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Sophomore Jenelle HudsonCQ sets the play for senior Tenisha MatlockCQ in Iowa State's game against Kansas State on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Hilton Coliseum.

Sophomores flourishing in prominent roles for ISU volleyball

Dan Cole
October 22, 2013
Senior Tenisha Matlock is on the attack against Kansas State on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Hilton Coliseum.

No. 3 Texas poses challenge for ISU volleyball

Dan Cole
October 18, 2013

ISU volleyball adjusts volleys to sweep Kansas State

Dan Cole
October 10, 2013

ISU volleyball completes 2nd-straight sweep, of Texas Tech

Dan Cole
October 2, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Tory Knuth prepares for a serve from Baylor on Sept. 28 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones shut out the Bears 3-0.

Following sweep, Cyclones hit the road

Dan Cole
October 2, 2013

ISU volleyball opens Big 12 play with sweep of Baylor

Dan Cole
September 28, 2013
Sophomore Jenelle Hudson sets the ball during the rivalry game against Iowa on Sept. 21, 2013, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Hudson recorded 44 assists in the 25-11, 27-29, 25-23, 25-20 victory.

ISU volleyball hosts Baylor in Big 12 opener

Dan Cole
September 27, 2013
Senior libero Kristen Hahn back sets the ball during the game against Northern Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Cedar Falls. Hahn had a team leading 34 digs for the Cyclones, who had a 3-2 victory, putting their record at 4-0 on the season.

ISU volleyball goes for ninth-straight against Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
September 20, 2013
Senior libero Kristen Hahn had a team leading 34 digs during the game against Northern Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Cedar Falls. The Cyclones beat the Panthers 3-2.

Learning precedes winning for ISU volleyball

Dan Cole
September 18, 2013
No. 10 junior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt fights to get the ball past a UNI player during Iowa State's 3-2 win over the Panthers on Sept. 4 at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. Hurtt had 17 kills on the night.

ISU volleyball continues to build rivalry with Nebraska in 3-match weekend

Dan Cole
September 12, 2013
Senior libero Kristen Hahn back sets the ball during the game against Northern Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Cedar Falls. Hahn had a team leading 34 digs for the Cyclones, who had a 3-2 victory, putting their record at 4-0 on the season.

Losing weekend reveals new identity for ISU volleyball

Dan Cole
September 9, 2013
Sophomore setter Jenelle Hudson serves the ball during the game against Northern Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Cedar Falls. Hudson had 57 assists for the Cyclones, who defeated the Panthers 3-2 to give the Cyclones a 4-0 record. 

ISU volleyball drops first match of season in one-sided loss to San Diego

Dan Cole
September 6, 2013
No. 6 Kristen Hahn cheers her teammates up after they lose the first set. The ISU volleyball team played a the season's first scrimmage game on Aug. 24 at Hilton Coliseum.

Hot start leads ISU volleyball into rivalry with UNI at Cedar Falls

Dan Cole
September 3, 2013

ISU volleyball starts season with one-sided win

Dan Cole
August 30, 2013
Mackenzie Bigbee and Tenisha Matlock jump for a block during the game against Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Hilton Coliseum. Cyclones won the match 3-1.

UND Classic kicks off season for ISU volleyball

Dan Cole
August 30, 2013
Victoria Hurtt spikes the ball against the NC Tarheels on Nov. 30, 2012 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones won 3 set to 2.

ISU volleyball team takes shape as season approaches

Dan Cole
August 26, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Kyven Gadson attempts a leglock on Minnesota's Scott Schiller during the third day of the NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 23, 2013, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Gadson lost 6-2, which placed Gadson in sixth at 197 pounds.

ORIENTATION GUIDE: ISU wrestling builds on turnaround season

Dan Cole
May 31, 2013
Sophomore left-field Jorden Spendlove dives to catch a ball hit by a Drake batter on April 9, 2013. The Cyclones defeated the Bulldogs 6-5.

ORIENTATION GUIDE: ISU softball has history of losing

Dan Cole
May 31, 2013

ISU softball game against UNI canceled

Dan Cole
May 2, 2013
Cyclone infielder Aly Cappaert prepares to swing and hit the ball during the game against University of Missouri-Kansas City on April 29, 2013. The Cyclones were victorious with a final score of 7-4. Cappaert finished with two home runs.

