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Meet the team: Alex-Anne Bessette
Alex-Anne Bessette is arriving in Ames as one of the earliest and most notable transfers for this new Cyclone roster. She became the star of a Loyola squad that was projected to finish second to last and ended with a respectable 9-9 record in the A-10, one of the toughest mid-major conferences in the country. […]
Meet the team: Anthony Rise
Anthony Rise returns to Iowa State after playing off the end of the bench. Rise registered one made shot against Colorado, along with two rebounds against TCU. T.J. has almost always had a bench guy that everyone chants to enter the game at the end of a blowout, and that role will likely be fulfilled […]
2026 Game VII: Iowa State versus No. 25 Arizona preview
Coming off the bye week and heading to the desert. Iowa State travels to Tucson on Saturday to face No. 25 Arizona in what is shaping up to be one of the more important games of the Rogers era. It is also Homecoming for the Wildcats which means Casino Del Sol Stadium will be loud […]
Cyclones drop third straight match
Despite 12 saves from goalkeeper Eme McClenahan and holding the majority of possession, Iowa State suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Big 12 rival Kansas State Thursday night at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The Cyclones (4-8-4, 0-6-2 Big 12) conceded the match’s only goal in the 24th minute when Kansas State forward Rilyn Rintoul converted […]
Previewing the Arizona matchup with Arizona Desert Swarm
To get an Arizona perspective on the Cyclones’ visit to Tucson, we spoke with Brian Pedersen of Arizona Desert Swarm for insight into the Wildcats as well as a guess on the final score. 1. Arizona enters this game 5-1 overall (2-1 Big 12), marking their best six-game start since 2014. What is the perspective on […]
Meet the team: Emilija Dakic
Emilija Dakic arrives in Ames after spending the previous season with the Florida Gators. Originally from the city of Melbourne, Dakic played a bench role for a Gator squad that finished the season 5-11 in conference play, but does have international experience playing for the 2024 Australian U-18 team that won the Asia Cup gold […]
Meet the team: Tre Singleton
Tre Singleton is coming into Ames as one of the highest touted transfers on the roster. With the forward positions being wide open with the departures of Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic, Singleton should have the green light to prove himself as a formidable piece in what can possibly become T.J. Otzelburger’s most physical team […]
Meet the 2026-27 MBB and WBB teams
A zoomed in view of a Nike branded basketball with an I-State logo at the Sukup Basketball Complex, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Ames. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Meet the team: Alex-Anne Bessette Meet the team: Anthony Rise Meet the team: Emilija Dakic Meet the team: Tre Singleton Meet the team: Freya Jensen Meet the team: Sienna Harvey Meet the team: Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan Meet th...
Meet the team: Freya Jensen
For the first time in this series, let’s cover someone that played for Iowa State this past season. I know that can be a far out concept in today’s collegiate landscape, but there are some players that will stay at a school for more than one year. Sarcastic grumblings aside, Danish guard Freya Jensen is […]
How former Cyclones performed in Week 6 of the NFL
Nine former Cyclones made appearances in Week 6 of the NFL and played a combined 420 snaps on offense, defense and special teams. Breece Hall – New York Jets Hall did not play against the New England Patriots due to a quad injury sustained during the Lions game in week 3. Jake Hummel – Houston Texans […]
Q&A Recap: Jared Benko’s introductory press conference
Jared Benko spoke to the media Monday morning at the Sukup End Zone Club. Benko, a University of Georgia alumnus, will be the 15th athletic director in Iowa State history. He officially starts on Oct. 30, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents. The following is a question “Q:” and answer “Benko:” transcript. Q: […]
Meet the team: Sienna Harvey
Thanks to a tip from longtime women’s basketball recruiter, Monté Morris, Iowa State landed Washington transfer Sienna Harvey on April 29. Harvey played a bench role for the Huskies, averaging 10.5 minutes and 3.8 points per game. While those numbers aren’t amazing, she was playing behind Sayvia Sellers, one of the best point guards in […]
Late comeback falls short in exhibition loss to Creighton
Iowa State fell to Creighton 83-80 after a second-half comeback bid fell just short at the buzzer. After trailing by as many as 19 points midway through the second half, the Cyclones executed an eight-point run but Creighton answered with clutch 3-pointers in crunch time to hold off the rally. Iowa State’s final 3-point attempt to […]
EXHIBITION GAME THREAD: Iowa State Cyclones versus Creighton Bluejays
The Iowa State Cyclones launch their 2026-27 men’s basketball campaign on Sunday afternoon, welcoming regional rival Creighton to James H. Hilton Coliseum for a marquee preseason exhibition. Tip-off is scheduled for noon CDT with live streaming coverage on ESPN+ featuring Evan Wessling and Derrin Hansen. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger enters his sixth season leading Iowa State, […]
Meet the team: Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan
Originally from Montauban, France, Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan has been training at the SPIRE academy in Geneva, Ohio. Rinaldo-Komlan was originally unranked when he committed to the Cyclones, but rocketed up to a four-star recruit in just one year of playing in the States. In his commitment announcement, Rinaldo-Komlan cited the Iowa State fanbase as a primary […]
Meet the team: Tjaša Turnšek
With Bill Fennelly stating that the team will return to the “Iowa State Way” in their style of basketball, many will be looking toward the guards for the overall offensive production. While the guard play has historically been one of the defining features of the Fennelly teams, the Cyclones picked up a very intriguing piece […]
Meet the team: Yusef Gray Jr.
