AMES — Iowa basketball has a tall task on its hands tonight.

The No. 4-ranked Iowa State Cyclones host their fierce rival, the Iowa Hawkeyes, in this highly anticipated college hoops clash.

Fast-forward a day, however, and Wisconsin’s ugly 90-60 loss gave the Nebraska fans wearing red something to laugh about and Gard’s Badgers another humbling reality check.

The Boilers lead by just 3 points at halftime but take control by holding the Gophers scoreless for more than 6 minutes to start the second half.

Audi Crooks had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Addy Brown had 20 points and 12 boards, and No. 10 Iowa State held off No. 11 Iowa's comeback bid for a 74-69 victory Wednesday night. The Cyclones (11-0) led by 17 points late in the third quarter before Iowa went on a 26-12 run to make it a three-point game late in the second half.

Three Cyclones produced double-doubles as No. 10 Iowa State stopped No. 11 Iowa's attempted comeback and triumphed 74-69 in Tuesday's rivalry matchup in Ames.

With the dust continuing to settle from Matt Campbell’s departure from the Iowa State Cyclones, more coaches are starting to follow him to Penn State.

Penn State football will have a new man running the offense in 2026.