Brief winning streak ends with loss at Iowa

Dan Cole
May 1, 2013

Cyclones explode in sixth, win first game of doubleheader

Dan Cole
April 29, 2013

Cyclones no-hit by Sooners in series sweep

Dan Cole
April 28, 2013

Spring volleyball concludes in Minneapolis

Dan Cole
April 19, 2013
Junior Morgan Kuhrt serves the ball against the University of Nebraska-Omaha on April 13, 2013 at Hilton Coliseum.  The Cyclones won their first match 25-15, 25-14, 15-8.

Kuhrt, young Cyclones step into spotlight

Dan Cole
April 17, 2013

Cyclones fall to Minnesota in Saturday finale

Dan Cole
April 13, 2013

Cyclones defeat Northern Iowa for second win of day

Dan Cole
April 13, 2013
Morgan Kuhrt, sophomore outside hitter, goes in for the hit during women's volleyball scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 18, at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones to play three matches on Saturday

Dan Cole
April 12, 2013
Max Mayfield is making the transition from his time in the wrestling room to his future career in the professional world. The Davenport, Iowa, native wrestled at the NCAA Championships last month and is now turning his focus toward success in engineering.

Beyond the mat: Max Mayfield strives for more after collegiate career

Dan Cole
April 9, 2013
Freshman Mackenzie Bigbee attempts to hit the ball during the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Hilton Coliseum. Cyclones won 3-1, which is the first time Cyclone volleyball team has defeated a No. 1 team in school history. 

Cyclones’ struggles against Huskers persist

Dan Cole
April 7, 2013
ISU's Kristen Hahn looks for the ball against the IPFW Mastodons in the first round of the NCAA Volleyball tournament, Thursday, Nov. 29, at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones won the match 3-2.

Cyclones seek shift in series with Nebraska

Dan Cole
April 5, 2013

Gadson, Moreno receive national awards

Dan Cole
April 2, 2013
Iowa State's Andie Malloy jumps to attempt to block an IPFW Mastodon player from sending the ball over the net in the first round of the NCAA Volleyball tournament Thursday, Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum.

Spring volleyball kicks off against Creighton

Dan Cole
March 28, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Kyven Gadson kicks No. 11 Blake Rosholt's leg from out from under him to send him to the floor at the Big 12 Duals on March 8, 2013, at Gallagher-Iba Arena. No.7 Gadson won his match by a final score of 6-5.

Cyclones send seven to Des Moines for NCAA Championship

Dan Cole
March 15, 2013
Kevin Jackson coaches Michael England from the sidelines on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Hilton Coliseum. England defeated his opponent, William George, 6-1 in the third period.

Jackson contract extended through 2015

Dan Cole
March 13, 2013
Redshirt freshman Tanner Weatherman takes ahold of fellow redshirt freshman Cody Caldwell of Northern Iowa in the 174-pound match during Beauty and the Beast on Feb. 8 at Hilton Coliseum. Weatherman opened the match with a major decision victory of 13-3 to begin the Cyclones' 23-12 win.

Weatherman fine-tunes tactics for Big 12s

Dan Cole
March 7, 2013
Michael Moreno holds his opposition to the ground Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open at Hilton Coliseum.

Period of waiting means fine-tuning for Cyclones

Dan Cole
February 21, 2013

Season concludes with shutout for Cyclones

Dan Cole
February 17, 2013
Redshirt freshman Ryak Finch competes against Virginia Tech's Ty Mitch. Finch beat Mitch 2-0 on Friday, Jan. 13.

Jackson returns to hometown for final meets of season

Dan Cole
February 15, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Ryak Finch fights to get out from under North Dakota State wrestler Trent Sprenkle after getting slammed on the edge of the mat Dec. 16 at Hilton Coliseum. Finch had to take an injury default in his match due to a concussion he sustained by getting slammed.

