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Nyamer Diew works her way into the paint against Omaha on Nov. 9 in Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State looks to handle defensive pressure against Southern

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2022
Cartevious Norton bounces a run outside against West Virginia on Nov. 5.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Oklahoma State

Payne Blazevich and Anthony Hanson
November 9, 2022
Matt Campbell gets interviewed by ESPN after 31-14 win over West Virginia on Nov. 5

Campbell proud of Cyclones’ growth after first Big 12 win

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2022
Iowa State freshman Casey Swiderski poses for a photo at his team's media day on Oct. 10, 2022.

‘Yeah, we’re here’: No. 14 Iowa State recaps statement win

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2022
Ashley Joens shoots a free throw in Iowa State's 66-60 win over West Virginia in the first round of the Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship on March 11 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State wins season opener against Cleveland State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2022
Morgan Kane goes for a layup during Iowa State's win against No.6 Georgia March 20, 2022. 

Post play powers Cyclones to win over Cleveland State

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2022
Ashley Joens shoots for three during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against No.6 Georgia on March 20, 2022. 

Iowa State women’s basketball opens season with Cleveland State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022
Hunter Dekkers throws a pass against West Virginia on Nov 5

Cyclones take advantage of West Virginia defense

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2022
Dekkers floats a short pass in 31-14 win over West Virginia.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones offense shines, takes down West Virginia

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2022
Head Coach Chrissy Johnson-Lynch speaks with her team during a timeout at the ISU v Mizzou Exhibition. Aug. 19, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: Packed house not enough to extend winning streak

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
Iowa State libero Brooke Stonestreet falls to the floor in a match against West Virginia.

No. 25 Iowa State ends eight-match winning streak

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
Wide receiver Dimitri Stanley celebrates first down catch against Oklahoma on Oct. 29.

Iowa State offense looks to right the ship against West Virginia

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
Iowa State senior David Carr wrestles a teammate at his team's 2022-23 media day.

Cyclone wrestling opens season with ‘marquee match’

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2022
Iowa State senior Annie Hatch plays the ball at the net against TCU on Oct. 28, 2022.

No. 25 Iowa State focused on ‘day-to-day’

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2022
A Cyclone goes for a tackle against Oklahoma on Oct. 29

Gridiron Staff Picks: West Virginia

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Molly Blanco
November 3, 2022
Lexi Donarski battles for loose ball in blowout win over Winona State on Nov. 2.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State outmatches Winona State

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2022
Stephanie Soares battles through handful of Winona State defenders in exhibition game on Nov. 2.

Cyclones breeze past Winona State thanks to Soares’ dominant night

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2022
MJ Anderson celebrates sack of Oklahoma quarterback Dylan Gabriel on Oct. 29.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: West Virginia

Anthony Hanson and Payne Blazevich
November 2, 2022
Senior Solei Thomas sets up an attack against Chicago State Nov. 1.

Iowa State stays disciplined after eighth straight win

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022
Iowa State senior Eleanor Holthaus makes an attempt in her team's win against Chicago State on Nov. 1, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones ‘take care of business’ against Chicago State

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022
Senior Annie Hatch goes for a kill against TCU Oct. 28.

Iowa State moves away from Big 12 play to take on Chicago State

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
Bill Fennelly yells on the court during the second round NCAA tournament game against No.6 Georgia March 20th, 2022. 

Iowa State women’s basketball ready to show off offseason progress

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
Defensive lineman MJ Anderson gets to Dylan Gabriel for a sack on Oct. 29.

Offensive woes plague Cyclones in fifth-straight loss

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2022
ISU running back Jirehl Brock rushes the ball at the ISU v Ohio football game on Sept. 17, 2022.

Players to watch: Oklahoma

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2022
Iowa State celebrates after its upset win over No. 1 Texas Oct. 19.

