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The new matte helmets for the 2014-15 football season were introduced during the football media day took place Aug. 10 at Jack Trice Stadium and Bergstrom Football Complex.

2015 Way-too-early Big 12 football power rankings

April 28, 2015

Noskowiak commits to Iowa State

April 26, 2015
ISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard

Jamie Pollard returns to work after surgery

April 22, 2015
ISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard

Pollard releases ‘thank you’ letter to fans

April 22, 2015
Olivia Meyer, junior in biology, practices with boxing coach Jon Swanson on April 1 in State Gym. She is going to compete in her first NCBA National Championships on April 3-5 at West Point, N.Y.

Back-to-back: Olivia Meyer wins second national title

April 22, 2015

Meyer wins second straight national boxing title

April 22, 2015
Junior guard Kourtlin Jackson practices layups while waiting to be interviewed during mens basketball media day on Oct. 1. 

Former ISU walk-on Jackson charged with assault

April 17, 2015
Olivia Meyer, junior in biology, practices with boxing coach Jon Swanson on April 1, 2014, in State Gym. She is going to compete in her first NCBA National Championships on April 3-5 in West Point, N.Y. 

Meyer earns second boxing championship as team competes at nationals

April 13, 2015
Trevor Ryen, redshirt sophomore wide receiver, runs the ball through two players during Iowa States spring game at Jack Trice Stadium on April 11.

Few surprises highlight ISU spring game

April 11, 2015
Junior Daniel Megel boxes with ISU boxing club coach Jon Swanson. Megel will attempt to win a national title at the National Collegiate Boxing Associations National Tournament in Sunrise, Fla. 

From newcomers to nationals: Male boxers get shot at big stage

April 7, 2015
Former ISU palyer Bryce Dejean-Jones makes his way to the lane during the Big 12 Championship semifinal game against Oklahoma on March 13 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Dejean Jones played for the New Orleans Pelicans in his first summer league game. 

Dejean-Jones, Hogue invited to Portsmouth Invitational

April 6, 2015
Junior Josue Avila, right, practices in the ISU Boxing Clubs practice ring at State Gym on April 2. Avila will compete at the 2015 NCBA National Championships in Sunrise, Fla., in the 139-pound weight class.

Boxing club sends five to nationals

April 5, 2015

Darien Williams granted release from ISU basketball team

April 4, 2015
Redshirt freshman defensive back Kamari Cotton-Moya chases down Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight on Nov .1 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones suffered their 16th straight loss to the Sooners with a final score of 59-14. The Cyclones allowed 751 yards of offense to Oklahoma.

Cotton-Moya bounces back from injury as defensive backs improve

April 2, 2015
Junior Naz Long celebrates after the buzzer ended the game in which Iowa State defeated Kansas 70-66 in the 2015 Big 12 Championship final on March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Naz Long to have surgery

March 31, 2015
Junior guard Kourtlin Jackson dunks over freshman guard Daniel Stensland during the dunk contest at Hilton Madness on Oct. 18.

Walk-ons Jackson, Stensland leave basketball team

March 31, 2015
Assistant coach Matt Abdelmassih holds up his piece of the net after Iowa State defeated Kansas 70-66 in the 2015 Big 12 Championship final on March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Abdelmassih leaving for St. John’s

March 31, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang runs off the court after the Big 12 Championship semifinal game against Oklahoma on March 13 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Cyclones defeated the Sooners 67-65 to advance to the final championship game against Kansas on March 14.

Morris, Niang nab all-district honors

March 29, 2015
E.J. Bibbs runs the 40 yard dash in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day on Tuesday at the Bergstrom practice facility.

Former ISU players participate in Pro Day

March 24, 2015
E.J. Bibbs makes a cut during a drill at Pro Day on Tuesday at the Bergstrom practice facility.

Cyclones showcase skills at Pro Day

March 24, 2015
Forwards Jameel McKay and Georges Niang block a UAB shot during the first half of the game against the UAB Blazers at the KFC Yum! Center on March 19 in Louisville , Ky. The 14th-seeded Blazers stunned 3-seed Iowa State 60-59.  

Season of expectations ends in NCAA tournament

March 22, 2015

GAMER: UAB 60, No. 9 Iowa State 59

March 19, 2015
Redshirt junior Abel Nader puts up a shot at the Big 12 Championship final against Kansas on March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 70-66 to win their second-consecutive championship. Nader had 13 points for Iowa State.

