Preview: Arizona State at Iowa State in pivotal Big 12 clash AMES, Iowa (Interstat) — A high-stakes Big 12 women’s basketball matchup with postseason seeding implications is set for Wednesday night when the Arizona State Sun Devils visit the Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum. Both teams enter with nearly identical records and momentum. Arizona State (21-6, 11-5 Big 12) arrives fresh off a 75-69 overtime road win at rival Arizona on Saturday. Iowa State (20-6, 10-5) is coming off a hard-fought 76-72 home victory over Kansas State last Sunday. The game features a compelling duel between two of the conference’s premier guards. Arizona State’s McKinna Brackens is averaging 17.4 points over her last eight games, including a 24-point, 7-rebound effort in the win at Arizona. Her ability to score and facilitate will be critical against Iowa State’s pressure. The Cyclones counter with dynamic guard Jada Williams, who is averaging 21.7 points and 6.7 assists over her last seven contests. She erupted for 44 points and 8 assists in a win over Cincinnati last month and nearly posted a triple-double (22 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds) against Kansas State. Arizona State has shown resilience on the road in conference play, but Hilton Coliseum presents a significant challenge. The Sun Devils will need a strong performance from supporting players like Heloisa Carrera, who had a double-double at Arizona, and Gabby Elliott to counter Iowa State’s balanced attack, which features center Audi Crooks (20 points vs. K-State). This contest is the only scheduled regular-season meeting between the teams. With both squads jockeying for position ahead of the Big 12 tournament, Wednesday’s result could prove crucial for NCAA tournament positioning. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.