No. 4 Iowa State Hosts No. 16 Texas Tech in Key Big 12 Matchup
No. 16 Texas Tech travels to Ames, Iowa, on Saturday to face No. 4 Iowa State. This will be the 47th all-time meeting between the Big 12 rivals, with Iowa State holding a 24-22 edge in the series . The teams’ only regular-season matchup is scheduled for 4 p.m. EST on CBS.
Current Standings and Implications
Iowa State enters the weekend in a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12 standings, alongside Houston, Texas Tech and Kansas – all two games behind Arizona . A win for either team will keep them in contention for a share of the Big 12 regular-season title and improve their seeding for the upcoming conference tournament. The top four teams in the standings receive a double-bye in the Big 12 Tournament.
Iowa State’s Dominance at Home
Iowa State has been nearly unbeatable at Hilton Coliseum this season, boasting a 15-0 record at home , . Their last home defeat came nearly a year ago, on March 4, 2025, against BYU. Iowa State is 48-2 at home over the past three seasons.
Texas Tech Adjusts Without Toppin
Texas Tech is continuing to adjust its game plan after losing star forward JT Toppin to a torn ACL earlier this month against Arizona State . Despite the loss of a potential National Player of the Year candidate, the Red Raiders have won their last two games against Kansas State and Cincinnati.
Key Players to Watch
For Iowa State, Milan Momcilovic is a key performer, shooting 52.6% and averaging 17.4 points . Joshua Jefferson has also been strong recently, averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games.
For Texas Tech, Christian Anderson has stepped up in Toppin’s absence, leading the team in points and assists with 19.6 and 7.7, respectively . Donovan Atwell has been contributing with an average of 4.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Shooting Prowess
Both Tech and Iowa State lead the Big 12 in 3-point shooting, each connecting on 39.2% of their attempts from beyond the arc . Tech is 319-for-813, while Iowa State is 250-for-537.
Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- Streaming: Paramount+ Premium