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Iowa State Shocks Purdue, Eyes First Final Four Since 1944

12/10/2025

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Iowa State Cyclones defeated the previously top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers by 23 points, boosting momentum and potentially their first Final Four since 1944.
The win puts Iowa State in the conversation for a No. 1 seed in the upcoming tournament.
They are projected as a No. 2 seed, with Michigan and Duke among the strongest contenders.
The Big 12 is strong, with nine teams expected in the tournament, second only to the Big Ten.

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Story summary

Iowa State Cyclones defeated the previously top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers by 23 points, boosting momentum and potentially their first Final Four since 1944.
The win puts Iowa State in the conversation for a No. 1 seed in the upcoming tournament.
They are projected as a No. 2 seed, with Michigan and Duke among the strongest contenders.
The Big 12 is strong, with nine teams expected in the tournament, second only to the Big Ten.