4 Takeaways From Iowa State Basketball vs Tennessee in Sweet 16
The Iowa State Cyclones' season ended with a loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Cyclones struggled without star forward Joshua Jefferson, and Tennessee's dominant rebounding and Iowa State's shooting struggles were key factors in the game.
The Iowa State Cyclones lost to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16. Iowa State was without star forward Joshua Jefferson, which proved costly. Tennessee dominated rebounding, with a +21 margin. The Cyclones struggled with shooting, making only 5-of-23 three-pointers and 15-of-25 free throws. Tamin Lipsey scored 18 points in his final collegiate game. The loss ended Iowa State's season.
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