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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Darren Wilson Jr. makes the catch and attempts to fend off a tackler against Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 3.

Defenses ready to battle in annual CyHawk game

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2022
Cyclones line up for an extra point during Iowa State's 42-10 win over Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 3.

Gridiron Staff Picks: CyHawk

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Katherine Kealey
September 9, 2022
Hunter Dekkers prepares to take a snap in the season opener against Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 3

Hunter Dekkers: A man on a mission

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2022
Iowa State quarterbacks Hunter Dekkers (left) and Brock Purdy (right) talk on the sideline during the Cyclones' 27-17 loss to No.10 Iowa on Sept. 11.

Players to Watch: SEMO

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
Hunter Dekkers hands the ball to a young fan at Victory Day on Aug. 26.

Victory Day allows Cyclones to view the game differently

Christian Royston, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2022
Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock runs the ball in the Cyclones' game against Iowa on Sept. 11, 2021.

Opinion: What is the outlook for Iowa State football in 2022?

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, and Christian Royston
August 22, 2022
Jared Rus (left) and Breece Hall (right) celebrate after Hall's rushing touchdown against No.10 Iowa on Sept. 11.

Cyclone tight ends ready for challenge of replacing senior class

Christian Royston
August 10, 2022
"I tell you all this as a way to paint a picture of my path to where I am and help you learn from my mistakes. I was nowhere near having things figured out, but that’s okay," writes Summer Sports Editor Christian Royston. 

Royston: Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams

Christian Royston
August 9, 2022
Xavier Hutchinson catches a pass during a spring practice at Ames High School on April 1.

Iowa State football 2023 recruiting class: Illinois interests

Christian Royston
August 2, 2022
Iowa State football head coach Matt Campbell talks with the media during the first day of fall camp Aug. 2.

Notebook: Iowa State football doubling down on culture

Christian Royston
August 2, 2022
Matt Campbell speaks to his team after a spring football practice at Ames High School. 

Iowa State football 2023 recruiting class: Iowa’s shining stars

Christian Royston
July 24, 2022
Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson gets ready to walk onto the field before the Cyclones' 20-13 loss to No. 19 Clemson on Dec. 29, 2021.

Hutchinson, Downing highlight football award watch lists

Christian Royston
July 24, 2022
Freshman guard Eli King talks with the media July 21.

Notebook: Cyclone freshmen adjust to college game

Christian Royston
July 21, 2022
Iowa State running back Breece Hall runs past defenders for a touchdown in the Cyclones' 48-14 win over TCU on Nov. 26, 2021.

Breece Hall, Eyioma Uwazurike last Cyclones to sign rookie deals

Christian Royston
July 19, 2022
Ashey Joens shoots a three-pointer in the Cyclones' 82-79 loss to the University of Texas on March 12 in the 2022 Big 12 Championship semifinals in Kansas City, Missouri.

Hall, Joens named Big 12 Athlete of the Year candidates

Christian Royston
July 19, 2022
Matt Campbell talking to the press during the Big 12 Media Days.

“Any given Saturday”: Campbell’s thoughts on the upcoming football season

Christian Royston
July 17, 2022
New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. 

“Open for business”: New commissioner kicks off Big 12 media days

Christian Royston
July 14, 2022
Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell watches from the sideline during the Cyclones' 59-7 win over Kansas on Oct. 2, 2021.

What to expect from the Big 12 Media Days

Christian Royston
July 12, 2022
Cyclones celebrate after scoring against Stanford at the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 3, 2021.

Title IX: Volleyball and the power of leadership

Christian Royston
July 10, 2022
Iowa State runs onto the field for pregame introductions during the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29.

Big 12 Football Preseason Poll and All-Big 12 Preseason Team announced

Christian Royston and Christian Royston
July 7, 2022
Iowa State guards Tyrese Hunter, Gabe Kalscheur and Izaiah Brockington help Aljaz Kunc off the floor during Iowa State's 70-56 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the Sweet 16 on March 25 in Chicago, Illinois.

Notebook: New Cyclones find their footing

Christian Royston
July 7, 2022
The Iowa State sideline focuses on the game against Kansas State on Nov. 13.

Iowa State volleyball announces 2022 schedule

Christian Royston
July 5, 2022
The Iowa State soccer team huddles together before the match against Texas Tech on Oct. 14.

