An ugly game but a sweet finish for Iowa State as the Cyclones are headed to the Sweet 16. ISU’s defense smothered Wisconsin in a 54-49 win in Milwaukee.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. A year after posting a 2-22 record the Cyclones head back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.

The Badgers shot less than 30 percent and made only two of 22 from three point range.

Gabe Kalscheur led the Cyclones with 22 points.

Kalscheur played against the Badgers while at Minnesota.

Izaiah Brockington added 10 points as the Cyclones improve to 22-12 on the season.