Lightweights hope to peak in time

Dan Cole
February 14, 2013
Head coach Kevin Jackson shakes Matt Gibson's hand after his match. Gibson wrestled in a close match with Wisconsin's heavyweight and won with a final score of 5-2. The ISU wresting team held the Iowa State Regional this weekend on Sunday. The team matched up against the Wisconsin Badgers and won with a final team score of 33-3. 

Cyclones still striving for late-season improvement

Dan Cole
February 11, 2013
Redshirt junior Boaz Beard reaches for Oklahoma State's Chris Chionuma in their match at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 3, 2013.  Beard won his matchup with Chionuma with a score of 8-2 however the Cyclones fell 9-25.

Cyclones take on Panthers in Beauty and the Beast event

Dan Cole
February 8, 2013

Cyclones fall to No. 2 Cowboys at Hilton

Dan Cole
February 3, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Mike Moreno attacks the legs of Arizona State's Rush Hall, sophomore, on Friday, Feb. 1, at Hilton Coliseum. Moreno won his match by pinning Hall and helping lead the Cyclones to a 23-18 victory.

Timely victories carry Cyclones against Sun Devils

Dan Cole
February 2, 2013
Matt Gibson grapples with Iowa's Bobby Telford during the heavyweight match of Iowa State's 32-3 loss to Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Gibson pushing for repeat as Big 12 champ

Dan Cole
January 31, 2013
Matt Gibson grapples with Iowa's Bobby Telford during the heavyweight match of Iowa State's 32-3 loss to Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Cyclones earn first Big 12 win since 2010

Dan Cole
January 26, 2013
Michael Moreno claims the 165-pound title at the 2012 Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones return to competition at West Virginia

Dan Cole
January 25, 2013
Mike Moreno grapples with Iowa's Nick Moore in their 165-pound match in Iowa State's 32-3 loss on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Change in mindset spurs Moreno to success

Dan Cole
January 24, 2013
Iowa State's Kyven Gadson moves in for a takedown against Iowa's Nathan Borak during their 197-pound match at the meet on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Cyclones return from successful East Coast swing

Dan Cole
January 14, 2013

Midlands concludes, Gadson is highest placing Cyclone

Dan Cole
December 31, 2012
Kyven Gadson tries to get his opponent turned in the 197-pound match of Iowa State's come-from-behind dual meet victory against North Dakota State on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Gadson was the third of four straight Cyclone victories that spurred the 22-18 victory.

Seven Cyclones still alive following session one of Midlands

Dan Cole
December 29, 2012
Freshman Trent Weatherman wrestles Minnesota's Joe Gyrgelko during the meet on Sunday. Iowa State lost to Minnesota with a score of 13-26.

Weatherman brothers provide motivation for one another

Dan Cole
December 10, 2012
Matt Gibson grapples with Iowa's Bobby Telford during the heavyweight match of Iowa State's 32-3 loss to Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Cyclones compete close at times in lopsided loss

Dan Cole
December 2, 2012
Redshirt sophomore Michael Moreno pins Old Dominion's Tristan Warner to the mat in his match at Hilton Coliseum on Nov. 25. The Cyclones lost 22-13.

Following loss, Cyclone wrestlers set sights on Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
November 28, 2012
Mikey England of Iowa State wrestles Shawn Keating of Midland University at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Nov. 10, 2012 at Hilton Coliseum. England won his match 16-1 in the 174 lb weight class to move on in the bracket play.

Bodies of work: Long tournaments test wrestlers

Dan Cole
November 13, 2012
ISU Cyclone wrestlers particpated in the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Hilton Coliseum.

Three wrestlers earn titles at Cyclone Open

Dan Cole
November 10, 2012
Redshirt freshman Ryak Finch competes in the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Nov. 13. Finch got a 17-0 tech in under three minutes against Iowa Central's Tyler Reiste at 125.

Cyclone wrestling begins season with Cyclone Open

Dan Cole
November 9, 2012
Coach Kevin Jackson coaches the players during the wrestling media day on Monday at the Lied Athletic Recreation Center. 

Cyclone wrestling puts last season in rearview mirror

Dan Cole
November 5, 2012
Iowa State's Jennifer Dominguez works to move the ball toward the goal Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Cyclone Soccer Complex. The Cyclones defeated the Bulldogs 3-0. Dominguez scored two goals in the match. 

