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Tucson, Ariz. — Iowa State’s track and field teams delivered a strong collective performance at the 2026 Big 12 outdoor conference championships, with both the men and women finishing in the top five. The women’s team placed fourth with 72 points, their best outdoor showing since 2023, while the men secured fifth with 82.5 points, […]
SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. — The No. 18 Iowa State Women’s Golf team has once again etched their name into the media guides by securing a spot in the NCAA National Championships for the second year in a row and the third time in the team’s history. Entering the NCAA Louisville Regional as the third seed, the […]
Taylor Gardner, a goalkeeper who spent the last two seasons at Grand Canyon University, committed to Iowa State’s soccer program, she announced on Monday. The 5-foot-9 Gardner appeared in three matches in 2025. She tallied five saves on 13 shots faced and conceded a goal. A native of St. Louis, Gardner attended Whitfield High School […]
Former Iowa State running back Breece Hall and the New York Jets finalized a three-year contract extension worth $43.5 million on Friday, a deal that can escalate to $45.75 million through incentives. This agreement, which includes $29 million in total guarantees, establishes Hall as the fourth highest-paid running back in the league with an average […]
IRVING, Texas — The 2026 season was a landmark year for Iowa State softball, as the program tied a school record with four individual All-Big 12 honors. The team’s historic performance was bolstered by a record-breaking .975 fielding percentage, the best mark in school history, which led the conference. These individual accolades reflect a balance […]
Donovan Davis, a 6-foot-8 small forward in the 2027 class out of Freedom High School (Kaukauna, Wis.), committed to the Cyclones on Wednesday at Freedom High School’s Field House. He also streamed his decision, dubbed the “2026 decision” – akin to LeBron’s Decision in 2010 – by associate principal and activities director James Finster, live […]
Head coach Brent Metcalf announced Wednesday that Drake Ayala, a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA finalist, has been appointed – pending a background check – as an assistant coach for the Iowa State men’s wrestling team. Ayala, who wrestled for the University of Iowa between 2021 and 2026, will occupy one of the two vacant […]
Iowa State head coach Alli St. John has initiated her staff building by naming Jake Kadel as the first assistant coach for the women’s wrestling program on Monday. Kadel joins the Cyclones after a highly successful three-year tenure as the head coach at William Penn, where he led the Statesmen to three straight top-five finishes […]
Moments from Sunday’s 12-4 loss to No. 22 UCF
PORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton has officially arrived in the Rose City, stepping into a role that feels like the ultimate culmination of a journey that began as a dominant collegiate star and evolved through years of professional grit. Although she arrived later than her teammates due to finishing her season in Prague, Carleton remained […]
Check out moments from Iowa State’s 8-2 loss to No. 22 UCF
Several Iowa State alumni are delivering high-impact performances in professional basketball leagues worldwide. With Spain’s FC Barcelona Will Clyburn recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes in an 80-72 win over KK Crvena zvezda on April 21. He is currently averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per […]
On April 24, Reggi Spotts officially committed to the Iowa State women’s basketball team. A standout 5-foot-8 guard from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Spotts is coming off an exceptional season where she earned NJCAA Division II first-team All-American honors. Her leadership helped propel the NIACC team to a stellar 28-4 record and a […]
DES MOINES, IOWA - APRIL 25: The crowd at the iconic Blue Oval during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Ginnie Coleman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Iowa State assistant women’s basketball coach Latoja Schaben is stepping away from the program after 28 seasons, marking the end of her career on the Cyclones’ sidelines. Schaben, who has been a fixture alongside head coach Bill Fennelly since her arrival, is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. Throughout her tenure in Ames, Schaben helped […]
After a record-setting collegiate career at Iowa State, Tyler Perkins is moving toward the professional ranks having accepted an invitation to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie minicamp. The specialist is slated to arrive in Florida on May 6 for the program per Mark Hazelwood of the Norwalk (Ohio) Reflector, which runs from May 8-11 and provides […]
The Otz Era just got a whole lot longer. Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Wednesday that head coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a 10 year contract extension through 2036 with an annual salary of $6 million, making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches in the country. In five seasons in […]
Iowa State women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly has named Caroline McCombs as associate head coach. McCombs will begin her duties with the Cyclones immediately. McCombs spent the 2025-26 season at Auburn as an assistant coach, helping the Tigers to a win over No. 21 Alabama and an SEC Tournament victory over Texas A&M. “I […]
It’s that time of year again for Iowa State athletics fans across the state of Iowa. Monday, the Cyclone athletic department announced the schedule for the annual ‘Cyclone Tailgate Tour’. 2026 marks the 20th year of the event that connects coaches with the passionate Cyclones fan base to celebrate Iowa State Athletics. This year’s 10-stop […]
Tamatoa McDonough, a defensive lineman originally from Asheville, North Carolina, made an immediate and significant impact as a graduate transfer for Iowa State during the 2025 season. His most notable performance occurred during the rivalry game against Iowa, where he sealed the Cyclones’ victory by recording two sacks on the final drive. This dominant display […]
Tyler Miller, an offensive lineman from Scranton, is moving on to the Denver Broncos following a durable six-season career. An All-Big 12 Third Team selection as a senior, Miller played in 55 games and made 50 starts, finishing his tenure with 39 consecutive starts—the longest active streak in the Big 12. His time in Ames […]
DALLAS — The No.25 Iowa State women’s golf team achieved a landmark victory by capturing their first-ever Big 12 Championship. This triumph represents the program’s first conference title in over three decades, dating back to their 1993 Big 8 win. Competing at the Dallas Athletic Club’s Gold Course – a par-72 layout spanning 6,270 yards […]
Check out moments from the 2026 Spring Showcase
PITTSBURGH — “With the 82nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Domonique Orange, nose tackle, Iowa State.” When Brian O’Neill, a current offensive tackle for the Vikings, made that announcement on national television Friday evening, “Big Citrus” turned his NFL dreams into reality. ESPN broadcasters called him a “developmental player” on […]
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 […]