ISU’s depth flexes muscles in Big 12 Championship

March 14, 2015
Senior forward Dustin Hogue holds up a Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship poster after Iowa State defeated Kansas 70-66 to win the championship on March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

GAMER: No. 13 Iowa State 70, No. 9 Kansas 66

March 14, 2015
Sophomore guard Monte Morris puts up a shot during the Big 12 Championship semifinal game against Oklahoma on March 13 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Cyclones defeated the Sooners 67-65 to advance to the final championship game against Kansas on March 14. Morris had 11 points for Iowa State.

ISU uses balanced attack to beat Oklahoma at Big 12s

March 13, 2015
Redshirt junior Jameel McKay dunks on Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship semifinal game on March 13 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Cyclones defeated the Sooners 67-65 and will face Kansas in the championship game on March 14.

ISU pulls off another thriller in Big 12 tournament

March 13, 2015

NOTEBOOK: Morris, Niang lead again, Cyclones prepare for turnaround

March 12, 2015
Mitrou-Long and the Cyclones would peak at number 4 in the AP rankings during his junior season. Teammates Jameel McKay (pictured) and Georges Niang were key contributors for the Cyclones.

GAMER: No. 13 Iowa State 69, Texas 67

March 12, 2015

NOTEBOOK: Cyclones prepare for two opponents, look to bench for support

March 11, 2015

Another shot for “The Closer”

March 10, 2015

For the love of the three

March 10, 2015
Redshirt junior Jameel McKay raises his arms to pump up the crowd during the game against No. 15 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum on March 2. The No. 17 Cyclones defeated the Sooners 77-70 after a rocky 18-point first half.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Final regular season

March 10, 2015
The football media day took place Aug. 10 at Jack Trice Stadium and Bergstrom Football Complex.

ISU announces football schedule change

March 10, 2015
Reshirt junior defensive back Kamari Cotton-Moya goes after West Virginias Rushel Shell on Nov. 29 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones fell to the Mountaineers 37-24.

ISU football player Cotton-Moya taken to hospital after suffering injury

March 10, 2015
Fans hold up signs calling the Sprint Center Hilton South during the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship game against Baylor in Kansas City, Mo., on March 15. The Cyclones defeated the Bears 74-65 in their first final-round appearance since 2000.

ISU fans hope to turn Sprint Center into “Hilton South” once again

March 9, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay goes up for a shot against Texas Christian on March 7 at Wilkerson-Greines Athletic Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Cyclones defeated the Horned Frogs 89-76. McKay had 14 points and 10 rebounds in the game.

Morris, McKay use Big 12 selections as motivation

March 9, 2015

GAMER: No. 17 Iowa State 89, TCU 76

March 7, 2015
Senior forward Dustin Hogue jumps up for tip-off during the game against No. 15 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum on March 2. The No. 17 Cyclones defeated the Sooners 77-70 after a rocky 18-point first half. Hogue had 7 points for Iowa State.

From Hilton to high school gym: Cyclones face different obstacle in season finale

March 6, 2015

Cyclones hope to reverse road struggles

March 6, 2015
Dustin Hogue, Naz Long and Monté Morris celebrate the win against No. 15 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum on March 2. The No. 17 Cyclones defeated the Sooners 77-70 after a rocky 18-point first half.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 17

March 4, 2015
Dustin Hogue, Naz Long and Monté Morris celebrate the win against No. 15 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum on March 2. The No. 17 Cyclones defeated the Sooners 77-70 after a rocky 18-point first half.

Niang and Morris fuel comeback win on Senior Night

March 3, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang attempts a free throw against Baylor on Feb. 25. The Bears took down the Cyclones 79-70. Niang had 14 points and made 6-of-6 free throws.

GAMER: Kansas State 70, No. 12 Iowa State 69

February 28, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang attempts a free throw against Baylor on Feb. 25. The Bears took down the Cyclones 79-70. Niang had 14 points and made 6-of-6 free throws.

Cyclones fight frustration heading into Kansas State

February 27, 2015

Iowa State channels frustration into wins

February 27, 2015
Baylors Johnathan Motley, a redshirt freshman at the time, dunks the ball against Iowa State on Feb. 25, 2015 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones fell to the Bears 79-70, breaking a 21-game home winning streak.