One of the biggest developments in last year’s squads was the large involvement of the freshman class. The trio of Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta were instrumental in maintaining depth across position groups and developing rapidly throughout the season. What kind of impact will the new class of freshman have? Let’s start with […]
Meet the team: Macy Comito
After the exodus commenced upon the conclusion of last season, Macy Comito reaffirmed her commitment to Iowa State. Comito originally made her commitment to the Cyclones in August of 2024, and officially signed on Nov. 12, 2025. Even if the roster is a little different (nine transfers out and eight coming in is normal, right?) […]
Jared Benko named as new athletic director
Iowa State University President David Cook has appointed Jared Benko as the university’s next director of athletics, succeeding Jamie Pollard, with his tenure beginning Oct. 30, pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. “Iowa State has a strong athletics foundation and I’m excited to serve as the next director of athletics,” Benko said in […]
How former Cyclones performed in Week 5 of the NFL
Eleven former Cyclones made appearances in Week 5 of the NFL and played a combined 416 snaps on offense, defense and special teams. Breece Hall – New York Jets Hall did not play against the Cleveland Browns due to a quad injury sustained during the Lions game in week three. Jake Hummel – Houston Texans Hummel […]
Win the Bye Week: What Iowa State needs to accomplish
Every coach in America says it. The moment the schedule shows an open date the press conference script writes itself. We need to win the bye week. We are going to treat this like a game week. We have to get better. Jimmy Rogers will say some version of this. He is not wrong. But […]
Swoboda sets school, meet record at Seminole Fall Classic
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Iowa State junior Grace Swoboda shattered a school and meet record to headline a three-race breaststroke sweep on Friday (Oct. 9) and Saturday (Oct. 10). Host Florida State rode freshman Lucy Porter’s four-victory showcase and an uncontested relay sweep. Swoboda turned in the defining performance in the 100-yard breaststroke, hitting the wall […]
Iowa State embraces ‘controllables’ as point guard shuffling continues
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger set an intense tone for the upcoming men’s basketball season during media day Monday, emphasizing daily work habits, culture and relentless accountability as the Cyclones look to build upon last season’s 29-win campaign. Entering his sixth year leading the program, Otzelberger stressed that the Cyclones are embracing a daily […]
BREAKING: Bill Fennelly to step down following 2026-27 season
After directing Iowa State women’s basketball for more than three decades, head coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday that the upcoming 2026-27 campaign will mark his final season. Entering his 32nd season in Ames, Fennelly ties as the third-longest tenured head coach across any sport in Iowa State history. Over his career with the Cyclones, he […]
Florez dispatches career-high 30 assists in sweep
Iowa State swept Kansas State in straight sets 25-20, 25-15, 25-18 on Friday night at Hilton Coliseum. Nayeli Gonzalez recorded a match-high 14 kills while hitting .500 to power the Cyclones (10-6, 4-1 Big 12). Gonzalez landed her first six attack attempts cleanly without a miss to secure her seventh consecutive match with double-digit kills. […]
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