by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published December 18, 2025
Behind a relentless second-half surge and an outstanding performance by Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State stormed back from an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Iowa 66-62 last Thursday, turning early frustration into late-game control.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published December 10, 2025
The Cy-Hawk rivalry rarely disappoints, but Friday night it delivered something even more electric: a heavyweight showdown defined by momentum swings, clutch shot-making and another dominant performance from Audi Crooks.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published December 9, 2025
By the time 23 minutes and 55 seconds had ticked off the Hilton Coliseum scoreboard Sunday afternoon, Audi Crooks had 30 points, Iowa State had 68 and Northern Illinois as a team also had 30.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published December 4, 2025
After turning the ball over twice in the opening minute, it looked like No. 10 Iowa State might be in for a choppy night. Instead, the Cyclones delivered one of the most overwhelming offensive performances in program history — and turned Hilton Coliseum into a fireworks show.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published November 25, 2025
Mercyhurst arrived in Ames averaging well under 50 points per game, but the Lakers came out firing, refusing to wilt against a ranked opponent. Iowa State’s early jitters and Mercyhurst’s hot shooting produced a surprising 17-17 deadlock at the under-5 timeout.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published November 24, 2025
Iowa State snapped its recent skid against Kansas with a decisive 38–14 home win Saturday, powered by a sharp performance from quarterback Rocco Becht and a fast start on the ground.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published November 19, 2025
No. 12 Iowa State turned Sunday afternoon into a display of long-range shooting and statistical milestones, rolling past the visiting Norfolk State Spartans 98-52 at Hilton Coliseum.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published November 6, 2025
Though Wednesday’s game started rocky, by the end Cyclone Audi Crooks not only led the team to a win over the Lady Jaguars but also scored her 1,500th career point.
by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter Published November 2, 2025
The Iowa State women's basketball won their exhibition game against the UW-Oshkosh Titans, 84-53 on Tuesday at Hilton Coliseum. Audi Crooks led with 24 points.
Despite a good first half, the Iowa State Cyclones couldn't keep pace, losing to the BYU Cougars 41-27 for their homecoming game. It is the team's third straight loss and first home loss of the season.
Iowa State University celebrated its homecoming last week with events such as the athletic competition Cyclone Tourneys, Campanile for CyFest, Yell Like Hell, Painting Victory Lane and Food on Campus.
by Emma Lorang, Contributor Published October 7, 2025
Photos from the Ames High homecoming game where the Little Cyclones defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln Lynxes 28-21. It was the Little Cyclones’ first of the season.
