No. 18 Iowa State opens season vs. Memphis at Sanford Pentagon
The gist
No. 18 Iowa State opened its season against Penny Hardaway's Memphis at the 3,250-seat Sanford Pentagon.
The small South Dakota arena is becoming a regular neutral-site stop for the Cyclones.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2013The Pentagon hosted its first Division I college basketball game, with Wisconsin and St. John's men's teams playing on Heritage Court.
- Nov 10, 2025The venue hosted its 100th NCAA Division I college basketball game.
- Mar 11, 2026Reporter Jon Rothstein reported Iowa State and Memphis would meet at the Pentagon on November 2, 2026.