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Game time set for Tennessee State basketball vs. Iowa State in March Madness first round
Tennessee State (23-9) earned its NCAA Tournament spot by winning the Ohio Valley Conference, facing Big 12's Iowa State (27-7) in the Midwest Region opener.
- On Friday, March 20, the #2 seed Iowa State Cyclones face the #15 seed Tennessee State Tigers in the NCAA Tournament's opening round at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
- Iowa State enters the tournament with a 27-7 record, seeking to rebound after an 82-80 loss to Arizona in the Big 12 Conference tournament semifinals on March 13.
- Tennessee State qualified for its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1994 by winning the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title with a 23-9 record, defeating Morehead State 93-67 on March 7.
- Senior guard Tamin Lipsey anchors the Cyclones' offense as Iowa State must control the pace against Tennessee State's fast-break style, which analysts assess as aggressive but inefficient.
- The winner advances to face either the Kentucky Wildcats or Santa Clara Broncos in the next round, while limited tickets for the St. Louis event remain available to fans.
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