Soccer misses Big 12, keeps high hopes for next season

Dan Cole
November 1, 2012
Jennifer Dominguez battles with a TCU Horned Frog player for control of the ball on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The Cyclones won the match 2-0, with Dominguez scoring both goals. The win was the team's first in Big 12 conference play. The match was the first at the new, $13 million Cyclone Sports Complex.

COMMENTARY: Cyclones’ postseason hopes come down to final game

Dan Cole
October 25, 2012

ISU soccer season concluding in dramatic fashion

Dan Cole
October 22, 2012
Tony Minatta is in his first season as assistant coach of the ISU soccer team and has already made a tremendous impact on the Cyclones' coaching and recruiting landscape. Before coming to Iowa State, Minatta left a coaching legacy in Fort Collins, Colo., where he coached ISU players Susie Potterveld, left, and Jessica Stewart for three years and helped them get to Iowa State. 

Tony Minatta’s Fort Collins connection brings soccer talent to Iowa State

Dan Cole
October 17, 2012
Iowa State's Jennifer Dominguez battles Drake's Tori Flynn for possession of the soccer ball Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Cyclone Soccer Complex. The Cyclones defeated the Bulldogs 3-0.

Dominguez stays hot as Cyclones shut out Drake

Dan Cole
October 14, 2012
Susie Potterveld takes control of the ball during the game against Northern Iowa on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the ISU Soccer Complex.

Cyclones reboot for rival Drake

Dan Cole
October 12, 2012
The team does a quick huddle prior to the start of the second half. The Iowa State girls' soccer team face the University of Texas on Friday, September 21 in Ames. The Longhorns scored 4 points in a row in the first half and neither team won any goals in the 2nd, leaving the final score at 4-0 Texas.

Cyclones to break in new complex against TCU, West Virginia

Dan Cole
October 5, 2012
Forward Jennifer Dominguez goes after the ball during the game Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Ames. Cyclones beat the UNI Panthers 6-1.

Cyclones off to rough start in Big 12 play

Dan Cole
October 1, 2012

Cyclones lose at Texas Tech, remain winless in conference

Dan Cole
September 30, 2012
Ashley Johnson looks to control the ball during the Cyclones soccer match against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Friday, Aug. 31, at the soccer complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 3-1.

Cyclones ready for first road games of conference schedule

Dan Cole
September 27, 2012
Theresa Kucera, junior from Omaha, Neb., has taken on a leadership role for the Cyclones' back line this season. Kucera has started all 12 games for the Cyclones this year after starting just four total during her freshman and sophomore seasons combined. 

Kucera filling void left by McLaughlin

Dan Cole
September 26, 2012
Junior Jessica Stewart and Freshman Lauren Waggoner trying to keep the ball away from the Milwaukee team. The Cyclone soccer team defeated Milwaukee 2-1 on Sunday September 16, 2012. 

Big 12 schedule begins against Texas for Cyclones

Dan Cole
September 20, 2012

Cyclones defeat Milwaukee 2-1, earn second win of weekend

Dan Cole
September 16, 2012

Cyclones to conclude nonconference play against struggling teams

Dan Cole
September 13, 2012
Emily Goldstein, junior midfielder, has found a way to be successful playing soccer, despite her unusual condition. Although Goldstein underwent surgery in January 2011, she continues to experience symptoms from compartment syndrome.

Failed surgery leads to acceptance, success for Goldstein

Dan Cole
September 12, 2012

Cyclones carry 7-1 victory into weekend games

Dan Cole
September 7, 2012

Cyclones take down UNI in 7-1 onslaught

Dan Cole
September 4, 2012
Meredith Skitt works to move the ball past a defender during the Cyclones soccer match against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Friday, Aug. 31, at the soccer complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 3-1.