Title IX: Soccer and the power of culture

Christian Royston
June 30, 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.

Team USA finishes FIBA 3×3 World Cup run in quarterfinals

Christian Royston
June 26, 2022
Iowa State women's basketball players wave to the crowd at Hilton Coliseum after the Cyclones' 78-71 win over UT Arlington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 18.

Title IX: Basketball and the power of Hilton Magic

Christian Royston
June 26, 2022
Ashley Joens shoots for three during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against No.6 Georgia on March 20, 2022. 

Team USA 2-0 after first day of FIBA 3×3 World Cup action

Christian Royston
June 23, 2022
Iowa State volleyball players celebrate after a kill against Stanford in the NCAA tournament Dec. 3, 2021.

Iowa State volleyball third in Big 12 preseason rankings

Christian Royston
June 23, 2022
Title IX Iowa State

‘Hate to see where we’d be today without it’: Celebrating 50 years of Title IX

Christian Royston
June 21, 2022
Construction of the pedestrian bridge outside Jack Trice Stadium on June 18, 2022.

RV Village and pedestrian bridge starting to take shape

Christian Royston
June 18, 2022
Iowa State forward Robert Jones goes up for a dunk during the Cyclones' 67-50 win over Missouri in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Jan. 29.

Missouri to host Iowa State in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

Christian Royston
June 16, 2022
Ashley Joens drives the ball against Georgia's Reigan Richardson during the Cyclones' 67-44 win over Georgia on March 20. 

Ashley Joens earns spot on FIBA 3×3 World Cup team

Christian Royston
June 11, 2022
Charlie Kolar scores a touchdown against No. 19 Clemson in the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens secure Charlie Kolar

Christian Royston
June 11, 2022
Iowa State's David Carr and North Dakota State's Jared Franek at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship on March 6 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Carr punches ticket to Spain: Recapping the Cyclone wrestling offseason

Christian Royston
June 7, 2022
Brock Purdy throws a pass during Iowa State's Pro Day on March 22 at the Bergstrom Football Complex.

Brock Purdy signs contract with 49ers

Christian Royston
June 4, 2022
Ange Oby Kajuru gets ready to serve the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners on April 8.

Iowa State tennis: Another historic season

Christian Royston
May 31, 2022
Thomas Pollard Roy Griak Invite 2021

Royston: Student-athlete voices not being heard

Christian Royston
May 30, 2022
Special Olympics athletes participate in the 100m dash event at the Lied Recreation Center. 

Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games return to Ames

Christian Royston
May 21, 2022
Abby Greiman goes up for a kill during Iowa State volleyball's Spring Tournament on April 2, 2022.

Notebook: Communication, defense final focus for Cyclones

Christian Royston
April 18, 2022
Solei Thomas gets ready for a kill in Iowa State volleyball's spring tournament on April 2, 2022.

“We’re really coming together”: Cyclone volleyball offense improving

Christian Royston
April 8, 2022
Lindsey Long poses for a photo, March 9. 

Hidden Heroes: Lindsey Long

Christian Royston
April 5, 2022
Iowa State redshirt junior David Carr wins his match against North Dakota State's Jared Franek on Jan. 23 in Hilton Coliseum.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State wrestling season comes to a close

Christian Royston
March 21, 2022
David Carr faces North Dakota State's Jared Franek at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship on March 6 in Tulsa, OK. Carr defeated Franek 8-2 to win his third Big 12 title. (Brett Rojo/Big 12 Conference)

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone wrestlers finish top-8 at NCAA Championships

Christian Royston
March 19, 2022
Iowa State redshirt junior Joel Devine wrestles West Virginia's Dennis Robin at the 2022 Big 12 Wrestling Championships on March 6. Devine finished 7th at the Big 12 Championships. (Photo by Brett Rojo/Big 12 Conference)

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State wrestling falls short on day one

Christian Royston
March 17, 2022
Iowa State's David Carr and North Dakota State's Jared Franek. Image taken at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, Sunday, March 6, 2022, BOK Center, Tulsa, OK. Brett Rojo/For The Big 12 Conference

