Iowa State Plans Mississippi State Basketball Game In South Dakota

Iowa State basketball is set to face Mississippi State on November 10 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, marking their first game in Sioux Falls since 2015. Both teams participated in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with Iowa State reaching the second round and Mississippi State exiting in the first round after a close loss to Baylor. Mississippi State leads the all-time series against Iowa State, having won all previous matchups, including a significant 95-56 victory in 2021. This non-conference game is part of a challenging schedule for Iowa State, which also includes a road game against Purdue and participation in the Players' Era Invitational featuring several top programs. The matchup holds additional significance due to the coaching connections between Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger and Mississippi State's Chris Jans, as well as the competitive nature of Iowa State's increasingly tough schedule under Otzelberger. Tipoff time and television details for the game are yet to be announced.