Iowa State looks to show improvement against TCU Friday

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2022
Hunter Dekkers runs with the football against Texas on Oct. 15

Gridiron Staff Picks: Oklahoma

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Nicole Hasek
October 27, 2022
Cyclone soccer celebrates during 2-1 win in CyHawk game on Sept. 8.

Cyclone soccer prepared for final chance at Big 12 win

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022
Cyclone quarterback Hunter Dekkers drops back to pass as the lineman battle against the Texas Longhorns on Oct. 26.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Oklahoma

Payne Blazevich and Anthony Hanson
October 26, 2022
Maya Duckworth serves the ball in upset win over No. 1 Texas on Oct. 19.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones cruise to sixth straight victory

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022
Iowa State senior Annie Hatch digs the ball during Iowa State's upset win against No. 1 Texas.

Iowa State earns Big 12 honors before taking on West Virginia

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 51: Will the Cyclones make a Bowl Game?

Sports Weekly Episode 51: Will the Cyclones make a Bowl Game?

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
October 25, 2022
Lexi Donarski talks to Iowa State Head Coach Bill Fennelly during the Cyclones' 78-71 win over UT Arlington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 18 in Hilton Coliseum.

Predictions: Will women’s basketball meet the all-time high expectations?

Christian Royston and Payne Blazevich
October 24, 2022
Maya Duckworth digs the ball in Iowa State upset win over Texas on Oct. 19, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone win streak continues

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2022
Iowa State soccer faces the Texas Longhorns on Oct. 20

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones end up in a draw against No. 23 Texas

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2022
Iowa State celebrates after its upset win over No. 1 Texas Oct. 19.

Cyclone volleyball hits the road after upset win

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2022
Alexis Engelbrecht and Solei Thomas celebrate a point in upset win over No. 1 Texas.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones persevere to beat No. 1 Texas

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Cyclone players and fans huddle up as Iowa State volleyball upsets No. 1 Texas.

‘Wow, I think we might do this’: Cyclone volleyball stuns No. 1 Texas

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Cyclone soccer team celebrates crucial goal in eventual loss to Baylor on Oct. 13.

Cyclones soccer prepared for ranked matchup against No. 23 Texas

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2022
Then true freshman Maya Duckworth celebrates during Iowa State's comeback win against West Virginia on Oct. 12, 2022.

Cyclones to host No. 1 ranked Texas

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Ashley Joens gets interviewed on media day on Oct. 10

Cyclones attend Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tipoff, what to expect for upcoming season

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
Defensive lineman signals a fourth down in 24-21 loss to Texas on Oct. 15.

Royston: Breaking down the Big 12, Iowa State’s bowl game potential

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2022
Spectators watch as Cyclone goes for serve against West Virginia on Oct. 18.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State steals road win over Oklahoma

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2022
Iowa State faces West Virginia on Sept. 25

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State falls to Baylor in Big 12 play

Andrea Maldonado, Sports reporter
October 13, 2022
T.J Tampa celebrates after a play against Kansas State on Oct. 8.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Texas

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, Jordan Mitchell, and Jack Mcclellan
October 13, 2022
Cyclone volleyball players look up at the scoreboard as the pregame video is shown in Hilton Coliseum on Oct. 12.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones pick up fourth reverse sweep of the season

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2022
Iowa State freshman Maya Duckworth talks to Jaden Newsome in the team's comeback win against West Virginia on Oct. 12.

Cyclones shift momentum, reverse sweep West Virginia

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2022
T.J. Tampa signals a third down against Kansas State on Oct. 8.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Texas

Anthony Hanson and Payne Blazevich
October 12, 2022
Freshman Maya Duckworth goes for a kill against Kansas Oct. 7.

Iowa State looks to build momentum against West Virginia

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2022
Iowa State senior David Carr speaks with reporters during his team's preseason media day.

