Sweet 16 Showdown Delayed: Tennessee vs. Iowa State

The NCAA Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and Iowa State has been delayed by 15 minutes, now scheduled to begin at 10:25 p.m. ET.

The delay was caused by the preceding game between Michigan and Alabama also starting late.

The Matchup

No. 6 seed Tennessee (24-11) is set to compete against No. 2 seed Iowa State (29-7).

The victor of this intense matchup will advance to play the winner of the Michigan vs. Alabama game for a spot in the Final Four.

Under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has a notable NCAA Tournament history, including reaching the Elite Eight in 2024 and 2025.

The program has made 28 NCAA Tournament appearances in total, reaching three Elite Eights but has never advanced to a Final Four.

They have secured a top-5 seed in seven tournament appearances under Barnes, including No. 2 seeds in 2019, 2024, and 2025.