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Allan Hanson joins Iowa State men’s basketball staff
Head coach T.J. Otzelberger has appointed Allan Hanson as an assistant coach for the Iowa State men’s basketball program, effective immediately. Otzelberger expressed high regard for Hanson’s coaching ability, stating, “Allan Hanson will be an incredible resource for the young men in our program,” and adding, “He’s a competitor, proven winner and someone who takes […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 7-2 loss to Iowa
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 7-2 loss to Iowa
Iowa State softball falls to Iowa, 7-2
A trio of home runs fueled a seven-run output for Iowa as the Iowa State softball team fell 7-2 on Tuesday afternoon at the Cyclone SB Complex. Despite the loss, the Cyclones (27-19) saw a perfect performance at the plate from Tatum Johnson, who reached base in all four of her plate appearances. Jessie Clemons […]
Four transfers join Babbitt, Iowa State women’s basketball
A quartet of transfers announced over the last week that they will be joining Kent State transfer Mya Babbitt in the cardinal and gold for the 2026-27 season. On April 14, the Cyclones added size to their frontcourt with the commitment of Gift Ezekiel, a 6-foot-1 center from Florida. A native of Edo State, Nigeria, […]
Cyclones break through in Provo, win series
PROVO, Utah — Iowa State achieved a landmark series victory this weekend at Gail Miller Field in Provo, Utah, winning two out of three games against BYU to secure the program’s first-ever series win on the Cougars’ home grounds. The weekend was highlighted by a historic offensive display on Thursday, where the Cyclones broke the […]
Iowa State adds women’s wrestling, Alli St. John to coach
Iowa State announced Thursday the addition of women’s wrestling as its 18th varsity sport, with the program scheduled to begin competition during the 2027-28 academic year. The team is the first varsity sport added at the university since soccer in 1996. Iowa State will be the 12th school in the state of Iowa to have […]
Iowa State softball seeks first win in Provo
The race for Big 12 postseason positioning converges on Gail Miller Field Thursday to Saturday, where Iowa State (25-17) and BYU (15-26) will attempt to break a deadlocked 5-10 conference standing. For the Cyclones, the three-game series represents more than just a climb in the standings as the program is winless in six previous attempts […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 8-0 win over South Dakota
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 8-0 win over South Dakota
Cyclones weather delay, power past South Dakota in 5
A tornado watch turned into a Cyclone warning Tuesday afternoon as Iowa State (25-17, 5-10 Big 12) mashed two home runs in their 8-0 defeat of South Dakota (10-29-1, 2-7 Summit). Under cloudy skies and 17-mph winds at the Cyclone Sports Complex, the Iowa State offense provided all the electricity needed to short-circuit the Coyotes […]
Cyclones eye midweek perfection versus South Dakota
Iowa State softball closes out their four-game homestand Tuesday afternoon, hosting the South Dakota Coyotes softball at the Cyclone Softball Complex. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. in Ames, with the Cyclones aiming to bounce back and keep their midweek record spotless. Iowa State (24-17, 5-10 Big 12) enters the matchup after a challenging […]
Braden Awls tears ACL in spring practice
There are moments in a program’s offseason that stop you in your tracks. This is one of them. Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers confirmed Monday that safety Braden Awls tore his ACL during spring practice. For a player who came to Ames with significant expectations as one of the more highly regarded transfers in […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 9-2 loss to No. 19 Oklahoma State
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 9-2 loss to No. 19 Oklahoma State
Cyclones fall to No. 19 Cowgirls in series finale
Tatum Johnson launched a two-run home run, but Iowa State could not overcome an early offensive surge from No. 19 Oklahoma State, falling 9-2 Sunday afternoon at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The Cyclones (24-17, 5-10 Big 12) struggled to contain a Cowgirl lineup that produced 14 hits despite 30 mph winds. Oklahoma State (27-11, 9-6 […]
Iowa State men’s basketball gains 5 transfers