Cyclones tell tale of two halves against Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
September 4, 2012

Late rally falls short against Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
September 3, 2012

Cyclones kick off home schedule against rival Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
August 31, 2012

Cyclones split weekend in Lincoln, prepare for Iowa

Dan Cole
August 27, 2012

Cyclones to face elite at Husker Invitational

Dan Cole
August 24, 2012

Cyclones win opening games as Goldstein shines

Dan Cole
August 20, 2012
Sophomore midfielder Erin Green chases the ball down against Texas Tech on Friday, Oct. 21, at the ISU Soccer Complex. Iowa State won the game 1-0 in the second overtime period. Green has one goal on the season

Cyclone soccer’s familiar roster kicks off season with confidence

Dan Cole
August 19, 2012
ISU junior pitcher Tori Torrescano takes her first at bat against Iowa on Wednesday, April 18, at the Southwest Athletic Complex. 

Softball hopes returning underclassmen improve with previous year of experience

Dan Cole
May 31, 2012

Cyclones swept at Baylor

Dan Cole
May 6, 2012

Cyclones swept by No. 10 Missouri

Dan Cole
May 1, 2012

Cyclones carry momentum into Kansas series

Dan Cole
April 19, 2012
Junior infielder Erica Miller moves out of the way of a wild pitch. Miller helped the Cyclones in their 1-0 victory, with the sole RBI of the afternoon on Wednesday, March 28, at the Southwest Athletic Complex. 

Cyclones walk-off against Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
April 18, 2012
Third basemen Dalyn Varela tags a runner out during Iowa State's loss to Texas Tech, 15-5.

Cyclones seek revenge on Hawkeyes

Dan Cole
April 17, 2012
ISU assistant coach Gary Hines walks away from the mound after chatting with sophomore pitcher Taylor Smith and sophomore catcher Kayla Hardiman during the Cyclones second game against Texas A&M on Friday, April 6, at the Southwest Athletic Complex. Smith gave up six runs in five innings pitched in the 11-3 loss to the Aggies. 

Big 12 remains struggle as Cyclones swept by Cowgirls

Dan Cole
April 16, 2012

Cyclones swept in Stillwater

Dan Cole
April 15, 2012

Cyclones face struggling Oklahoma State

Dan Cole
April 12, 2012
Texas A&M pitcher Mel Dumezich pitches to Iowa State's Lexi Slater during the first game of Friday's double header at the Southwest Athletic Complex. Slater went on to bring the Cyclone's only homerun of the game in the bottom of the third inning.

Late rally not enough as Cyclones fall to Drake

Dan Cole
April 10, 2012
Softball could face fewer opponents in the coming season, with the departure of Texas A&M and Missouri from the conference.

Big 12 Series: Softball competition thins with realignment

Dan Cole and Travis Cammon, Daily Staff Writers
April 5, 2012

Cyclones resume Big 12 play against A&M

Dan Cole
April 5, 2012
Leftfielder Tori Torrescano rounds third and heads for home after hitting a home run against Kansas on Saturday, April 23. Torrescano was 3-4 on the day with three RBI's, but Kansas prevailed with an 8-6 victory.

Cyclones head into weekend on winning note

Dan Cole
April 4, 2012
After a change in pitching in the fourth inning, freshman Madison Jones takes over for Tori Torrescano on Tuesday, March 27, at the Southwest Athletic Complex. While Jones was pitching, the Cyclones didn't allow any home runs.

Cyclones search for win against ‘beatable’ Creighton

Dan Cole
April 3, 2012
Iowa State's Erica Miller, left, congratulates teammate Tori Torrescano after she scores a run. Longhorns defeated the Cyclones 11-2 on Sunday, March 25, at Southwest Athletic Complex. 

Cyclones remain winless in Big 12 play

Dan Cole
April 2, 2012

Cyclones lose second game of weekend series

Dan Cole
March 31, 2012
Sophomore pitcher Taylor Smith pitches during Iowa State's game against Drake. Taylor and the Cyclones didn't allow any runs in their seven innings of play Wednesday, March 28, at the Southwest Athletic Complex.

Cyclones head to Lubbock for three-game series

Dan Cole
March 29, 2012

Smith shuts out Bulldogs

Dan Cole
March 28, 2012
Senior third baseman Dalyn Varela attempts to tag out a sliding UNI batter during Tuesday's game at the Southwest Athletic Complex. Varela accounted for the Cyclones' two hits against UNI pitcher Jaye Hutchenson.

Cyclones shut out by Panthers

Dan Cole
March 27, 2012
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