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One Major Takeaway From Iowa State Basketball's Win Against Southern Miss

After losing their first game of the season, the Iowa State Cyclones were able to bounce back with a nice win over Southern Miss. In the victory, a new star might be emerging for the Cyclones. It was undoubtedly a frustrating game for Iowa State to open the season.

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Tre Singleton Emerges as Star in Iowa State Cyclones Win Against Southern Miss

Coming off a loss to the Memphis Tigers, the Iowa State Cyclones were hungry to get their first win of the season. With a matchup on Friday night against Southern Miss, that is exactly what they were able to do in a lopsided 83-57 victory.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 6

Defensive Overcommitments Have Killed Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a tough start to the season. In the opening game, they fell short to the Memphis Tigers, 80-76. It was a poor performance.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 6

One Bold Prediction for Iowa State Basketball vs. Southern Miss

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set to play Southern Miss, they will be hoping to bounce back in a big way following a loss to the Memphis Tigers. With a lot of talent and some high expectations coming into the year, the Cyclones did not get off to the start that they would have liked to the season.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 6

Iowa State Basketball vs. Southern Miss: 3 Players To Watch

The Iowa State Cyclones did not play well in their season opener against the Memphis Tigers at the Sanford Pentagon, losing 80-76. Iowa State is now coming back home to Hilton Coliseum seeking their first win of the season, hosting the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Dominykas Pleta News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

How Dominykas Pleta Has Transformed His Game for Iowa State

Despite a poor opening-game loss in the 2026-27 season, the Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of intrigue. With incoming transfers and an intriguing freshman class, this team looks like it could have a successful season ahead.

Jamarion Batemon News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Why Iowa State Basketball Needs Jamarion Batemon To Be a Star

No start could have been worse for the Iowa State Cyclones. In the first game of their hyped 2026-27 season, they lost to the Memphis Tigers despite being a sizable favorite.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Iowa State Basketball Transfer Makes Two-Way Impact in Debut

The first game of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season for the Iowa State Cyclones did not go well. Playing at the Sanford Pentagon against the Memphis Tigers, the team didn’t resemble a normal T.J.

Melvin Ejim News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Iowa State Basketball Shares Date for Melvin Ejim Jersey Retirement

The Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of great players don the cardinal and gold throughout the history of their men’s basketball program. Two of those recent stars, Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson, moved on after the 2025-26 campaign.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Iowa State Basketball Excelled in One Area of Emphasis From T.J. Otzelberger

The Iowa State Cyclones were not at their best against the Memphis Tigers in their 2026-27 men’s college basketball season opener. Playing at the Sanford Pentagon for the second year in a row, the Cyclones were unable to replicate the performance they had last year against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, when they won convincingly.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Iowa State Football Shafted in Recent Bowl Game Projections

The Iowa State Cyclones picked up their best win so far of the Jimmy Rogers Era on Halloween Night at Jack Trice Stadium. In a fitting matchup for the evening, Iowa State hosted the Oklahoma State Cowboys, with the teams getting into the Halloween spirit wearing black and orange uniforms.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

What’s Wrong With Iowa State Basketball and How To Fix It

It was months and months of waiting before the Iowa State Cyclones finally got back in action for the first game of their college basketball season. And it went terribly.

Dominykas Pleta News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

Development of Dominykas Pleta Is Early Bright Spot for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones suffered their first loss of the season on Monday night, and there was no shortage of takeaways from the game. However, while a loss is never ideal, there was a major bright spot for the team. Coming into Monday night, the Cyclones were a team that was expected to win against the Memphis Tigers.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

Iowa State Football Playing Its Way to a Bowl Game This Season

It’s been quite the year for the Iowa State Cyclones. After a long offseason where the team lost nearly its entire roster, Iowa State made a risky hire in Jimmy Rogers.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 2

Memphis HC Penny Hardaway cools hot seat with upset of No. 18 Iowa State

After finishing 10th in the American and leading Memphis to its worst season since 1969, coach Penny Hardaway entered this year under considerable pressure. But that pressure has since dissipated after the Tigers upset No. 18 Iowa State 80-76.

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 1

Iowa State Football Freshman Key To Unlocking Offense

One player might save the Iowa State Cyclones' wide receiver room. A cold, rainy night in Ames, IA, saw Iowa State take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 conference matchup.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 29

Iowa State Has To Find Capable Joshua Jefferson Replacement

The Iowa Stat Cyclones have to replace two star players in their men’s basketball lineup this season: forwards Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson. Replicating their level of production is going to be virtually impossible for a single player to do.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 29

How To Fix Iowa State Football’s Biggest Problem on Defense

The Iowa State Cyclones enter one of the biggest weeks of the college football season. After three losses in four games to the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, and Arizona Wildcats, many believe Iowa State’s season is slipping away.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 29

Iowa State Guard Is Player To Watch This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to look a lot different on the court during the 2026-27 campaign than it did during their run to the Sweet 16 this past season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 29

Iowa State Basketball Trending in Right Direction in Bracketology

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into one of the most consistent programs in the country under T.J. Otzelberger. He has done a wonderful job of bringing in players who fit the scheme and system that he plays on both ends of the court.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 28

3 Biggest Iowa State Basketball Takeaways From Exhibition Games

The Iowa State Cyclones are finally back to playing college basketball. Over the last few days, they faced the Creighton Bluejays, then the Northwestern Wildcats, and split.

Iowa State Cyclones News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Iowa State’s Bill Fennelly Announces Retirement Decision After 38 NCAA Seasons as Head Coach

Iowa State coaching legend Billy Fennelly has announced his retirement after 38 seasons. Building a college basketball program that can compete nationally, while sustaining success for decades and turning it into a tradition, is a big challenge.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss looks like 'franchise QB' in potential Heisman moment vs. LSU

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will play on Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 3 standouts.

Chambliss leads Ole Miss over Lane Kiffin, LSU

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / July 27

'There’s no bad blood': Audi Crooks addresses transferring from Iowa State

Audi Crooks is from Algona, Iowa. She committed to the Iowa State Cyclones out of high school and became one of the best college basketball players in the country.