Just 40 minutes stand between Tammin Lipsey’s Iowa State Cyclones and JaCobi Gillespie’s Tennessee Volunteers as they aim for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Tonight’s Sweet 16 clash at the United Center in Chicago will determine which of these skilled teams moves forward.
It’s fair to say Iowa State might be at a disadvantage, being a No. 2 seed in the Midwest Conference facing No. 6 seed Tennessee, who are 4.5-point underdogs according to the sportsbooks.
Tennessee, however, is riding a wave of momentum, having recently bested Miami-Ohio State and controversially knocked out Virginia to kick off their tournament run.
Some suggest there’s a path to victory for Tennessee if they can keep Ja Kobi Gillespie performing well, control the offensive plays, and limit Iowa State’s key player, Milan Momcilovic.
Either way, it’s a game you won’t want to miss.
Iowa State vs. Tennessee: Key Details
- When: March 27th, 10:05 PM ET
- Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Channel: TBS/True TV
- Streaming: Sling TV
The victor of this matchup will eventually face either No. 1 Michigan or No. 4 Alabama in the next round.
Iowa State vs. Tennessee Start Time
The highly anticipated game is set to begin on March 27 at 10:05 PM ET.
How to Watch Iowa State vs. Tennessee
If you don’t have cable, a live TV streaming service can help you catch the action. For those looking for something short-term, Sling TV offers an Orange + Entertainment Extra one-day pass for $5.99, granting 24 hours of access to its offerings, including truTV. They also have three-day and one-week options for the same plan.
You can also watch with a free trial from DIRECTV, featuring plans that cover all of March Madness’ channels with current promotions offering $35 off the first month.
NCAA Tournament 2026 Main Dates
- Sweet 16: March 26th-27th
- Elite 8: March 28th-29th
- Final 4: April 4th
- National Championship: April 6th
