Iowa State vs. Pittsburgh: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers (23-11) will be aiming to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they play the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones (19-13) on Friday. This 6-11 matchup in the Midwest Region bracket tips off at 3:10 PM.
Iowa State lost its previous game to Kansas, 71-58, on Friday. Jaren Holmes was its top scorer with 16 points. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Pittsburgh beat Mississippi State 60-59. With 15 points, Nelly Cummings was its top scorer.
When is Iowa State vs. Pittsburgh and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cyclones and Panthers will take place on Friday, March 17, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 3:10 PM ET.
Where to Watch Iowa State vs. Pittsburgh
The Cyclones and Panthers will hit the hardwood at Greensboro Coliseum for this matchup on March 17, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on truT.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Game Preview
Iowa State Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa State outscores opponents by 5.6 points per game (scoring 68.4 per game to rank 267th in college basketball while allowing 62.8 per outing to rank 22nd in college basketball) and has a +182 scoring differential overall.
The 68.4 points the Cyclones average are only 1.7 fewer than the Panthers concede.
Iowa State makes 6.6 three-pointers per game (273rd in college basketball), 1.1 fewer than its opponents (7.7). It is shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc (193rd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.8%.
The Cyclones score 72.0 points per game at home, compared to 62.6 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 9.4 points per contest.
Iowa State has seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 63.4 points per game in its last 10 contests, 5.0 points fewer than the 68.4 it has scored this season.
Pittsburgh Stats, Odds & Insights
Pittsburgh’s +187 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 75.6 points per game (81st in college basketball) while allowing 70.1 per outing (176th in college basketball).
The Panthers post 12.8 more points per game (75.6) than the Cyclones give up (62.8).
Pittsburgh knocks down 9.2 three-pointers per game (31st in college basketball) while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc (70th in college basketball). It is making 1.5 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.7 per game at 33.2%.
The Panthers are putting up more points at home (77.8 per game) than away (75.4).
In its previous 10 games, Pittsburgh is scoring 78.2 points per contest, 2.6 more than its season average (75.6).
Cyclones Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Holmes | 32 | 13.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Jaren English | 1 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Gabe Kalscheur | 32 | 12.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Caleb Grill | 25 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Osun Osunniyi | 32 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Panthers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Hinson | 34 | 15.4 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| Jamarius Burton | 32 | 15.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Nelly Cummings | 34 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Greg Elliott | 34 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Nike Sibande | 34 | 8.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
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