‘Be the hunter:’ Carr changed physically and mentally

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2022
Hunter Dekkers looks up at the scoreboard after the 10-9 loss against Kansas State on Oct. 8

‘Where do you want to point the finger?’: Campbell addresses offensive struggles

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2022
Bill Fennelly addresses the media regarding the upcoming season at Media Day on Oct. 10.

Immense preseason expectations weighing on Iowa State women’s basketball

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2022
Eva Steckelberg pushes the ball up field against Omaha on Sept. 15.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone soccer picks up fourth straight loss

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2022
WIll McDonald brings down Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez in 10-9 loss on Oct. 8.

Cyclone rush defense not enough to stop K-State

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2022
Jirehl Brock runs up the middle in 10-9 loss to Kansas State on Oct. 8.

‘Inches away’: Iowa State drops close game to Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2022
Eleanor Holthaus spikes the ball in 3-1 win over Kansas on Oct. 7.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones outlast Kansas in four tight sets

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2022
Trio of Cyclones dive for dropping ball in 3-1 win over Kansas on Oct. 7.

‘We’re fighting for our lives’: Cyclones battle it out for second Big 12 win

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2022
MJ Anderson gets to Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels in 14-11 loss on Oct. 1.

Cyclones look to “play sound ball” against rival Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2022
Iowa State faces West Virginia on Sept. 25

Three Big Takeaways: Texas Tech defense gives Iowa State another conference loss

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2022
Jaylin Noel during the game against Kansas on Oct. 1

Gridiron Staff Picks: Kansas State

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Claire Hoppe
October 6, 2022
Junior Alexis Engelbrecht and senior Mariah Mitchell go for a block against No. 13 Baylor Sept. 28.

Cyclone volleyball looking to even out Big 12 record

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2022
Good Cop/Bad Cop: Kansas State

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Kansas State

Anthony Hanson and Payne Blazevich
October 5, 2022
Ashley Joens drives the ball against Georgia's Reigan Richardson during the Cyclones' 67-44 win over Georgia on March 20. 

Ashley Joens named Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 50: Cyclone football drops back-to-back games

Sports Weekly Episode 50: Cyclone football drops back-to-back games

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
October 4, 2022
Head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch and her team huddle during a timeout in Iowa State's upset win over No. 13 Baylor.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State falls to Kansas State in straight sets

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
Cyclone Dimitri Stanley pushes through a Kansas tackle on Oct. 1

‘Grow with a loss’: Iowa State’s miscues, looking toward future

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
Jirehl Brock and teammate Tyler Miller hug one another after a play against Baylor on Sept. 24

Gridiron Staff Picks: Kansas

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Maximillian Lisowski
September 30, 2022
O'Rien Vance attempts to tackle Baylor quarterback on Sept. 24

Players to Watch: Kansas

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2022
The Iowa State bench storms the court after an upset win over No. 13 Baylor Sept. 28.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State pulls off upset win over No. 13 Baylor

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Iowa State volleyball runs onto the court to celebrate upset win over No. 13 Baylor on Sept. 28.

Cyclones ‘fire on all cylinders,’ take down No. 13 Baylor

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Chloe Broughton pushes the ball down the field against West Virginia on Sept. 25.

Cyclone soccer returning key players for matchup with Sooners

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Defensive lineman MJ Anderson celebrates after making a big play in the backfield against Baylor on Sept. 24.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Kansas

Payne Blazevich and Anthony Hanson
September 28, 2022
Cyclone Kelsey Perry watches as teammate Kate Shannon bumps the ball against Wright State on Sept. 10

Conference play continues with No. 13 Baylor

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
Xavier Hutchinson celebrates long catch in 31-24 loss to Baylor on Sept. 24.

Royston: Baylor loss sheds light on Iowa State’s flaws

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2022
Cyclone soccer in match against Kansas State on Sept. 25.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone soccer no match for West Virginia

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2022
Eleanor Holthaus digs the ball against Northern Iowa on Sept. 13.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone volleyball drops Big 12 opener

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2022
Quarterback Hunter Dekkers is tackled as he attempts to throw the ball away against Baylor on Sept. 24

Three Big Takeaways: Baylor takes advantage of mistakes, topples Iowa State

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2022
Eleanor Holthaus hits the ball over a row of blockers against Northern Iowa on Sept. 13.

