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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 […]
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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 […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 7-2 loss to Iowa
A trio of home runs fueled a seven-run output for Iowa as the Iowa State softball team fell 7-2 on Tuesday afternoon at the Cyclone SB Complex. Despite the loss, the Cyclones (27-19) saw a perfect performance at the plate from Tatum Johnson, who reached base in all four of her plate appearances. Jessie Clemons […]
A quartet of transfers announced over the last week that they will be joining Kent State transfer Mya Babbitt in the cardinal and gold for the 2026-27 season. On April 14, the Cyclones added size to their frontcourt with the commitment of Gift Ezekiel, a 6-foot-1 center from Florida. A native of Edo State, Nigeria, […]
PROVO, Utah — Iowa State achieved a landmark series victory this weekend at Gail Miller Field in Provo, Utah, winning two out of three games against BYU to secure the program’s first-ever series win on the Cougars’ home grounds. The weekend was highlighted by a historic offensive display on Thursday, where the Cyclones broke the […]
Iowa State announced Thursday the addition of women’s wrestling as its 18th varsity sport, with the program scheduled to begin competition during the 2027-28 academic year. The team is the first varsity sport added at the university since soccer in 1996. Iowa State will be the 12th school in the state of Iowa to have […]
The race for Big 12 postseason positioning converges on Gail Miller Field Thursday to Saturday, where Iowa State (25-17) and BYU (15-26) will attempt to break a deadlocked 5-10 conference standing. For the Cyclones, the three-game series represents more than just a climb in the standings as the program is winless in six previous attempts […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 8-0 win over South Dakota
A tornado watch turned into a Cyclone warning Tuesday afternoon as Iowa State (25-17, 5-10 Big 12) mashed two home runs in their 8-0 defeat of South Dakota (10-29-1, 2-7 Summit). Under cloudy skies and 17-mph winds at the Cyclone Sports Complex, the Iowa State offense provided all the electricity needed to short-circuit the Coyotes […]
Iowa State softball closes out their four-game homestand Tuesday afternoon, hosting the South Dakota Coyotes softball at the Cyclone Softball Complex. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. in Ames, with the Cyclones aiming to bounce back and keep their midweek record spotless. Iowa State (24-17, 5-10 Big 12) enters the matchup after a challenging […]
There are moments in a program’s offseason that stop you in your tracks. This is one of them. Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers confirmed Monday that safety Braden Awls tore his ACL during spring practice. For a player who came to Ames with significant expectations as one of the more highly regarded transfers in […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 9-2 loss to No. 19 Oklahoma State
Tatum Johnson launched a two-run home run, but Iowa State could not overcome an early offensive surge from No. 19 Oklahoma State, falling 9-2 Sunday afternoon at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The Cyclones (24-17, 5-10 Big 12) struggled to contain a Cowgirl lineup that produced 14 hits despite 30 mph winds. Oklahoma State (27-11, 9-6 […]
The 2026-27 Iowa State men’s basketball will feature a quintet of new faces. Leon Bond III, Tre Singleton, Taj Manning, Jaquan Johnson and Ryan Prather Jr. announced over the weekend they’ll suit up in the cardinal and gold to play for T.J. Otzelberger in his sixth season at the helm of Iowa State. Leon Bond […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 12-0 win over No. 20 Oklahoma State
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]