by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published June 17, 2026
DES MOINES – Carver Elementary School’s gymnasium was transformed into a field of mentorship and athletic development as Iowa State football players spent Monday afternoon leading drills and building relationships at the Boys & Girls Club. The clinic offered kids the chance to practice drills and skills while interacting with the athletes. Zaimir Hawk, a redshirt junior defensive lineman, said the club shaped his childhood, so he felt compelled to return as a mentor.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published April 29, 2026
The 2026 NFL entry process highlighted the depth of Iowa State’s talent, with several key players moving on to professional opportunities. Leading the class were high-round draft picks Tyler Onyedim – who transferred to Texas A&M for his final collegiate season – (66th overall to the Denver Broncos) and Domonique Orange (82nd overall to the Minnesota Vikings).
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 30, 2026
No. 2 seed Iowa State saw its NCAA Tournament run end late Friday night, falling 76-62 to No. 6 seed Tennessee in the Sweet 16 at the United Center, Chicago. The loss drops the Cyclones to 0-4 all-time at “The House That Jordan Built.”
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 25, 2026
Iowa State’s season ended in a 72-63 loss to Syracuse on Saturday, despite a heroic performance from star center Audi Crooks. The Cyclones couldn’t overcome a scorching second-quarter stretch by the Orange, and while Crooks put up a remarkable 37 points, Iowa State struggled with inconsistent offense and poor shooting from beyond the arc.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 25, 2026
Behind a career-high 26 points from Ames native Tamin Lipsey, No. 2 seed Iowa State punched its ticket to a third Sweet 16 in five years with an 82-63 win over No. 7 seed Kentucky on Sunday at the Enterprise Center. The Cyclones move to 29-7, while the Wildcats close their season at 22-14.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 22, 2026
Two and a half minutes into No. 2 seed Iowa State’s First Round game against No. 15 seed Tennessee State, the 17,192 in attendance fell quiet as consensus All-American Joshua Jefferson landed awkwardly. Jefferson was helped off the floor and returned to the bench in a boot and on crutches. In his absence, Iowa State showed no drop-off, overwhelming Tennessee State in a 108-74 win Friday at Enterprise Center.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 17, 2026
For the fifth time under head coach T.J. Otzelberger, Iowa State is headed to the NCAA Tournament. The appearance marks the 25th time the Cyclones have qualified for March Madness.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 17, 2026
The Cyclones (22-9, 10-8 Big 12) head into the NCAA Tournament in Storrs, Connecticut, with a 23-23 all-time record. Iowa State Women’s Basketball will face No. 9 seed Syracuse Orange (23-8, 12-6 ACC) on Saturday, marking the program’s 24th appearance in the tournament.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published March 3, 2026
Joshua Jefferson scored a game-best 22 points to lead Iowa State (24-5, 11-5 Big 12), but the Cyclones were defeated 82-73 by No. 16 Texas Tech (22-7, 12-4 Big 12) Saturday at Hilton Coliseum.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published February 24, 2026
Audi Crooks and Jada Williams led the way for Iowa State, scoring 28 and 26 points, respectively, in the 90-64 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published February 17, 2026
Nate Heise drilled a clutch go-ahead 3-pointer, and Tamin Lipsey grabbed a crucial offensive rebound in the closing seconds as the sixth-ranked Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team stormed back to defeat the Big 12-leading and second-ranked Houston Cougars 70–67 on Monday night.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published February 17, 2026
Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball forward Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points to lead then fifth-ranked Iowa State to a convincing 74–56 victory over the then ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. The win not only avenged an earlier loss but also brought an end to Kansas’ impressive eight-game winning streak.
