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Senior guard/forward Brynn Williamson attempts a three-pointer during Iowa States matchup with Kansas State on Jan. 3. Williamson scored 15 points with three assists during 38 minutes of playtime, helping Iowa State to a 60-55 victory.

GAMER: Women’s basketball loses first Big 12 game, 86-84

January 7, 2015
Senior guard/forward Fallon Ellis finds her way up to the basket during the game against Howard on Dec. 29. Iowa State defeated Howard 90-44.

GAMER: Women’s basketball wins Big 12 opener 60-55

January 3, 2015
Freshman center Bryanna Fernstrom scores two points during Iowa States 82-56 victory over Arkansas Pine-Bluff at Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 14. 

Fernstrom nabs second Freshman of the Week honor

December 22, 2014
Senior forward Brynn Williamson looks for a pass against Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 11. The Cyclones fell to the Hawkeyes 76-67.

GAMER: Women’s basketball defeats Fairfield 76-63

December 21, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan digs the ball against Kansas on Oct. 22. Nolan broke the ISU record and tied the NCAA record for digs in a match when she posted 43 digs. 

Nolan earns Third-Team All-American honors

December 17, 2014
Junior Nicole Kidd Blaskowsky dribbles down the court and looks for an open lane on a fast break. Blaskowsky had five rebounds and a season high 17 points against Arkansas Pine-Bluff in the 82-56 win Dec. 14.

Blaskowsky helps women’s basketball overcome slow start

December 14, 2014
Sophomore guard Jadda Buckley is fouled by Iowas Claire Till at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 11. The Cyclones fell to the Hawkeyes 76-67. Buckley led the Cyclones with 25 points and was 7-for-8 at the free-throw line.

GAMER: Women’s basketball falls at Iowa, 76-67

December 11, 2014
Senior guard and forward Brynn Williamson pushes the ball to the net during Iowa States matchup with the Stony Brook Seawolves on Dec. 7. ISU led 39-37 at the half.

Women’s basketball prepares for road challenge at Iowa

December 11, 2014
Junior guard Nicole Kidd BlaskowskyCQ celebrates after fellow teammate Jadda BuckleyCQ sinks a 3-point basket. Buckley had 13 points and three assists during Iowa States matchup with the Stony Brook Seawolves on Dec. 7. Iowa State defeated the Seawolves with a final score of 74-64.

By the Numbers: Cy-Hawk women’s basketball

December 11, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan serves the ball during the match against Baylor on Nov. 29.

Honors continue to come for volleyball’s Nolan and Hurtt

December 9, 2014
Sophomore guard Jadda Buckley dribbles to the net during Iowa States matchup with the Stony Brook Seawolves on Dec. 7. Iowa State led 39-37 at the half.

NOTEBOOK: Women’s basketball plays with lineups, Buckley finds her groove

December 9, 2014

Highly-touted defensive tackle Desmond Tucker commits to Iowa State

December 8, 2014
Senior guard Nikki Moody guards a Stony Brook player during their match up Dec. 7. The Cyclones defeated the Seawolves with a final score of 74-64.

Halftime adjustment creates winning recipe for women’s basketball success

December 8, 2014

ISU volleyball set for NCAA tournament

December 5, 2014
Freshman guard Emily Durr prepares to swat the ball away from William Penn senior guard Vanessa Kieres. Iowa State defeated William Penn 99-53 on Nov. 11 in this preseason exhibition game.

Women’s basketball “hungry” to get back in the win column

December 5, 2014
Sophomore outside hitter Ciara Capezio hits a spike over the net in a game against Kansas State on Nov. 5 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State defeated Kansas State in three close sets and showcased a new offensive strategy that yielded results, according to Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch.

NOTEBOOK: Johnson-Lynch finds comfort in NCAA tournament venue

December 3, 2014
Junior libero and defensive specialist Caitlin Nolan controls a stray pass during a match against TCU on Nov. 15. Iowa State won the match 3-2 after five close sets.

Iowa State volleyball prepares for ninth-straight NCAA tournament

December 2, 2014
Christy Johnson-Lynch, ISU volleyball head coach, discusses a call made during the game between Iowa State and Oklahoma on Oct. 12.

By the Numbers: ISU volleyball prepares for NCAA tournament

December 2, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan digs the ball against Kansas on Oct. 22. Nolan finished with 43 digs on the night. 

Nolan wins Big 12 Libero of the Year, two more Cyclones honored

December 1, 2014
Freshman outside hitter Alexis Conaway serves the ball against Baylor on Nov. 29. The Cyclones won the match 3-0.