Brackets announced for NCAA wrestling championships

Christian Royston
March 9, 2022
Iowa State's Marcus Coleman takes down North Dakota State's DJ Parker in the consolation semifinals at the 2022 Big 12 Wrestling Championships on March 6. Coleman won 18-2 technical fall. (Photo by Brett Rojo/Big 12 Conference)

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones finish third at Big 12 Championships

Christian Royston
March 6, 2022
Iowa State redshirt senior Ian Parker wins his match against West Virginia's Caleb Rea on Feb. 4 in Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclone wrestling team looks to prove themselves at Big 12 Championships

Christian Royston
March 4, 2022
Maddie Diab hypes up the crowd during her floor routine during the Cyclones' gymnastics meet against the University of West Virginia on Jan. 28.

Maddie Diab’s perfect 10 helps Cyclones topple Lindenwood

Christian Royston
February 25, 2022
Yonger Bastida wrestles against North Dakota State's Owen Pentz on Jan. 23 in the Cyclones' 26-9 victory over the Bison.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones close out season with close win over Missouri

Christian Royston
February 16, 2022
Iowa State freshman Hannah Loyim does her routine on the balance beam in the Cyclones' gymnastics meet against the University of West Virginia on Jan. 28.

Three Big Takeaways: Highs on vault, beam not enough for gymnastics

Christian Royston
February 13, 2022
Iowa State redshirt senior Ian Parker celebrates after winning his match against West Virginia's Caleb Rea on Feb. 4 in Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclone wrestling ready for high-intensity dual against Panthers

Christian Royston
February 10, 2022
Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones go out in style over Air Force

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones go out in style over Air Force

Christian Royston
February 5, 2022
Marcus Coleman wins his match against NDSU's DJ Parker on Jan. 23.

Cyclones heavy-weights get the job done against West Virginia

Christian Royston
February 4, 2022
Iowa State redshirt junior David Carr wins his match against North Dakota State's Jared Franek on Jan. 23 in Hilton Coliseum.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones win close dual against Oklahoma State

Christian Royston
January 30, 2022
Andrea Maldonado (left) and her sister Alondra Maldonado (right) hug after the floor exercise in the Cyclones' meet against the University of West Virginia on Jan. 28.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone gymnastics ready to seize the moment

Christian Royston
January 30, 2022
Iowa State junior Laura Cooke competes in the floor exercise against the University of Nebraska on Jan. 7. 

Consistency shines for Cyclone gymnastics in first win of the season

Christian Royston
January 28, 2022
Yonger Bastida wrestles against North Dakota State's Owen Pentz on Jan. 23 in the Cyclones' 26-9 victory over the Bison.

Tough road ahead as No. 7 Cyclones travel to Oklahoma

Christian Royston
January 27, 2022
Iowa State junior Maddie Diab celebrates after the floor exercise in the Cyclones' gymnastics meet against the University of Nebraska on Jan. 7.

Cyclone gymnastics host West Virginia, team growing in confidence

Christian Royston
January 27, 2022
Redshirt senior Sam Schuyler wrestles against Jacob Sieder of CSU Bakersfield in the Cyclones' 44-0 win over the Roadrunners on Jan. 12.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State takes down North Dakota State in tough home dual

Christian Royston
January 23, 2022
Kaia Parker performs in the floor exercise in the Cyclones' gymnastics meet against the University of Nebraska on Jan. 7.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State’s best not enough to defeat No. 7 Auburn

Christian Royston
January 21, 2022
Iowa State senior Andrea Maldonado performs in the floor exercise in the Cyclones' meet against the University of Nebraska on Jan. 7.

Cyclone gymnastics face their hardest test yet at No. 7 Auburn

Christian Royston
January 20, 2022
Redshirt senior Jarrett Degen wrestles against California State Bakersfield's Josh Brown in the Cyclones' 44-0 win over the Roadrunners on Jan. 12 in Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones end road trip with a pair of blanks against Montana State, Providence

Christian Royston
January 16, 2022
Iowa State gymnast Andrea Maldonado (left) talks with a teammate during the Cyclones' meet against the University of Nebraska on Jan. 7.

Temple hands Iowa State second straight loss to start the season

Christian Royston
January 15, 2022
Marcus Coleman wrestles against California State Bakersfield's Jacob Hansen on Jan. 12 at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones dominate in their second straight shutout of the season

Christian Royston
January 12, 2022
Cyclone gymnasts celebrate in their 2022 season opener against Nebraska on Jan. 7.

