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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 […]
Cade Kelderman enters transfer portal
Waukee Northwest alumnus Cade Kelderman announced his decision to enter the transfer portal after three years with the Iowa State program Saturday night. The 6-foot-1 guard tweeted a statement, in which he expressed deep gratitude for his time in Ames and the relationships he built while representing the Cyclones. For Kelderman, putting on the Iowa […]
Men’s golf places 11th at Wyoming Cowboy Classic
Maricopa, Ariz. — The Iowa State men’s golf team secured an 11th-place finish out of 25 teams at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, finishing with a total score of 862 (-2) on Wednesday. The Classic was hosted Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, a par 72 layout that stretches 7,330 yards. Thirty-six holes were scheduled for Tuesday […]
BREAKING: Crooks joins 8 teammates in transfer portal
Iowa State star center Audi Crooks entered the transfer portal Thursday morning, she announced on social media. In 95 games, the Algona native (Bishop Garrigan alumna) scored 2,256 points. Her final game as a Cyclone, a 72-63 First Round loss to Syracuse, saw Crooks scored 37 points. “Thank you all for embracing me and showing […]
The end of an era and what comes next: Iowa State basketball’s offseason road map
The confetti has settled in Chicago. The brackets are nearly decided. Iowa State basketball is officially in offseason mode. With a roster about to look very different and a portal window opening in one week, there is plenty to process. So let us get into it. The End of an Era Some seasons do not […]
Attack of the ‘Clones, defeat UNI in five innings
Iowa State (21-13) snapped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday by defeating in-state rival UNI 10-2 in a five-inning run-rule victory. Although the Panthers took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning following an RBI groundout by Kate Lappe and a single from Sykora Smith, the Cyclones quickly responded. In the bottom of the […]
Intrastate Clash: Cyclones and Panthers face off in Ames
Iowa State looks to maintain its perfect midweek record as it prepares to host UNI at the Cyclone Softball Complex for their second encounter of the season. The Cyclones previously defeated the Panthers 5-3 earlier this year in Cedar Falls. Entering this game, Iowa State is focused on rebounding from a weekend sweep by No. […]
Cyclones in the UFL: Week 1
A pair of athletes who at one time donned the cardinal and gold appeared in the first week of the 2026 United Football League season. Hakeem Butler, a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks, was listed as inactive for their opening game – a 16-10 win against the defending champions, the DC Defenders. The Houston […]
Shepherd’s home runs highlight series against Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas — With a home run each game in the series against No. 2 Texas Tech, Mizzou transfer Kadence Shepherd’s bat gave Iowa State a daily highlight over the weekend. The sophomore from Blue Springs, Mo., connected on her fifth, sixth and seventh home runs of the season. The Cyclones were swept in the […]
Cyclones Win Streak To 5 Games; Iowa State Collects Win No. 20
Iowa State may be one of the hottest teams on the softball field in the Big 12 Conference at the moment. The reasoning comes after lowa State won their fifth straight game after a 6-5, 8-inning win over in-state rival Drake on Wednesday. The win was also No. 20 on the season for lowa State. […]
Runner-Up finish for Iowa State at Bell Bank Golf Meet
LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. — The Iowa State men’s golf team placed second in a 17-team Bell Bank, “Pay It Forward” Collegiate Meet in Arizona on March 24. The Cyclones were third after the first day and were the overall runner-up team at the event. Marquette won the tournament with a team score of 843 with […]
No. 6 Cyclones fall to No. 23 Tennessee in Sweet 16
CHICAGO — No. 2 seeded Iowa State bowed out of the NCAA Tournament late Friday night with a 76-62 loss to No. 6 seeded Tennessee in the Sweet 16 at the United Center. The Cyclones fall to 0-4 all time inside “The House That Jordan Built”. A pair of seniors, Tamin Lipsey and Nate Heise, […]
How to watch or listen to No. 6 Iowa State versus No. 23 Tennessee
Who: No. 2 seeded Iowa State (29-7, 12-6 Big 12) vs. No. 6 seeded Tennessee (24-11, 11-7 SEC) Where: United Center (20,917) – Chicago, Ill. When: Friday, March 27, 2026 – 9:10 p.m. CT Watch: TBS // Andrew Catalon (PxP), Steve Lappas (Analyst) and Evan Washburn (Reporter) Listen: Cyclone Radio Network // John Walters (PxP) […]
GAME THREAD: No. 6 Iowa State vs. No. 23 Tennessee
CHICAGO — No. 6 (AP) Iowa State returns to the Sweet 16 for the third time in five seasons under head coach T.J. Otzelberger, continuing one of the most consistent runs in program history. The Cyclones enter Friday night’s matchup at 29-7 overall after dominant NCAA Tournament wins over Tennessee State (108-74) and Kentucky (82-63), […]
Sweet Sixteen Preview: No. 2 Iowa State versus No. 6 Tennessee
CHICAGO — The “Otz Era” has officially reached rarefied air. For the third time in five years, Iowa State is dancing in the Sweet Sixteen. With the Cyclone faithful expected to take over Chicago, the atmosphere is set for the program’s most significant second-weekend test yet. The “Bulletin Board” Factor: Toure vs. Gillespie While the […]
FEATURE FRIDAY: Life and legacy of Roy Wehde
Note to readers and/or listeners: this feature was originally published on March 21, 2024. The podcast – well, phone call – was recorded on March 12, 2024 but will be released for the first time with this article. TEMPE, Ariz. — Eighty-two years ago, on Wednesday (March 25), Roy Wehde and his Iowa State teammates […]
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