst

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

Statistically, he's having a great year. Yet, it seems like he doesn't get the credit he deserves. I see the criticism with the turnovers and missing some bunnies (I'll admit I'm guilty of this at times as well), but if we're being honest with ourselves that is just nitpicking. He's being asked to do a lot for this team. For comparison, below are the season stats for Jefferson vs Deandre Kane for his one year here - I think most of us would agree Kane had a great season for us.

Jefferson: 16.6 PPG, 7.5 RPB, 5.2 APG, 2.5 turnovers per game (47.7 FG%, 36.1 3 pt%, 69.7 FT%)
Kane: 16 PPG, 5.6 RPB, 4.9 APG, 2.9 turnovers per game (48.3 FG%, 39.8 3 pt%, 63.5 FT%)

He only has a few more games here. Appreciate him in real time and not just when you look back on him here.

We will be tailgating in C-3 before the Texas Tech game. Serving “saucy southerners” from Hickory Park, chips, and drinks of all kinds.

If you are on the CycloneFanatic site or know someone who is, you are welcome!

On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger previews Texas Tech by sharing how they've changed without JT Toppin, why they are still dangerous and how Christian Anderson has ascended as a sophomore. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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Anyone own or build their own sauna? I made a DIY cold plunge last year and love it. I have not settled on indoor or outdoor for the sauna. Any advice from first hand experience would be appreciated.

-Kits seem over priced
-I’m somewhat handy
-barrel saunas are trash
-wood burning heater or electric?

For Sale: $50

I have basketball I won at an Animal Rescue League charity blind auction 25 years ago. My winning bid was $101.00. The ball has the signatures of the entire roster and some of the coaches including Larry Eustacy. ISU went 12-19 (4-12 in Big XII) this season. Some notable player signatures include Jake Sullivan, Jared Homan, Shane Power and Tyray Pearson. I have been able to identify most of the signatures looking at the roster, but to be honest, there are a few I'm not sure of. Full roster: Jake Sullivan, Omar Bynum, Tommie King, Brandon Nicol, Brian Gahan, Ricky Morgan, Adam Schaper, Shane Power, Clint Varley, Tyray Pearson, Brad Davis, Justin Fries, Marcus Jefferson, Jared Homan, and Andrew Skoglund.

If anyone is interested in this piece of ISU basketball history. Just reply to this thread. Not sure of the potential interest level but the first to reply gets the ball. Located in Altoona, IA - pick up only.

Thanks!

Had some time to reflect on the last week of play by our Sisters. Here are a few thoughts and I hope it generates more questions for discussion.

Looking for some advice on these. Currently just have money in savings accounts for my kids, but figure that is just a waste so looking into these. Is there any advantage to using the advisor option rather than just opening an account through the state personally? I think I'm reading that if the fund isn't used for education for the kids it can now just be rolled over into an IRA for them with no extra tax implications should my children just decide to join the workforce... is that correct?

What is your favorite genre of books? Are you a reader? If so, what kind is most likely to fill your bookshelf?

As we move into the national title chase part of the season this week we are looking at songs with these words in title or lyrics: chase, hunt, pursuit. All variations are also exceptable.

“On That Note” is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @cyclones500 and myself.

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Don't forget to cap your night off with Buckets!

Jake Brend and Andrew Downs recap Iowa State's split in Utah and Iowa's bounce back win over Ohio State before looking ahead to the weekend ahead.

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It’s time for CycloneFanatic’s annual “Auto-Bid Madness." I’m co-administrator, along with @ImJustKCClone, spreadsheet extraordinaire.

It's the 13th year for the contest.

Summary
Choose the automatic qualifier for each of 31 conferences for the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Deadline format
We have two separate deadlines for submitting picks, based on the two-week tournament schedule cycle. Contestants are free to submit picks for both groups by the first deadline, if they desire. (See “Conference Template” below).

Scoring
Each correct pick receives 1 point.

Tiebreaker system
Primary: Correct Big 12 tournament champ.
Secondary: If you correctly pick a team nobody else did. If still tied, it could extend to multiple cases, if applicable.
Tertiary: Highest number of correct picks that aren’t favorites (i.e., teams seeded #1 in their respective tournament).

CONFERENCE TEMPLATE
To streamline record-keeping, post your selections in the precise order as presented, within each group. Include your CF screen name at the top. Post your picks in this thread, do not PM them. You may revise selections at any time until the deadline. If you do make a revision, we request tagging @ImJustKCClone. Typically, we begin compiling entries shortly after they're submitted.

Group 1
Deadline: Monday, March 2, 6 p.m. Central
America East
ASUN
Big Sky
Big South
CAA
Horizon
MAAC
Missouri Valley
NEC
OVC
Patriot
SoCon
Southland
Summit
Sun Belt
West Coast

Group 2
Deadline: Monday, March 9, 6 p.m. Central
ACC
American
Atlantic 10
Big 12
Big East
Big Ten
Big West
C-USA
Ivy
Mid-American
MEAC
Mountain West
SEC
SWAC
WAC

In follow-up posts, I’ll note teams ineligible for NCAAT; handy links to schedules, sites & brackets; and past results of Auto-Bid Madness.

Let the madness begin, and good luck!

On a Thursday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger puts Joshua Jefferson's All-American season in perspective, Brend shares the Big 12's impressive showing on Big Monday, Bill Fennelly explains the fourth quarter letdown against Oklahoma State and Penn State media looks down upon Ames. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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TBR: Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens react to the Penn State media drama, break down NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios for the Cyclone men and the struggles for the Cyclone women in the fourth quarter. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts...ment-seeding-4th-quarter-trouble-big-12-food/

No. 4 Iowa State returns to Hilton Coliseum on Saturday for a matchup with No. 16 Texas Tech.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise said ahead of the game below. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/02/watch-otzelberger-jefferson-and-heise-at-thursdays-availability/