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Iowa State Cyclones Star Audi Crooks Has Accomplished Rare Feat With Dominant Start

The college basketball season is off to a strong start for the Iowa State Cyclones in both men’s and women’s basketball. Neither team has lost yet, receiving incredible contributions from their star players.

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Iowa State Cyclones Made Presence Felt in Key Offensive Area Against Stonehill

The Iowa State Cyclones had a bit of a trap game on Monday night against the Stonehill Skyhawks. They were coming off a dominant performance against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, last Monday.

College Basketball (W) News / Total Apex Sports / November 18

ISU’s Audi Crooks Takes National Player Of The Week Honors

Iowa State University star Audi Crooks was named the Associated Press NCAA Women’s College Basketball National Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025-2026 season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted to Face Talented SEC Program in Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into Week 13 fresh off their bye week with the hope of building off their most recent victory. Before snapping their four-game losing streak, it was a tough stretch for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Set to Host Four-Star Recruit Twice

The Iowa State Cyclones have moved to 4-0 on the season following their recent win against Stonehill, and the program must feel good about how things are going. It has been a nice start to the season for the Cyclones, who have been able to play some excellent basketball early on.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Team Riding Eye-Popping Streak

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to a strong 3-0 start in the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. After dominating the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Grambling State Tigers in back-to-back games at Hilton Coliseum, they faced their first real test of the campaign against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Defense Rose to Another Level Against Overmatched Stonehill

Coming into the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season, the Iowa State Cyclones' strength was expected to be their defense. That has been the case since T.J.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Despite Bye Week Iowa State Cyclones Suffer Head-Scratching Change in SP+ Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones didn’t take the field in Week 12. They had their third bye of the campaign, getting some rest before taking on the final stretch of the 2025 college football regular season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Which Iowa State Cyclones Incoming Freshmen Has the Most Upside on the Hardwood?

Last week, the Iowa State Cyclones made the commitments of their Class of 2026 men’s basketball recruits official. Four-star players, guard Christian Wiggins and forward Jackson Kiss, three-star guard Yusef Gray Jr.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Where Did Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Place in Week 2 of AP Top 25 Poll?

The Iowa State Cyclones have started their basketball season on a very positive note with an undefeated record through three games. While it is still very early in the year, early indications are that the Cyclones are going to be a strong team during the 2025-26 campaign and could make some noise in the Big 12.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Breaking Down Iowa State Cyclones' Spot in Recent College Football Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones will be heading into Week 13 coming off their bye in Week 12 and hoping to start up a little winning streak to end the year. After

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Iowa State Cyclones Football Predicted to Face Group of Five Team in Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to get some rest in Week 12 before their final two games of the year. Before heading on their bye week, the Cyclones finally snapped a long four-game losing streak against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

T.J. Otzelberger Shares Feelings on Iowa State Cyclones Incoming Freshmen Class

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to a 3-0 start in the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. There have been a lot of players who have contributed to the team’s success out of the gate.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

Iowa State Cyclones Football Has Key Player Performing Extremely Well of Late

The Iowa State Cyclones have been able to get some rest on their final bye week of the season. After a four-game losing streak, the Cyclones were finally able to snap their losing streak in Week 11.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

Iowa State Cyclones Depth Presents Unique Challenge for T.J. Otzelberger

The Iowa State Cyclones had a unique edge coming into the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season with the talent they had returning to their roster. There wasn’t a team in the Big 12 that had more minutes and points coming back from the 2024-25 campaign.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

Yusef Gray Jr. Is a Continuation in New Recruiting Pipeline for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have done a great job under head coach T.J. Otzelberger of restocking the roster with talented players. Whether it is via high school commitments or the transfer portal, they have excelled at identifying players who fit specific needs to maximize their game plans.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 15

Iowa State Cyclones' Carson Hansen Has Chance To Reach Impressive Milestone

The Iowa State Cyclones are currently on their bye in Week 12 and will be hoping to get healthy for the final two games of the year. It has been an up-and-down season for the Cyclones in 2025.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 15

Big 10 Program Poses Threat to Iowa State Cyclones for Recruit Taylor Schaefer

The Iowa State Cyclones will be hoping to put some of the final touches on their 2026 recruiting class in the coming weeks. Following an upset win against the TCU Horned Frogs, the Cyclones are now bowl eligible with six wins and a couple more winnable games coming up after their bye week.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 15

Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan Receives Intriguing Superlative

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team looks to be in great hands for the future. Their Class of 2025 is already making a positive impact on the court, headlined by guard Killyan Toure.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 15

Iowa State Cyclones Football Star Could Be First-Round Talent for 2026 NFL Draft

With just a few games left to go for the Iowa State Cyclones this season, the team will be hoping to finish the regular season strong and secure a good bowl game. In Week 11, they were able to earn their sixth win of the year against the TCU Horned Frogs in an upset on the road.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 14

Iowa State Cyclones Might Be Able to Flip Penn State Nittany Lions Recruit

With the Iowa State Cyclones on their final bye week of the year, the team will hopefully be getting some rest and a bit healthier heading into the final two weeks of the year. Injuries have been a major storyline for the program since their strong start to the campaign, and the team struggled as they started to pile up.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 14

Iowa State Cyclones Receive Shocking Change in Men's Basketball Power Rankings

The start of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season has gone as well as the Iowa State Cyclones could have hoped for. They started things off with a convincing victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Nov.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 13

Pat McAfee's Audi Crooks Adoration Sparks Bold Iowa State Prediction

When women's basketball fans think about college hoops in Iowa, the first name that comes to mind is still Caitlin Clark, even though Clark hasn't competed in college since April 2024.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / November 10

Iowa State Basketball Lands 2026 International Big Man

Iowa State has picked up a key piece for its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of 6-foot-10 center Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan. Originally from France, Rinaldo-Komlan currently plays at Spire Academy in Ohio and brings length, mobility, and upside to the Cyclones’ frontcourt.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Iowa State's Audi Crooks Hits Milestone in Win Over Southern

Audi Crooks had a strong game The Cyclones beat Southern A glaring issue was shown in the box score The Iowa State women's basketball team is 2-0 on the season after Wednesday's 85-58 win over the Southern Jaguars, a game that provided a spotlight for star center Audi Crooks to play one of her best games in recent memory.