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Otzelberger, Buchanan and Singleton meet with media
While the heat of July settles over Hilton Coliseum — and the Sukup Basketball Complex — the Iowa State men’s basketball program is focused on a “winning formula” that extends far beyond the court. In a media availability Tuesday, head coach T.J. Otzelberger joined returner Blake Buchanan and transfer Tre Singleton to discuss a summer […]
Andrew Mevis fuels Green Bay’s push for postseason glory
DES MOINES — In the Indoor Football League, the math of a touchdown is typically straightforward: six points for the score and one for the kick. But for Andrew Mevis, a touchdown often results in a nine-point swing. On Saturday, Mevis put that unique arithmetic on display during a 65-21 victory against the Iowa Barnstormers. […]
Dziki Warsaw signs Osun Osunniyi
Dziki Warsaw has officially signed former Iowa State men’s basketball player Osun Osunniyi for the 2026-27 season. Standing at 6-foot-10, Osunniyi joins the Polish OBL (first tier) after spending the last two years with MLP Academics Heidelberg in the German BBL (first tier). During his most recent season in Germany, he averaged 7.4 points, 4.7 […]
Cyclones in the NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS — A quintet of former Cyclones are taking part in the NBA Summer League, Joshua Jefferson (Nets), Tamin Lipsey (Pacers), Keshon Gilbert (Hawks), Curtis Jones (Celtics) and Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland). The schedule for each of the former cagers is the following: Atlanta Hawks July 9 – vs. Spurs – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) – ESPN2July 11 […]
Soon it will be Saturday: Photos from the 2018 matchup versus Drake
In this installment of Soon It Will Be Saturday, we revisit a December afternoon in Ames. With a biting 34-degree temperature and a wind chill of 28, Jack Trice Stadium was blanketed in a numbing light rain/snow mix. The narrow 27-24 victory over Drake felt less like a standard win and more like a frozen […]
BREAKING: Jamie Pollard announces retirement by end of 2026-27 academic year
Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard, who has led the Iowa State athletics program through a period of innovation for 22 years, has announced his upcoming retirement Friday. As the longest-tenured active Athletics Director in the Power 4, he plans to conclude his service on June 30, 2027, or once a successor is prepared […]
Iowa State women’s wrestling adds a trio of transfers
The Iowa State women’s wrestling team has bolstered its roster by officially announcing the signing three transfers Thursday: Tatiana Paragas and Avy Perez from William Penn, alongside Kailey Benson from Oklahoma State. With these new additions, head coach Alli St. John’s squad has grown to 15 athletes, a group that now includes five former William […]
Coach Rogers outlines vision for Iowa State football
FRISCO, Texas — Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers addressed the “general curiosity” surrounding a roster featuring 84 new players at the Big 12 Media Days, but firmly rejected the notion that the Cyclones are entering a transition period. “The mission is winning,” Rogers said. “To expect anything less or to take a year off […]
Iowa State announces MBB non-conference schedule
The 2026-27 non-conference lineup for the Iowa State men’s basketball program has been finalized, highlighting a schedule that includes eight regular season home matchups and an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. The team will prepare with two exhibition contests, first hosting Creighton on Oct. 18 before traveling to face Northwestern on Oct. 25. For the […]
Step into my office: Nate Heise
Full disclosure before we begin. This article is biased. Completely and unapologetically, biased. Nate Heise was my favorite player on last year’s Iowa State team and I will not pretend otherwise. If you came here for objectivity I suggest you read literally anything else on this website. Now. Let us talk about Nate Heise. The […]
Ruffing joins Otzelberger’s staff as assistant
Chuck Ruffing has been appointed as an assistant coach following a season in the same role at Western Illinois during 2025-26. His coaching career is highlighted by a successful two-year tenure as head coach at Bryant & Stratton College, where he led the team to its first NJCAA National Tournament appearance and victory in program […]
Iowa State soccer announces 2026 schedule
Iowa State soccer’s fall 2026 slate was announced on Monday. The Cyclones will have 11 home matches and 19 total regular season contests. Head coach Matt Fannon, in his seventh year at the helm of Iowa State, will have his squad open the season with an exhibition against Minnesota on Aug. 5. The regular season […]
Sami Williams breaks single-season RBI record
