March approaches, and the bubble looms for us all.
Exactly one month from today, the first game of March Madness will tip off. There is plenty of basketball left to be played before brackets are drawn up, but Arizona State sits firmly on the bubble. CBS Sports has them as one of the last teams in, while ESPN has them as one of the last teams out.
They'll have a perfect opportunity to boost their resume tonight, as the Sun Devils travel north to face Iowa State. The Cyclones are tied with the Sun Devils for seventh in the Big 12, but they're considered much more of a tournament shoo-in at this point.
That's because Iowa State started out 14-0 this season, led by superstar Audi Crooks, before falling into a rut. They dropped five in a row, but are 6-1 since then, including wins over Texas Tech and Utah. They're also 14-2 at home, tied with Arizona State for third-most home wins among Big 12 teams.
A win tonight would be huge for Arizona State's tournament hopes. A loss wouldn't be catastrophic, but it could end up coming back to bite them in March. This is as close to a must-win as you can get in February.
How to watch Arizona State at Iowa State
The Sun Devils and Cyclones will tip off at 6:30 PM CST at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ (subscription required). BJ Schaben will be on the call, alongside Molly Parrott and Elizabeth Ihle.
Radio coverage can be heard on 1440 AM KAZG, featuring the voice of Jeff Munn.
Betting information
There is no betting information for this game.