Ole Miss Faces Iowa State in NCAA Tournament Showdown

In the upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup, No. 6 seed Ole Miss will face No. 3 seed Iowa State on Sunday, March 23, at 6:45 p.m. CT, after Ole Miss secured a narrow victory over North Carolina in the first round. Iowa State advanced convincingly, defeating Lipscomb 82-55, marking their most lopsided win in NCAA Tournament history. Both teams are set for a competitive clash, with Ole Miss aiming for just their fourth Round of 32 appearance and Iowa State looking to build on their strong performance. The game will feature a battle of coaching styles as Chris Beard leads Ole Miss against Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger, who has faced Beard before during their time in the Big 12. Players from both teams have received individual accolades, with Iowa State's contributions highlighted by their significant statistical achievements this season. The match promises to be a physical contest, drawing on the toughness characteristic of both conferences.