Freshman Conaway steals the show on senior

December 1, 2014
Senior guard Nikki Moody dribbles down the center of the court. Iowa State won the game against USC Upstate 98-76 and managed to stay up by more than 20 points for nearly the entire game which took place Nov. 16.

GAMER: ISU women’s basketball defeats Wyoming, 84-63

November 28, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt leaps up to spike the ball past the waiting TCU defenders. Iowa State won this Nov. 15 match 3-2 against TCU after five close sets.

GAMER: Volleyball defeats Texas Tech twice in one day

November 26, 2014
Junior right side hitter Mackenzie Bigbee gets blocked by Kansas outside hitter Tiana Dockery (left) and middle blocker Tayler Soucie (right) on Oct. 22.

Volleyball falls at Kansas

November 19, 2014
Senior guard Nikki Moody charges toward the hoop during the matchup against the Drake Bulldogs womens basketball team on Nov. 18. The match ended with ISU on top with a final score of 84-67.

Women’s basketball nabs in-state victory, defensive woes remain

November 18, 2014
Senior guard Nikki Moody dribbles down the center of the court. Iowa State won the game against USC Upstate 98-76 and managed to stay up by more than 20 points for nearly the entire game which took place Nov. 16.

Women’s basketball keys in on defensive improvement

November 18, 2014
Head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch yells and shows excitement toward the bench after winning 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 28-26 against Oklahoma on Oct. 12, 2014.

Notebook: Johnson-Lynch talks recruiting class

November 18, 2014
Sophomore outside hitter Ciara Capezio stretches for a high ball before crushing it into TCUs end of the court. Iowa State was victorious in the fifth set to win the match on Nov. 15. 

Fundamentals key in ISU volleyball’s win against TCU

November 17, 2014
Freshman center Bryanna Fernstrom powers through William Penn sophomore center Jessie Kreuser to make a layup. Iowa State defeated William Penn 99-53 on Nov. 11 in their first preseason exhibition game.

GAMER: ISU women’s basketball wins season opener

November 16, 2014
Head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch yells and shows excitement toward the bench after winning 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 28-26 against Oklahoma on Oct. 12, 2014.

Volleyball signs highly-rated class of five

November 14, 2014
Sophomore guard Seanna Johnson snags a rebound away from William Penn freshman guard Asia Cochran. Iowa State defeated William Penn 99-53 on Nov. 11 in their first preseason exhibition game.

Women’s basketball adapts for circumstances in season opener

November 14, 2014
Sophomore Jadda Buckley controls the ball while moving down court against Winona State. The game took place Nov. 9 at Hilton Coliseum and ended with an ISU win and a score of 64-29.

Women’s basketball vs. USC Upstate: players to watch

November 14, 2014

ISU athletics gets nine commitments

November 13, 2014
The ISU volleyball team lines up for a match against the University of Oklahoma on Oct. 12.

Volleyball takes down No. 24 Oklahoma

November 12, 2014
Coach Bill Fennelly addresses the press during the womens basketball media day on Thursday. 

Women’s basketball signs top-15 class

November 12, 2014
Setter Monique Harris sets the ball for outside hitter Alexis Conaway. Harris had five assists and three digs against Florida State on Aug. 31. 

Freshman’s unique journey pays off for ISU offense

November 12, 2014
Freshman outside hitter and middle blocker Alexis Conaway spikes the ball past the Kansas State Wildcats. The ISU volleyball team won all three sets against Kansas State on Nov. 5 at Hilton Coliseum. The final scores were 25-23, 25-23 and 25-22.

Power rankings: Big 12 volleyball

November 11, 2014
Junior guard Nicole Kidd Blaskowsky shoots over a William Penn defender. Blaskowsky had 11 points and 3 rebounds in the 99-53 win on Nov. 4. 

ISU treys trample Winona State

November 10, 2014
Junior guard Nicole Kidd Blaskowsky takes a shot during the womens basketball match against Winona State on Nov. 9. The game took place in Hilton Coliseum and ended in 64-29 ISU win.  

Three pointers the difference in Iowa State women’s basketball victory

November 10, 2014
ISU womens basketball coach Bill Fennelly talks to Nikki Moody as she jogs toward the bench during Iowa States 67-57 loss to Oklahoma State on March 8, 2014 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. Moody is suing Fennelly and Iowa State for what she says was racial discrimination. 

Nikki Moody reinstated to women’s basketball team

November 7, 2014
Junior guard Nikki Moody drives the ball down the court during the game against Texas on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Cyclones defeated the Longhorns 81-64. Iowa State is now 18-8, and 7-8 in the Big 12.