When it rains, it pours, and not only because the matchup between the Chicago Bandits and Texas Volts saw a four-and-a-half-hour rain delay on Saturday. Former Iowa State slugger Sami Williams (2017-2021) broke broke the single-season RBI record, set by her teammate Erin Coffel who played collegiately at Kentucky. With a two-run home run blast, […]
Soon it will be Saturday: Photos from the 2020 matchup versus West Virginia
Because soon it will be Saturday, we look back at how No. 12 Iowa State dismantled the Big 12’s top-rated defense by amassing 483 total yards while holding the Mountaineers to just 263. Brock Purdy was the engine of this efficiency, completing 20 of 23 passes. Running back Breece Hall contributed 97 yards on the […]
2027 WR Chuck Alexander Jr. flips from Louisville to Iowa State
Jimmy Rogers has landed the 24th commitment of the 2027 class in Charles “Chuck” Alexander Jr., a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Following a June camp in Ames, the Withrow University High School Tiger flipped from Louisville to Iowa State according to Allen Trieu. The 6-3, 190 pound, Alexander is a four star recruit according to […]
Former head coach Jim Walden dies at 88
Jim Walden, who led the Iowa State football program from 1987 to 1994, died Thursday at the age of 88. Although his overall record at the helm of the Cyclones was 28-57-3, his ability to land major upsets while managing a program severely restricted by scholarship reductions inherited from the previous administration. Despite these challenges, […]
FEATURE FRIDAY: Reflecting on athletics, advocacy and adventure with Dr. Faye Perkins
Interview recorded March 13, 2024 This the story of Faye Perkins, a multi-sport athlete (basketball, track and softball) at Iowa State in the 1970s. Perkins was enshrined into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. These days, Perkins resides in the Equality State. “(I’m in) Teton Village, Wyoming, which is just 12 miles […]
Iowa State swimming and diving schedule announced
The Iowa State swimming and diving program announced its 2026-27 season schedule on Tuesday, looking to build on a year where Maggie Bendell, Kendall Mallers and Grace Swoboda earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors. Kendall Mallers, Swoboda and Anja Peck qualified for the National Invitational Championships (NIC) in the 2025-26 season. The Cyclones will debut […]
Jefferson, Kirwa named Iowa State athletes of the year
Iowa State has named basketball standout Joshua Jefferson and NCAA champion Mercyline Kirwa its athletes of the year for the 2025-26 season, the school announced this week. Jefferson received the Gary Thompson Male Athlete of the Year award, becoming the 18th men’s basketball player to earn the honor and the first since 2017. Selected in […]
Step Into My Office: Eric Mulder
Eric, please have a seat. The man came to Ames with legitimate credentials. At Purdue Fort Wayne he led the entire nation in two point field goal percentage at 78.4 percent. Started 23 of 24 games. Averaged 8.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. A hometown kid from Oskaloosa, Iowa coming home to play Big 12 basketball. […]
DMACC transfer Bri Tigges commits to Iowa State
The Iowa State softball team picked up another player for the 2026-27 season as Des Moines Area Community College outfielder Bri Tigges committed to playing for the Cyclones. Tigges is the fourth portal addition of the offseason, joining Kennedy Diggs (Kansas), Maggie Werner (Minnesota) and Taylor Platt (North Texas). Following two years at DMACC, she’ll […]
Christian Wiggins to miss 2026-27 season
Iowa State freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the upcoming season after sustaining a torn Achilles tendon during practice last Friday, head coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Tuesday. The standout from Wayzata, Minnesota, joined Iowa State after a decorated high school career where he was named Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year. Wiggins […]
Iowa State soccer lands three transfers
On Thursday, June 25, Iowa State soccer coach Matt Fannon officially finalized the 2026 roster with the addition of three transfer players. “We are really happy to add the incoming group,” Fannon said in a press release. “They will add depth and quality to our squad and bring excellent competition to improve the team.” The […]
Soon it will be Saturday: Photos from the 2022 matchup against Iowa
With the dog days of summer set to begin next week, the roar of Jack Trice Stadium and the thrill of game day can feel like a distant memory. To help you navigate the wait until the home opener on Sept. 5 versus Southeast Missouri State, we are kicking off a special 10-week series featuring […]
Lipsey signs Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana
Ames native and Iowa State standout Tamin Lipsey is beginning his professional career in the NBA after signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 draft on Wednesday. Lipsey, who started a program-record 137 games during his four-year tenure with the Cyclones, will join fellow Iowa […]
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