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The history of Iowa State athletics is punctuated by extraordinary individual achievements, yet a recurring thread links several of the program’s most legendary figures: the number 67. Whether appearing as a jersey number for a cornerstone offensive tackle like Jake Campos or as a record-breaking career statistic, this number has come to symbolize elite performance […]
From Saturday, May 30, to Saturday, June 6, the recruiting for class of 2027 has increased in size from seven to 14. Drew Aagesen Hailing from Goodrich, Michigan, Drew Aagesen pledged his commitment to the Cyclones on May 30. Though he was a versatile standout on both sides of the ball in high school, Iowa […]
Welcome to the latest entry in the Every Game Ever series, documenting the foundational era of Iowa State Women’s Basketball. This installment covers the program’s inception in 1973 through the 1979-80 season, a period that saw the team transition from a new varsity sport to a competitive member of the Big Eight. The program began […]
From ISU to ISU, Millie Day is transitioning her collegiate tennis career from Idaho State University to the Iowa State program to play for head coach Jaron Maestas. Day arrives in Ames as a highly decorated addition, having most recently earned a spot on the 2026 All-Big Sky First Team for her singles performance. During […]
Editor’s Note: This feature is being republished to honor the memory of Iowa State head coach (1968-1972) Johnny Majors, who died on June 3, 2020 at the age of 85. It has been exactly nine years since we published a wide-ranging phone interview conducted in May 2017, just after coach Majors celebrated his 82nd birthday. […]
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The road to Eugene is never easy, but for the Iowa State track and field program, the NCAA West Prelims served as a definitive statement of Cyclone power. Over four grueling days of competition, the Cyclones battled through rain delays, lightning threats and the highest level of collegiate competition to secure 13 […]
Milan Momcilovic is staying in college basketball, according to Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel who spoke to his agents. He will not be returning to Ames. For Iowa State fans the news is bittersweet. The best shooter in program history is still playing college basketball somewhere next season, just not in Cardinal and Gold. What […]
HAMILTON, Ontario — On Oct. 9, versus the Edmonton Elks, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and their Alumni Association (HTCAA) will formally induct running back Troy Davis into the Wall of Honour at Hamilton Stadium. Davis, whose name will be permanently displayed on the stadium’s west façade, is being celebrated for a career that spanned from 2001 […]
Interview recorded Sept. 21, 2023 CONWAY, S.C. — Ted Jornov, a letter winner from 1971-1973, hit ‘em hard ev’ry yard for the Iowa State Cyclones 50 years ago (last fall) tallying a total of 417 tackles. These days, the former linebacker lives about 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach in Conway, South Carolina. “I retired 19 […]
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Cyclonitas finished just one stroke short of qualifying for the match play portion of the tournament, where the top eight programs compete for the national championship. Senior Pammy Chookaew finished her career tied for 23rd at Omni La Costa, which stands as the third-highest NCAA individual finish in the history of […]
Throughout its history, Iowa State University has been home to countless students who went on to serve their country in times of war. Among them were athletes who balanced the demands of college sports with a deep sense of duty, ultimately leaving the comforts of Ames to take up arms in defense of freedom. This […]
The program prepares for a significant roster shift following the 2026 season as a standout trio of sophomores – Karlee Ford, Sami Potvin and Victoria Prado – have all opted to transfer. These three athletes, leave behind a combined legacy of historic athletic milestones and elite academic performance. Karlee Ford departs as one of the […]
The recently established women’s wrestling program at Iowa State has made a major impact on the collegiate scene by securing commitments from two world-class athletes, effectively building its roster with championship-level talent from the outset. Following the program’s official unveiling in April, the Cyclones have successfully recruited Piper Fowler and Christianah Ogunsanya, both of whom […]
Tucson, Ariz. — Iowa State’s track and field teams delivered a strong collective performance at the 2026 Big 12 outdoor conference championships, with both the men and women finishing in the top five. The women’s team placed fourth with 72 points, their best outdoor showing since 2023, while the men secured fifth with 82.5 points, […]
SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. — The No. 18 Iowa State Women’s Golf team has once again etched their name into the media guides by securing a spot in the NCAA National Championships for the second year in a row and the third time in the team’s history. Entering the NCAA Louisville Regional as the third seed, the […]
Taylor Gardner, a goalkeeper who spent the last two seasons at Grand Canyon University, committed to Iowa State’s soccer program, she announced on Monday. The 5-foot-9 Gardner appeared in three matches in 2025. She tallied five saves on 13 shots faced and conceded a goal. A native of St. Louis, Gardner attended Whitfield High School […]
Former Iowa State running back Breece Hall and the New York Jets finalized a three-year contract extension worth $43.5 million on Friday, a deal that can escalate to $45.75 million through incentives. This agreement, which includes $29 million in total guarantees, establishes Hall as the fourth highest-paid running back in the league with an average […]
IRVING, Texas — The 2026 season was a landmark year for Iowa State softball, as the program tied a school record with four individual All-Big 12 honors. The team’s historic performance was bolstered by a record-breaking .975 fielding percentage, the best mark in school history, which led the conference. These individual accolades reflect a balance […]
Donovan Davis, a 6-foot-8 small forward in the 2027 class out of Freedom High School (Kaukauna, Wis.), committed to the Cyclones on Wednesday at Freedom High School’s Field House. He also streamed his decision, dubbed the “2026 decision” – akin to LeBron’s Decision in 2010 – by associate principal and activities director James Finster, live […]
Head coach Brent Metcalf announced Wednesday that Drake Ayala, a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA finalist, has been appointed – pending a background check – as an assistant coach for the Iowa State men’s wrestling team. Ayala, who wrestled for the University of Iowa between 2021 and 2026, will occupy one of the two vacant […]
Iowa State head coach Alli St. John has initiated her staff building by naming Jake Kadel as the first assistant coach for the women’s wrestling program on Monday. Kadel joins the Cyclones after a highly successful three-year tenure as the head coach at William Penn, where he led the Statesmen to three straight top-five finishes […]
Moments from Sunday’s 12-4 loss to No. 22 UCF
PORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton has officially arrived in the Rose City, stepping into a role that feels like the ultimate culmination of a journey that began as a dominant collegiate star and evolved through years of professional grit. Although she arrived later than her teammates due to finishing her season in Prague, Carleton remained […]
Check out moments from Iowa State’s 8-2 loss to No. 22 UCF
Several Iowa State alumni are delivering high-impact performances in professional basketball leagues worldwide. With Spain’s FC Barcelona Will Clyburn recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes in an 80-72 win over KK Crvena zvezda on April 21. He is currently averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per […]