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Iowa State and Syracuse play in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Syracuse Orange (23-8, 13-7 ACC) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (22-9, 10-9 Big 12) Storrs, Connecticut; Saturday, 5:30 p. m.

EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -7. 5; over/under is 149. 5 BOTTOM LINE: Iowa State plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Syracuse.

The Cyclones have gone 10-9 against Big 12 opponents, with a 12-0 record in non-conference play. Iowa State is first in the Big 12 with 20. 0 assists per game led by Jada Williams averaging 7.

7. The Orange are 13-7 in ACC play. Syracuse leads the ACC with 14.

5 offensive rebounds per game led by Izoje Uche averaging 3. 7. Iowa State makes 47.