The sixth-ranked Iowa State men's basketball team achieved a significant early-season victory last Wednesday night. This win has set the stage for them to continue their momentum, and now they are gearing up for another crucial game. After defeating the highly ranked No. 5 Marquette, the Cyclones (6 - 1) are set to host Jackson State in Ames on Sunday evening. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Key Players and Their Performances

From the very beginning, Iowa State demonstrated their dominance over the Golden Eagles. Keshon Gilbert led the team with 24 points, while Joshua Jefferson added 15. Their excellent shooting performance, with 51 percent from the floor and six 3 - pointers, along with 16 assists on 30 made field goals, was crucial in securing the 81 - 70 victory. Curtis Jones also made a significant contribution from the bench, scoring 14 points. Nate Heise chipped in with 7 points. Brandton Chatfield had 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 16 minutes, and Jefferson added 12 rebounds to his impressive night.

Jackson State's Season So Far

Jackson State competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. This season, they have already faced tough opponents like Houston and Kentucky, both of which were ranked in the Top 10 at the time of those games. Jayme Mitchell Jr. and Daeshun Ruffin are averaging double figures each, and Romelle Mansel is the leading rebounder for the team.

Iowa State's Series History with Jackson State

Iowa State holds a dominant lead in the all - time series with Jackson State, standing at 3 - 0. Their most recent meeting in 2021 saw the Cyclones win with a score of 47 - 27. However, in that game, the Cyclones shot just 35 percent from the floor. In 48 seasons of playing NCAA basketball, the Tigers have reached the NCAA Tournament three times. But they have yet to win a game in the "Big Dance" and have had just one winning season since 2016 - 17.

How to Watch the Game

Here are the details on how to catch Iowa State's contest against Jackson State on Sunday, Dec. 8:Who: Iowa State vs. Jackson State in men's basketball actionWhen: 5 p.m. CT | Sunday, December 8Where: Hilton Coliseum | Ames, IowaLive Stream: Stream Iowa State vs. Jackson State live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)TV Channel: ESPN+Betting Odds: Not available. Odds courtesy of FanDuel SportsbookOur Prediction: Iowa State 88, Jackson State 44Live Updates, Highlights: Follow the game on Iowa State on SI for live updates, in - game analysis, and big - play highlights throughout Monday's matchup.* Recap from Iowa State's win over Marquette* Latest betting odds, trends for Big 12 title game between Iowa State and Arizona State* Arizona State with nothing but respect for Matt Campbell* Keys to victory for Iowa State vs. Arizona State* Bowl projections for the Big 12 Conference* Iowa State climbs the latest Coaches Poll Top 25* Rocco Becht credits 2023 loss with driving Iowa State* How to watch Iowa State vs. Arizona State for Big 12 title