Memphis Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones — November 2, 2026

About This Game

Memphis 80, Iowa State 76 at the Sanford Pentagon was decided less by who could score inside than by who could hit from the perimeter. The Cyclones' two-point game did the heavy lifting, with 21 made two-point field goals worth 42 points, against 14 for 28 from Memphis. The Tigers answered from outside, burying nine three-pointers to Iowa State's four, a 27-12 edge in points from deep that more than covered the four-point final margin.

Memphis also controlled the glass, grabbing 44 rebounds to 39, and cashed in at the line with 25 made free throws against 22. Turnovers were nearly even at 13 for Memphis and 11 for Iowa State, but fouls piled up on both sides, 29 on the Tigers and 21 on the Cyclones. Luke Almodovar fouled out with just over three minutes to play.

Iowa State never went away. Jayden Reid scored 11 of his game-high 26 points in the final three minutes, including a three with 38 seconds left that gave Memphis a 78-73 lead. Both teams shot just under 37 percent from the field, so the difference came down to threes and the free-throw line. Stats like these are easier to appreciate on a wall: this game is available as a Gameprint, custom wall art that visualizes every play.

Game highlights: Memphis 9 three-pointers vs Iowa State 4, Memphis 44 rebounds vs 39, Memphis 25 made free throws vs 22, Iowa State 21 made two-point field goals vs 14, Memphis 29 fouls

Summary written with AI from the official play-by-play.