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Iowa State officially brings on Mason Williams to basketball team

The Iowa State men’s basketball team officially signed Mason Williams, as the Eastern Washington transfer joins the program for the 2025-26 season. Williams is the second official transfer portal addition, as Eric Mulder signed from Purdue Fort Wayne .

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Iowa State men’s track and field wins Drake Relays Cup title

It was a strong performance overall for the Iowa State men’s track and fiel d team at the Drake Relays recently. The Cyclones scored 31 points overall, good enough to claim the Drake Relays Cup title over Iowa.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 28

Eric Mulder ‘a guy that will do the dirty work’ for Iowa State basketball

Iowa State basketball has officially signed Eric Mulder through the transfer portal. The former Purdue Fort Wayne standout returns to Iowa after a stellar career with Pella Christian.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 28

Incredible play by Iowa State’s McKenna Andrews goes viral

McKenna Andrews likely saw a huge jump in her social media following on Monday. That’s because an incredibly heads-up play by the Iowa State third baseman has gone viral.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 28

Iowa State Loses Two Offensive Linemen to Another Big 12 School

In an interesting turn of events, a pair of athletes from Iowa State is set to transfer to an in-conference foe, with Brent and Wade Helton heading to Arizona State.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Conference Player of the Year Joins Big 12 Contender

In a move that reshuffles Big 12 backcourts, Utah Valley’s standout guard Dominick Nelson has opted to continue his college career at Iowa State for the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-5 junior wing, fresh off capturing Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors, will bring his scoring punch and experience to the Cyclones next season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 26

2025 Conference Player of the Year Transferring to the Big 12

On Saturday afternoon, TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones made a splash addition through the transfer portal with the WAC Player of the Year headed to Ames, Iowa.

Demarion Watson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 24

Demarion Watson lands at North Texas after leaving Iowa State

Following three seasons at Iowa State , Demarion Watson entered the transfer portal. On Thursday, the Minnesota native committed to his new school. Watson will join North Texas this coming season, he announced on social media.

Jack Sadowsky News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 22

Iowa State’s Jack Sadowsky V enters college football transfer portal

Iowa State lost linebacker Jack Sadowsky V to the transfer portal. Sadowsky helped shore up the defense after it was hit with several injuries last year.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 21

Big 12 Program Loses Former Starter to Transfer Portal

Matt Campbell and the Iowa State Cyclones suffered a tough loss on Monday morning, with one of their defensive starters entering the transfer portal. Sophomore linebacker Jack Sadowsky hit the portal in the spring window, after making 17 starts in the past two seasons.

Rocco Becht News / Heartland College Sports / April 20

Iowa State’s Rocco Becht Uses NIL for Incredible Cause

While the misuse of NIL money has become a topic of criticism in college sports over the past few years, Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht is doing his best to change that narrative.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 19

Iowa State football lands QB from Nebraska, Jett Thomalla

The Iowa State football program continues to build towards the future, landing another top rated quarterback. Nebraska senior-to-be Jett Thomalla announced his commitment to the Cyclones on social media.

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

Iowa State softball wins fourth Big 12 Conference series

The Iowa State softball team continues to find exciting ways to win games, rallying on Friday for a 7-6 victory over Kansas in Big 12 Conference action at Cyclone Sports Complex.

Rocco Becht News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 18

Rocco Becht gives back to Ames, Mary Greeley Medical Center

Credit Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht for doing right in a day and age where so many of the headlines involving NIL and college athletes being paid are for all the wrong reasons.

Rocco Becht News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Iowa State QB Rocco Becht uses NIL funds to help children at local Hospital

Rocco Becht is doing some good in the Ames community. The Iowa State QB is using his NIL earnings to improve the hospital experience for children at Greenly Medical Center.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 18

Iowa State Football Lands HUGE Quarterback Prospect

On Friday afternoon, Matt Campbell and the Iowa State Cyclones landed a huge prospect in the Class of 2026, with a four-star quarterback heading to Ames, Iowa.

Kayden Fish News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 17

Former Iowa State forward Kayden Fish lands at MAC program

Kayden Fish will head to the Mid-American Conference in hopes of seeing more playing time. The former Iowa State forward has committed to Ball State after entering the transfer portal.

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

If Iowa State hires an assistant general manager, who should it be?

The new norm around the world of college athletics involves money and NIL. So, programs are adding a new position to help with all that in an assistant general manager.

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

Iowa State softball takes care of in-state rival Iowa, 9-5

The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series trophy has already been secured by Iowa State, but the Cyclones are still seeking victories over in-state rival Iowa. On Tuesday, that came courtesy the Iowa State softball team, as they dominated the Hawkeyes in Ames, 9-5.

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

Iowa State OL candidates Wade, Brent Helton headed into transfer portal

When the transfer portal goes live for the spring cycle on Wednesday, Wade and Brent Helton will be in it. The Iowa State offensive linemen announced plans to enter the portal, according to Bill Seals of Rivals.

NBA News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 14

Former Iowa State players set for action as NBA playoffs tip this week

For three of the four former Iowa State players currently in the NBA, the season continues this week with the start of the playoffs. Tyrese Haliburton, Talen Horton-Tucker and Georges Niang all helped their respective teams advance to the postseason.

Iowa State softball upsets No. 17 Oklahoma State, sets program record in process

The Iowa State softball program is having quite the season, adding to it Friday with an upset of No. 17 Oklahoma State on the road, 5-4. With the victory, the Cyclones set a new school record for most Big 12 Conference wins in a season with eight.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 11

Iowa State athletics ruled Big 12 over course of 2024-25 school year

It was quite the year for Iowa State athletics, as the program stood tall above everybody else in the Big 12 Conference when it comes to football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.