The Iowa State Cyclones (15-2, 5-1 Big 12) will host the UCF Knights (12-5, 3-3 Big 12) after winning eight home games in a row.
In its most recent game, Iowa State lost to West Virginia on Saturday, 64-57. Its high scorer was Curtis Jones with 18 points. In its previous game, UCF fell to Houston on Saturday, 69-68. Its leading scorer was Moustapha Thiam with 18 points.
When is Iowa State vs. UCF and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cyclones and Knights will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Iowa State vs. UCF
The Cyclones and Knights will take to the hardwood at James H. Hilton Coliseum for this matchup on January 21, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. UCF Knights Game Preview
Iowa State Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa State has a +315 scoring differential, topping opponents by 18.6 points per game. It is putting up 83.8 points per game to rank 22nd in college basketball and is giving up 65.2 per outing to rank 35th in college basketball.
The 83.8 points the Cyclones average are 6.4 more than the Knights allow.
Iowa State connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (245th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 34.3% from deep while its opponents hit 32.0% from long range.
The Cyclones are posting 84.5 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 77.5 points per contest.
Iowa State has seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 82.2 points per game in its last 10 contests, 1.6 points fewer than the 83.8 it has scored this year.
UCF Stats, Odds & Insights
UCF has a +26 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.5 points per game. It is putting up 78.9 points per game, 83rd in college basketball, and is allowing 77.4 per contest to rank 313th in college basketball.
The Knights average 78.9 points, 13.7 more than the Cyclones give up.
UCF hits 8.5 three-pointers per game (112th in college basketball) at a 33.6% rate (200th in college basketball), compared to the 8.0 its opponents make, shooting 35.0% from deep.
While UCF is putting up 78.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has fallen short of that over its last 10 games, tallying 76.7 points per contest.
Cyclones Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curtis Jones | 17 | 17.8 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
Keshon Gilbert | 17 | 15.4 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Joshua Jefferson | 17 | 11.8 | 8.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
Milan Momcilovic | 15 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
Tamin Lipsey | 17 | 10.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Knights Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Keyshawn Hall | 17 | 16.9 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Darius Johnson | 17 | 14.8 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
Jordan Ivy-Curry | 17 | 14.2 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Moustapha Thiam | 15 | 8.4 | 5.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
Dallan Coleman | 15 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
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