Tennessee vs. Iowa State live score, updates, highlights from March Madness Sweet 16 game

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The final game on Friday night for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament features the Tennessee Volunteers (24-11, 12-8 SEC) against the Iowa State Cyclones (29-7, 14-7 Big 12). One of the outside upset games in this Sweet 16 round puts this matchup in Chicago.

The Cyclones are a perfect 15-0 in non-conference play this season. Also, they're a tough opponent by holding a 25-3 record in games decided by 10 or more points. On the other side, Tennessee is trying to survive as a six-seeded team. Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads the Vols and averages 18.4 points, 5.6 assists and 2.1 steals this season

Tennessee vs. Iowa State live updates, highlights from 2026 March Madness game​

1st Half- 15:38​

Iowa State jumps out to an early 8-4 lead. Nate Heise with a quick 5 points

1st Half- 19:12​

Tamin Lipsey opens the game with a triple

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— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 28, 2026

Source: Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson will not play against Tennessee tonight in the Sweet 16 for the No. 2 Cyclones. He suffered a low ankle sprain against Tennessee Tech in the first round on March 20. pic.twitter.com/tR9F6H3BV2

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) March 28, 2026

Iowa State has made 49.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.3 percentage points higher than Tennessee has allowed to its opponents (40.7%). This is where the Vols defense will need to play flawless. As for their offense, Tennessee scores 14.1 more points per game (79.4) than Iowa State gives up to opponents (65.3).

Both teams are 6-4 in the past 10 games, which means this might be closer than many are projecting.

What channel is Tennessee vs. Iowa State on today?​

Tennessee vs. Iowa State How to Watch
Date: Friday, March 27
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
United Center- Chicago, IL
TV: TBS Available on Paramount+

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