Iowa State and Houston are two of the most exciting teams in college basketball this season. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 and have a chance to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa State is led by senior point guard Tyrese Hunter, who is one of the best players in the country. Hunter is averaging 18.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game. He is surrounded by a talented supporting cast that includes Caleb Grill, Jaren Holmes, and Aljaz Kunc.
Houston is led by junior guard Marcus Sasser, who is one of the most efficient shooters in the country. Sasser is averaging 18.3 points per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. He is joined by a talented frontcourt that includes Ja'Vier Francis, Terrance Arceneaux, and J'Wan Roberts.
The Matchup
Iowa State and Houston are scheduled to meet on December 10th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. The game will tip off at 11:00 AM CT and will be televised on ESPN.
Iowa State will be looking to avenge last season's loss to Houston in the NCAA Tournament. The Cyclones were upset by the Cougars in the second round, 72-60.
Houston will be looking to continue their recent success against Iowa State. The Cougars have won the last two meetings between the two schools, including a 71-53 victory in last season's NCAA Tournament.
Key Players
Tyrese Hunter (Iowa State)
Marcus Sasser (Houston)
Other key players
Prediction
This is a tough matchup to call. Both teams are very talented and have a chance to win the game. However, Iowa State has the home-court advantage and is playing with a lot of confidence right now. I think the Cyclones will win a close game, 75-70.
The game will be televised on ESPN at 11:00 AM CT. You can also watch the game online at ESPN.com.
Tickets for the game are still available. You can purchase tickets online at SeatGeek or Ticketmaster.
Tailgating is allowed in the parking lots around Hilton Coliseum. However, there are some restrictions. You can find more information about tailgating on the Iowa State Athletics website.
There is plenty of parking available around Hilton Coliseum. You can find more information about parking on the Iowa State Athletics website.
There are several other events happening in Ames on the day of the game. You can find more information about these events on the Visit Ames website.
Stat | Iowa State | Houston |
---|---|---|
Record | 10-1 | 11-1 |
Points per game | 85.1 | 83.9 |
Rebounds per game | 42.7 | 39.2 |
Assists per game | 17.1 | 16.0 |
Steals per game | 8.1 | 7.5 |
Blocks per game | 5.2 | 4.6 |
Field goal percentage | 49.3% | 48.9% |
Three-point percentage | 38.3% | 36.7% |
Free throw percentage | 80.1% | 76.3% |
As you can see, Iowa State and Houston are very evenly matched. Both teams are scoring at a high level and rebound the ball well. Iowa State has a slight edge in assists, steals, and blocks, while Houston has a slight edge in field goal percentage and three-point percentage.
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