Iowa State volleyball opens conference play against TCU

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
Xavier Hutchinson cuts up field against Ohio on Sept. 17.

Players to Watch: Baylor

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
Darien Porter and the Cyclones celebrate 43-10 win over Ohio on Sept. 17.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Baylor

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Jacob Rice
September 23, 2022
Cyclone Magdalena Keck kicks the ball in conference opener against Kansas State on Sept. 22

Three Big Takeaways: First conference game ends in draw for Cyclone soccer

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2022
Iowa State celebrates a point against Northern Iowa on Sept. 13.

Down but not out: The key to the Cyclones’ consistent comebacks

Payne Blazevich, Sport Reporter
September 22, 2022
Cyclone teammates gather in a huddle during their game against Omaha on Sept. 15

Iowa State aims for first conference victory against Kansas State

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2022
Teammates Xavier Hutchinson and Deon Silas head butt in celebration against Ohio on Sept. 17

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Baylor

Payne Blazevich and Anthony Hanson
September 21, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 49: CYTown and Cyclones in the NFL

Sports Weekly Episode 49: CYTown and Cyclones in the NFL

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
September 20, 2022
Iowa State junior Jordan Hopp celebrates a point during Iowa State's match with Northern Iowa on Sept. 13, 2022

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone volleyball takes care of business in St. Louis

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2022
Tyler Onyedim goes in for a tackle against Ohio on Sept. 17

Iowa State defense puts the brakes on Ohio

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2022
Maya Duckworth receives the ball in 3-1 loss against Northern Iowa on Sept. 13.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State reverse sweeps Kansas City

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2022
Hunter Dekkers takes the field during 10-7 win over Iowa on Sept. 10.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Ohio

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Biong Biong
September 16, 2022
Cyclone soccer players celebrate after beating Iowa on Sept. 8

Three Big Takeaways: Soccer’s final match before Big 12 play

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2022
Head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch watches from the bench as senior Eleanor Holthaus digs the ball during a loss to Northern Iowa.

Cyclones to finish non-conference schedule in St. Louis

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 48: Recapping an eventful CyHawk week

Sports Weekly Episode 48: Recapping an eventful CyHawk week

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
September 14, 2022
Goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz during Iowa State's 2-1 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sept. 8.

Cyclone soccer schemes to stop Omaha’s ball dominance

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2022
Cyclones celebrate 10-7 win during CyHawk game on Sept. 10 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Ohio

Anthony Hanson and Payne Blazevich
September 14, 2022
Iowa State setter Jaden Newsome serves during her team's matchup with Drake in the Cardinal and Gold Challenge.

Iowa State volleyball ends home stand with loss

Anthony Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
Senior Eleanor Holthaus tries to save a point against Northern Iowa on Sept. 13.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State drops first home match against UNI

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
Matt Campbell coaches the CyHawk game on Sept. 10

‘Nature of the beast’: Campbell reflects on CyHawk game

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
Allie Petry dives to save the ball at the ISU v Mizzou Exhibition. Aug. 19, 2022.

Iowa State aims to extend home winning streak against UNI

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2022
Cyclone soccer celebrates during 2-1 win in CyHawk game on Sept. 8.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones draw against South Dakota

Andrea Maldonado, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2022
Quarterback Hunter Dekkers runs the ball during 10-7 CyHawk win on Sept. 10.

‘When we needed it the most’: Iowa State wins mistake-filled CyHawk battle

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2022
Cyclone volleyball celebrates a point in 3-1 win over Wright State on Sept. 10.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State earns another home victory against Wright State

Payne Blazevich, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2022
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