Bad news Bears: Baylor snaps Iowa State’s 21-game win streak at home

February 26, 2015
Redshirt freshman linebacker Alton Meeks takes down Iowas senior running back Mark Weisman during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa on Sept. 13 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Alton Meeks transferring from ISU football team

February 25, 2015
Fans celebrate during Iowa States game against West Virginia on Feb. 14. The Cyclones defeated the Mountaineers 79-59.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 16

February 25, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay jumps for a dunk during Iowa States game against West Virginia on Feb. 14. McKay finished with 12 points and five blocks, helping the Cyclones defeat the Mountaineers 79-59.

NOTEBOOK: McKay grabs Big 12 award, Thomas finding rhythm

February 24, 2015
Sophomore guard Matt Thomas moves the ball to the net during Iowa States matchup with the Drake Bulldogs on Dec. 20 at Wells Fargo Arena. Thomas scored 10 points with two assists, helping Iowa State defeat the Bulldogs during the Hy-Vee Big Four Class with a final score of 83-54.

GAMER: No. 14 Iowa State 85, Texas 77

February 21, 2015

McKay making the most of his starts

February 20, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay jumps for a layup during Iowa States game against West Virginia on Feb. 14. McKay finished with 12 points and five blocks, helping the Cyclones defeat the Mountaineers 79-59.

McKay, Cyclones find mojo on the road

February 20, 2015
Iowa States bench celebrates after sinking a 3-pointer against West Virginia on Feb. 14. Iowa State is now 61-4 at Hilton Coliseum during the past four seasons, with a 21-game winning streak.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 15

February 18, 2015
Sophomore guard Monté Morris waits to throw the ball into play during Iowa States game against West Virginia on Feb. 14. Morris finished with 19 points and five assists, helping the Cyclones defeat the Mountaineers 79-59.

Monté Morris manhandles Mountaineers

February 14, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang attempts a shot against Kansas at Lawrence, Kan. on Feb. 2. The Cyclones fell to the Jayhawks in a heart-breaking 89-76 loss. Niang had 24 points for Iowa State.

Niang the stat sheet stuffer

February 12, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang attempts a shot against Kansas at Lawrence, Kan. on Feb. 2. The Cyclones fell to the Jayhawks in a heart-breaking 89-76 loss. Niang had 24 points for Iowa State.

Niang’s efficiency key to Iowa State’s success

February 12, 2015

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 14

February 11, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay pushes his way past a KU player at Kansas on Feb. 2. The Cyclones fell to the Jayhawks 89-76. McKay had seven points for the Cyclones.

GAMER: No. 17 Oklahoma 94, No. 14 Iowa State 83

February 9, 2015

GAMER: No. 11 Iowa State 75, Texas Tech 38

February 7, 2015
Sophomore guard Monté Morris attempts a shot at Kansas on Feb. 2. The Cyclones fell to the Jayhawks 89-76. Morris had 12 points and five rebounds for Iowa State.

Cyclones seek revenge, improvements against Texas Tech

February 6, 2015

Ecby, Nealy leave football team

February 5, 2015
ISU football coach Paul Rhoads welcomes incoming students who have signed on to the ISU football team Jan. 4 at the Bergstrom Football Complex.

Offseason of departures gives junior college commits chance to make impact

February 5, 2015
KU fans held up signs referencing Hilton Magic during the game at Kansas on Feb. 2. The Cyclones fell to the Jayhawks 89-76.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 13

February 4, 2015
KU fans held signs referencing Hilton Magic during the game against Iowa State on Feb. 2 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 89-76.

Turnovers, hot shooting doom Cyclones in Lawrence

February 3, 2015

GAMER: No. 15 Iowa State 83, Texas Christian 66

January 31, 2015
Sophomore guard Monté Morris shoots from outside the 3-point line during Iowa States matchup with Texas on Jan. 26. Morris scored 13 points with six assists, helping the Cyclones to an 89-86 victory against the Longhorns.

Iowa State prepares for Texas Christian in loaded Big 12

January 30, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay passes the ball under the net during Iowa States matchup with Texas on Jan. 26. McKay scored 14 points with one assist, helping the Cyclones to an 89-86 victory against the Longhorns.

McKay and Niang finding connection

January 30, 2015
Senior guard Bryce Dejean-Jones and junior guard Naz Long embrace after scoring Iowa States game against Kansas State on Jan. 20. Iowa State won 77-71.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 12

January 29, 2015
Junior guard Naz Long shoots from outside the 3-point line during Iowa States matchup with Texas on Jan. 26. Long scored eight points with four assits, helping the Cyclones to an 89-86 victory against the Longhorns.

