The Iowa State men's basketball team, currently ranked fifth, is set to conclude their Maui Invitational trip with a potential second straight win on Wednesday. They will face off against the Colorado Buffaloes in a highly anticipated matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on the island, with the game airing live on ESPN and ESPN2.

Rebounding from Heartbreak

The Cyclones (4-1) showed remarkable resilience by bouncing back from a heartbreaking loss to No. 4 Auburn in the first round on Monday night. Just one day later, they rallied past Dayton on Tuesday evening with a thrilling 89-84 victory. Keshon Gilbert led the way with 24 points, while Curtis Jones added 19 to the team's cause. This comeback victory has given the Cyclones confidence as they prepare to take on Colorado.

Colorado's Recent Success

The Colorado Buffaloes (5-1) have also been on a roll. They sent two-time defending national champion Connecticut to a second straight loss, outscoring the Huskies by a narrow margin of 73-72 over the final 20 minutes. The Buffaloes are led by Elijah Malone, who is averaging just over 14 points per game. Along with him, two others are in double figures, contributing to the team's average of almost 78 points per game while shooting just under 40 percent from the 3-point line.

Historical Rivalry

As former Big 12 rivals turned conference opponents once again, Iowa State and Colorado have a long history. They have met 148 times, with Iowa State winning 78 of those encounters. The last time they played was in 2015, and the Cyclones emerged victorious with a 68-62 win in Sioux Falls, S.D. This historical rivalry adds an extra layer of excitement to their upcoming matchup.

How to Watch

Here are the details on how to catch Iowa State's contest against Colorado on Wednesday, Nov. 27:Who: Iowa State vs. Colorado in men's basketball actionWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT | Wednesday, November 27Where: Lahaina Civic Center | Lahaina, HawaiiLive Stream: Stream Iowa State vs. Colorado live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)TV Channel: ESPN/ESPN2Betting Odds: Not available. Odds courtesy of FanDuel SportsbookOur Prediction: Iowa State 82, Colorado 77Live Updates, Highlights: Follow the game on Iowa State on SI for live updates, in-game analysis and big-play highlights throughout Monday's matchup.