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Feb 1, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger look on during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.

Iowa State Will Be Keeping Close Eye on Men's Basketball Weekend Matchups

Kenneth Teape

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton Takes Notice of His Next Possible Teammates

Alex Golden

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Explains What Went Wrong At the End Against Iowa State

Maanav Gupta

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) grabs a defensive rebound against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Fertitta Center.

How to Watch No. 4 Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 2 Houston Cougars

Michael Carrara

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Feb 19, 2026

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones.

Houston Cougars Drop in Recent Bracketology Prediction

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Feb 19, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Houston's Updated Odds to Win NCAA Tournament After Loss to Iowa State

Kevin Borba

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Houston Cougars Coach Shares Opinion on Iowa State Cyclones Homecourt Atmosphere

Kenneth Teape

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Feb 18, 2026

Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) goes to the basket against Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) during the first half for the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

No. 2 Houston Set To Face No. 4 Arizona In Top-5 Battle

Ashton Grissom

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Feb 18, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Kelvin Sampson "Not Making Excuses" Following Iowa State Loss

Aaron Raley

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Feb 18, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson smiles during the first half against the New Orleans Privateers at Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars Part of Elite Teams to Earn Special NBA 2K26 Honor

JD Andress

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Feb 18, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) moves the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Pacer Most on the Spot After All-Star Break

Alex Golden

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Feb 18, 2026

Olivia Miles and the TCU women's basketball team beat Houston 90-45 on Wednesday.

Can Houston Upend TCU Women's Basketball's Big 12 Title Hopes?

Seth Dowdle

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) scores against the Houston Cougars during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State Cyclones Set Impressive Program History Against Houston Cougars

Nick Ziegler

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts to a call by the officials in their game with the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 2 Houston Cougars’ Loss vs No. 6 Iowa State

Maanav Gupta

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Feb 17, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5), guard Jamarion Batemon (1), forward Blake Buchanan (23), guard Tamin Lipsey (3), and guard Jamarion Batemon (1) celebrate during the second half in the Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

3 Standout Players From Iowa State Cyclones Thrilling Victory Over Houston Cougars

Kenneth Teape

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Cougars forward Kalifa Sakho (14) and Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) battle for a rebound against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

2 Key Takeaways From No. 2 Houston Cougars' Tough Loss at No. 6 Iowa State

Michael Carrara

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) defends Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Kingston Flemings Shines Despite Houston's Road Loss to Iowa State

Jed Katz

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches his team play the Houston Cougars during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Three Key Takeaways from Iowa State Cyclones' Signature Win Over Houston Cougar

Nick Ziegler

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Feb 17, 2026

Iowa State came out on top in a matchup of two of the best teams in the Big 12.

SI:AM | Iowa State Prevails Against Houston in Matchup of Final Four Hopefuls in Ames

Dan Gartland

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Feb 17, 2026

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