The biggest non-conference hurdles are behind No. 4 Iowa State basketball, which has to gear up for finals week and the remainder of the non-league slate.

No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones looks to continue its early-season surge when it faces Eastern Illinois Panthers on Sunday in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) looks for a drive around Eastern Illinois Panthers forward Terry McMorris (24) during the first half on December 14, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames,...