A potential Final Four matchup goes down Monday night in Ames, where the 6th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones will host the No. 2 Houston Cougars.
Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey dribbles up court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. A potential Final Four matchup goes down Monday night in Ames, where the 6th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones will host the No.
2 Houston Cougars. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET withThe Cougars sit atop the Big 12 Conference with their 23-2 overall record and 11-1 mark in league play, holding a one-game lead over Arizona and two games over a group of three teams at 9-3 that includes Iowa State. Houston is on a run of six straight wins and has a 17-1 record over its past 18 contests, jumping to No. 2 in the most recent AP poll after posting solid wins over Utah and Kansas State last week. The Cougars will be tested with three straight top-10 opponents in Iowa State, No. 4 Arizona and No. 8 Kansas.The Cyclones are in the midst of a similar three-game run that they kicked off with a momentous home win over then-No. 9 Kansas on Saturday. That victory was a rebound performance from a 62-55 loss as 7.5-point favorites at TCU, with five Cyclones scoring in double figures against the Jayhawks and a tight defense that allowed just 37% shooting and forced 13 turnovers. FuboTV offers the most extensive package of live sports with rates competitive with DirecTV. The FuboTV Pro , Elite and Deluxe all come with first-month discounts. Monthly rates rise to $73.99, $83.99 and $103.99 after the first-month discount. DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial and a total of $30 off over the first three full months for the Choice Package, which includes 125-plus channels and access to ESPN Unlimited, a $29.99 standalone value featuring all ESPN channels and ESPN+. First full month of streaming runs as low as $29.99 with current offer for 50% off Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan. Day passes are also available for 24 hours , as well as three-day and seven-day access . ESPN has a new, standalone package that includes ABC broadcasts, all of ESPN’s sports channels, and access to ESPN+. For a limited time, ESPN can be bundled with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99 per month. This package is included free in select FuboTV and DirecTV plans, along with other TV providers.
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