The 2026-27 Iowa State men’s basketball will feature a quintet of new faces. Leon Bond III, Tre Singleton, Taj Manning, Jaquan Johnson and Ryan Prather Jr. announced over the weekend they’ll suit up in the cardinal and gold to play for T.J. Otzelberger in his sixth season at the helm of Iowa State. Leon Bond […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 12-0 win over No. 20 Oklahoma State
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 12-0 win over No. 20 Oklahoma State
Cyclones, No. 19 Cowgirls split doubleheader
Oklahoma State and Iowa State split a pair of contests at the Cyclone Sports Complex, with the Cyclones rebounding from a 8-3 defeat in game one as they run-ruled the Cowgirls 12-0 in the second game on Friday. In the series opener, Oklahoma State secured their victory behind a dominant first inning and a complete-game […]
Iowa State slated for Friday night road games at BYU, UCF
The inaugural season for Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers will feature a unique schedule twist, as the Big 12 Conference has officially slated two of the Cyclones’ conference road games for Friday nights. This shift to prime-time weeknight play marks a notable highlight for ISU, offering the team a chance to showcase its talent […]
Hot-hitting Cyclones prepare for weekend series with No. 19 Cowgirls
Iowa State (23-15, 4-8 Big 12) is prepared to host No. 19 Oklahoma State (25-10, 7-5 Big 12) for a three-game series at the Cyclone Softball Complex beginning with a pair of games on Friday and game three scheduled for Sunday. The Cyclones enter the weekend with momentum, carrying a two-game winning streak after a […]
Kent State transfer Mya Babbitt commits to Iowa State
According to Papillion, Neb., native Mya Babbitt’s Instagram, the 2026-27 Iowa State women’s basketball team has picked up their first transfer in. The Millard South alumna has one year of eligibility remaining. In three seasons with the Golden Flashes, Babbitt appeared in 84 games and started in 60 of those games. The 5-foot-8 guard set […]
Bartholomew’s heroics save Cyclones in rivalry game
IOWA CITY — While the rain appeared heavy at times on the Big Ten Network stream it was a case of “when it rains, it pours” as Iowa State (23-15, 4-8 Big 12) and Iowa (21-17, 5-10 Big Ten) combined for five home runs, punctuated by Reagan Bartholomew’s game-winning two-run homer to deep center field […]
Cyclones in the UFL: Week 2
A trio of football players who played for Iowa State appeared in the second week of the 2026 United Football League season. Hakeem Butler, a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks, played in week two – a 31-15 road loss against the Dallas Renegades on Tuesday. Butler, targeted with 10 passes by Brandon Silvers, caught […]
Iowa State softball travels to face Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY — Iowa State (22-15, 4-8 Big 12) heads to Bob Pearl Field today with significant momentum and a chance to claim early season bragging rights in the first of two Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk meetings scheduled for 2026. The Cyclones arrive in Iowa City on the heels of a historic performance against No. 14 […]
Bartholomew’s walk-off home run gives Cyclones game 3 win versus No. 14 Arizona
Waukee native Reagan Bartholomew capped off a stunning series finale by launching a 245-foot walk-off home run over the center field fence to secure a 12-10 comeback victory for Iowa State on Monday. Entering the bottom of the seventh inning, the Cyclones trailed No. 14 Arizona 10-5 after a disastrous six-run frame bolstered by three […]
2027 WR Bryson Thompson commits to Iowa State
Iowa State’s 2027 recruiting class is up to two players following the commitment of San Antonio native Bryson Thompson Monday evening. Thompson chose the Cyclones over offers from: Baylor, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, UTSA, Colorado State, Texas State, Tulsa and NAIA’s Langston. In three years of high school football, his stats include 19 rushes for 186 yards and 120 receptions for […]
Cyclones net pair of Big 12 victories
Iowa State tennis began their successful weekend by securing their first conference win of the season with a 4-2 victory over Cincinnati. The match initially looked difficult for the Cyclones after they lost the doubles point, despite a dominant 6-2 win on court two by Julia Camblor and Stanislava Shulzhenko. Cincinnati rallied on the other […]
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