What time is Iowa State-Princeton? Women’s March Madness First Four details, where to watch

Last season, Iowa State women’s basketball star Audi Crooks became a household name with a strong performance in the NCAA Tournament.

On Wednesday, Crooks and the No. 11 seeded Cyclones (22-11) will take on fellow No. 11 seed Princeton (21-7) in a First Four women’s NCAA Tournament play-in game at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. The winner will advance to the first round and take on No. 6 Michigan.

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Iowa State last played on Friday, March 14, losing to Baylor 69-63 in the Big 12 Tournament. Princeton’s last game was a 70-67 loss to Harvard on Friday. If rust is an issue for the Cyclones, it could be an interesting storyline to watch.

Here’s what you need to know about Iowa State vs. Princeton on Wednesday in the women’s NCAA Tournament First Four game, including start time, TV channel, streaming information and more:

Iowa State vs Princeton start time

• Date: Wednesday, March 19
• Time: 7 p.m. ET

Iowa State vs. Princeton is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET from the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. It’ll be the first of two First Four games on Wednesday and the first of four total.

What channel is Iowa State-Saint Francis First Four game on today?

The women’s NCAA Tournament First Four game between Iowa State and Saint Francis will be broadcast on ESPNU. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Iowa State vs Princeton predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, March 18.

• Odds: Iowa State (-4.5)
• Over/under: 136.5
• Moneyline: Iowa State (-210) | Princeton (+170)

Prediction: Iowa State 70, Princeton 66

Behind a 25-point performance from Crooks, the Cyclones are able to hold off the Tigers and advance to a first-round matchup against No. 6 Michigan.

Iowa State women’s basketball schedule 2024-25

Below are the five most recent results from Iowa State’s 2024-25 schedule. For full results, click here.

• Saturday, Feb. 22: No. 19 Baylor 67, Iowa State 52
• Tuesday, Feb. 25: Iowa State 98, UCF 73
• Sunday, March 2: Iowa State 85, No. 14 Kansas State 63
• Thursday, March 6: Iowa State 96, Arizona State 88 (Big 12 tournament)
• Friday, March 7: No. 17 Baylor 69, Iowa State 63 (Big 12 tournament)

Princeton women’s basketball schedule 2024-25

Below are the five most recent results from Princeton’s 2024-25 schedule. For complete results, click here.

• Saturday, Feb. 22: Columbia 64, Princeton 60
• Friday, Feb. 28: Princeton 70, Harvard 58
• Saturday, March 1: Princeton 67, Dartmouth 55
• Saturday, March 8: Princeton 67, Pennsylvania 53
• Friday, March 14: Harvard 70, Princeton 67 (Ivy League tournament)

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