Iowa State outlasts Texas in top-25 shootout

January 27, 2015

GAMER: Texas Tech 78, No. 9 Iowa State 73

January 24, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang races down the court to face against Kansas State during the mens basketball game on Jan. 20. Iowa State won 77-71.

Iowa State hopes to maintain Big 12 lead against Texas Tech

January 23, 2015

Bibbs invited to 2015 NFL Combine

January 22, 2015
Junior guard Naz Long celebrates a Kansas foul in the final seconds of the game against Kansas on Jan. 17. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 86-81.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 11

January 22, 2015
Redshirt junior Jameel McKay celebrates with his teammates after a successful play in the Kansas State and Iowa State mens basketball game on Jan. 20. Iowa State won 77-71.

McKay and Nader come up big in win against Kansas State

January 21, 2015
Junior guard Naz Long celebrates a Kansas foul in the final seconds of the game against Kansas on Jan. 17. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 86-81.

Iowa State cracks the top 10 in AP Poll

January 20, 2015

ISU football adds junior college defensive back Jarnor Jones

January 19, 2015

GAMER: No. 11 Iowa State 86, No. 9 Kansas 81

January 17, 2015
Sophomore forward Georges Niang pushes past a Kansas player during the Big 12 Championship semifinal game March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 94-83.

A rivalry in the making: ISU and Kansas battle atop Big 12

January 16, 2015

GameDay Goods

January 16, 2015

ESPN College GameDay timeline

January 16, 2015
Junior guard Naz Long and sophomore guard Matt Thomas celebrate after winning their first game in the Big 12 tournament.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 10

January 15, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay dunks the ball during Iowa States matchup with Oklahoma State on Jan. 6. McKay scored five points, aiding to a 63-61 victory in Iowa States Big 12 conference opener.

Notebook: McKay fights through pain, Nader excels on the road

January 13, 2015
Redshirt junior forward Jameel McKay makes a move to the basket during Iowa States matchup with Oklahoma State on Jan. 6. McKay scored five points, helping Iowa State to a 63-61 victory over the Cowboys.

McKay and Nader step up at West Virginia

January 13, 2015

Cyclones move up six spots to No. 11 in AP Poll

January 13, 2015

Hoiberg passes Eustachy in career wins

January 13, 2015

GAMER: No. 17 Iowa State 74, No. 14 West Virginia 72

January 10, 2015

Duaron Williams leaves football team

January 9, 2015

Yancy McKnight to take Houston job

January 9, 2015
Freshman Monte Morris passes the ball during the second half of the game against West Virginia on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. The No. 15 Cyclones defeated the Mountaineers 83-66.

Iowa State full of motivation heading into Morgantown

January 9, 2015

Cyclones block Cowboys in first Big 12 win

January 6, 2015
The crowd atmosphere is a main reason why Hilton Coliseum makes the top-10 college basketball arenas list. Ever since 1971 when it first opened, Hilton Coliseum has had a high stature in college basketball.

College GameDay coming to Ames on Jan. 17

January 6, 2015

GAMER: South Carolina 64, No. 9 Iowa State 60

January 3, 2015
The win against Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 31 was Fred Hoibergs 100th win as coach of the Cyclones.

Iowa State records milestone win over Mississippi Valley State

January 1, 2015

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 8

December 29, 2014

Marquette transfer Deonte Burton chooses Iowa State

December 20, 2014

GAMER: No. 13 Iowa State 83, Drake 54

December 20, 2014
Junior forward Georges Niang dunks the ball with authority in Iowa States 88-78 win against Southern University. Niang had four assists and only one turnover Dec. 14.

Big 12 basketball power rankings: Week 6

December 17, 2014
Redshirt sophomore guard Sherron Dorsey-Walker passes the ball during the game against Georiga State on Nov. 17 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 81-58.

ISU guard Sherron Dorsey-Walker to transfer

December 16, 2014
Georges Niang celebrates after connecting on a 3-pointer. Niang shot 1-of-2 from beyond the arc and recorded 18 points in Iowa States 88-78 victory against Southern University on Dec. 14. 

Hawkeye hangover: Cyclones start slow in win after quick turnaround

December 14, 2014
ISU redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Devlyn Cousin plays in Iowa States spring game on April 12 at Jack Trice Stadium. As a redshirt freshman during the 2013 season, Cousin appeared in seven games as a reserve, including the final six games, recording six tackles and 1.5 sacks. 

ISU football player Devlyn Cousin arrested for domestic assault, suspended

December 13, 2014

GAMER: No. 14 Iowa State 90, Iowa 75

December 12, 2014
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