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Iowa State Cyclones Set for Players Era Festival
Iowa State Cyclones compete in Players Era Festival bracket with San Diego State Aztecs on Nov. 24.
In brief
Iowa State Cyclones compete in Players Era Festival bracket with San Diego State Aztecs on Nov. 24. Iowa State Cyclones face San Diego State Aztecs in Players Era Festival semifinals on Thanksgiving Day. Originally reported by Iowa State Cyclones On SI.
Iowa State Cyclones in Players Era Festival
For the second consecutive year, the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones are set to participate in the Players Era Festival held in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of Thanksgiving.
Last Year's Success
Last year, the Cyclones pulled off a thrilling victory over the St. John’s Red Storm before blowing out the Creighton Bluejays and Syracuse Orange without Tamin Lipsey.
This Year's Format
This year, two brackets will be held: the Players Era 8 and the Players Era 16, with Iowa State in the Players Era 16 field.
First Matchup
Iowa State will take on the San Diego State Aztecs on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT.
NCAA Tournament Rematch
Iowa State could face a NCAA tournament rematch against the Tennessee Volunteers, who eliminated them in the 2026 Sweet 16.
If They Lose
If they lose to San Diego State, they play a consolation game at 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT on Thanksgiving.
Semifinal Path
Should they defeat the Aztecs, they would face the winner of the Tennessee Volunteers and Maryland Terrapins on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26.
Championship Game
The winner of the semifinal game would play in the Championship on Friday, Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT.
The big picture
Iowa State Cyclones face San Diego State Aztecs in Players Era Festival semifinals on Thanksgiving Day.
