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Northwestern Men’s Basketball Announces Exhibition Series with Iowa State
5/21/2025 9:29:00 AM | Men's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern men's basketball will play its first preseason exhibition against a Division I opponent in program history when it takes on Iowa State before the 2025-26 regular season.
The Wildcats will play a home-and-home against the Cyclones, with the first matchup taking place this upcoming season in Ames on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Iowa State will then travel to play inside Welsh-Ryan Arena prior to the 2026-27 season, on either Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, or Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) May 21, 2025
We will play Iowa State in a home-and-home exhibition series in 2025 and 2026. pic.twitter.com/FPsdwwJnDl
Over the last three seasons, the Wildcats and Cyclones have combined for five NCAA Tournament victories. Northwestern is coming off its third consecutive winning season in 2024-25, which saw the Wildcats advance in the Big Ten Tournament.
Northwestern's full schedule will be released at a later date. Fans can purchase season tickets for the 2025-26 season HERE.
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