Iowa State falls to Nebraska in close meet to open the season

Christian Royston
January 7, 2022
The Iowa State gymnastics team huddles together before its meet against Northern Illinois University on March 12 at Hilton Coliseum.

Media day filled with high expectations for Iowa State gymnastics

Christian Royston
December 15, 2021
Iowa State gymnasts cheer on their teammates on Jan 15 in a meet against Denver. (Photo courtesy of LUKE LU/Iowa State Athletics)

Cyclone gymnastics announces 2022 schedule

Christian Royston
November 30, 2021
Miska Kadleckova and Sofia Cabezas hug each other after winning the ITA Central Regional Doubles Championship on Monday. (Photo credit: Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Cyclone tennis announces spring schedule

Christian Royston
November 9, 2021
Thasaporn Naklo celebrates a point in the ITA central regional championships on Monday. (Photo credit: Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Three Big Takeaways: ITA Fall National Championships

Christian Royston
November 7, 2021
Iowa State sophomore Thasaporn Naklo warms up ahead of the 2021 NCAA Championships. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications)

Cyclones ITA Fall National Championship tournament play comes to an end

Christian Royston
November 6, 2021
Miska Kadleckova celebrates a point against Texas Tech on April 23, 2021 at the 2021 Big 12 Championships. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications)

Cyclones put up a fight on the second day of the ITA Fall National Championships

Christian Royston
November 6, 2021
Miska Kadleckova hits the ball against Marquette on Jan. 24 in a 7-0 win for the Cyclones. (Photo Courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications)

Iowa State faces fierce competition on first day of ITA Fall Nationals

Christian Royston
November 4, 2021
Thasaporn Naklo hits a ball against North Carolina State at the NCAA Championships on May 8, 2020. (Photo Courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications)

Cyclone Tennis prepares for history at the ITA National Championships

Christian Royston
November 3, 2021
The Cyclones meet at the mound following a Texas homer April 10, 2021 at the Cyclone Sports Complex. Iowa State lost 11-5 to the Longhorns.

Takeaways: Softball wraps up the fall season

Christian Royston
October 7, 2021
Iowa State softball coaches Courtney Herron-Martinez and Kate Sinnott have been promoted to associate head coach.

Takeaways: Areas to improve following Big 4 Classic for softball

Christian Royston
October 4, 2021
Iowa State catcher Mikayla Ramos celebrates after driving in a run in Iowa State's game against the Northern Iowa Panthers in the NCAA Columbia Regional on May 22. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications)

Cyclones go 1-2 at the Big 4 Classic to finish out the fall softball season

Christian Royston
October 3, 2021
Ochoa at the plate for the Cyclones during the game on April 10, 2021.

Softball to compete in the Big 4 Classic to wrap up the fall season

Christian Royston
October 1, 2021
Iowa State sophomore Karlie Charles comes back in to pitch the rest of the game against Oklahoma on March 28 at the Cyclone Sports Complex.

Takeaways: Pitching and hitting makes up for errors in win over DMACC

Christian Royston
September 27, 2021
Iowa State sophomore Alesia Ranches makes a play in the infield against Texas on Friday at the Cyclone Sports Complex. 

Iowa State looks to continue fall season dominance as they face Kirkwood at home

Christian Royston
September 23, 2021
Sophomore pitcher Karlie Charles pitched the ball against the Longhorns on April 10, 2021.

Takeaways: Cyclones dominate on the mound, at the plate against DePaul

Christian Royston
September 20, 2021
The Cyclones celebrate a home run from Carli Spelhaug against Texas on April 10.

Takeaways: Hitting, pitching and defense on display in win over Iowa Central

Christian Royston
September 13, 2021
Ochoa at the plate for the Cyclones during the game on April 10, 2021.

Softball displays explosive hitting in win over Iowa Central

Christian Royston
September 12, 2021
Then-senior Skyler Ramos hits against the Northern Iowa Panthers on May 22, 2021 in the NCAA Columbia Regional.

Softball looks to find a new identity as fall season gets underway

Christian Royston
September 11, 2021
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