Moody remains suspended

November 7, 2014
Junior guard Kidd Blaskowsky cuts through the William Penn defense toward the hoop. Iowa State defeated William Penn 99-53 on Nov. 11 in their first preseason exhibition game.

Women’s basketball tinkers with guard rotation in exhibition

November 7, 2014
Sophomore guard Jadda Buckley plans her next move from the top of the court. Iowa State defeated William Penn 99-53 on Nov. 11 in this preseason exhibition game.

ISU guards come up big in exhibition

November 7, 2014

Volleyball faces battle at net against Kansas State

November 5, 2014
Senior forward and guard Brynn Williamson shoots a three point shot in the 99-53 win on Nov. 4. Williamson had a leading 17 points and 6 rebounds. 

GAMER: Women’s basketball defeats William Penn in exhibition

November 4, 2014
Freshman guard Jadda Buckley shoots a 3-pointer against Florida State on March 22. Iowa State fell to Florida State 55-44 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Ames. Buckley scored 10 points for the Cyclones.

What to watch for: Iowa State women’s basketball exhibition game

November 4, 2014
ISU coach Bill Fennelly yells at freshman guard Jadda Buckley after an ineffective play during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 22, 2014. After a slow start, the Cyclones offense picked up and went neck-and-neck with the Longhorns until they hit a 13-0 run to pick up the lead.

Women’s basketball to focus on post presence in exhibition game

November 4, 2014
Junior right side hitter Mackenzie Bigbee goes for a kill against Kansas on Oct. 22. Bigbee finished with 10 total kills on the night. 

Power rankings: Big 12 volleyball

November 4, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt goes for a kill against Kansas on Oct. 21. The Cyclones won the match in five sets.

GAMER: Volleyball falls to No. 5 Texas

November 2, 2014
Junior guard Nikki Moody dribbles up court during Iowa States 67-57 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowgirls on March 8 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. Moody scored 14 points for the Cyclones.

ISU women’s basketball’s Moody suspended indefinitely

October 31, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan digs the ball against Kansas on Oct. 22. Nolan finished with 43 digs on the night. 

Volleyball seeks turning point halfway through Big 12 play

October 28, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt goes for a kill against Kansas on Oct. 21. The Cyclones won the match in five sets.

Power rankings: Big 12 volleyball

October 27, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan digs the ball against Kansas on Oct. 22. Nolan finished with 43 digs on the night. 

Nolan wins third Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week award

October 27, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan digs the ball against Kansas on Oct. 22. Nolan finished with 43 digs on the night. 

Volleyball looks to end road struggles

October 23, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt goes for a kill against Kansas on Oct. 22. Hurtt finished the match with 13 total kills.

By the numbers: ISU volleyball heads to Baylor

October 23, 2014

Nolan ties Big 12 record, volleyball rides momentum plays in win

October 22, 2014
Junior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt goes for the kill against Texas on Nov. 27, 2013 at Hilton Coliseum. Hurtt had 11 kills in the 25-27, 25-17, 13-25, 16-25 loss.

Volleyball can’t mess with Texas

October 20, 2014
The ISU volleyball team lines up for a match against the University of Oklahoma on Oct. 12.

Power rankings: Big 12 volleyball

October 20, 2014

ISU swimming & diving starts season with big win

October 17, 2014
Christy Johnson-Lynch, ISU volleyball head coach, discusses a call made during the game between Iowa State and Oklahoma on Oct. 12.

Coach Johnson-Lynch makes history

October 14, 2014
With her 200th career win, womens volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch has had several milestones at her time at Iowa State.

Happening upon destiny: Johnson-Lynch claims 200th victory with ISU volleyball

October 14, 2014
From left, coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, sophomore setter Suzanne Horner and senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt discuss strategy after a play. The Cyclones lost 16-25, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25 against Minnesota on Sep. 13. 

GAMER: Volleyball sweeps South Dakota, Johnson-Lynch earns 200th win

October 14, 2014
The ISU volleyball team celebrates winning a set during their game against Oklahoma on Oct. 12.

Power rankings: Big 12 volleyball

October 13, 2014
On Oct. 12, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Morgan Kuhrt hits the ball directly into the Oklahoma blockers. Kuhrt was a key asset to the win with 21 kills, a career high. 

Volleyball prepares for nonconference foe amid Big 12 play

October 13, 2014
On Oct. 12, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Morgan Kuhrt hits the ball directly into the Oklahoma blockers. Kuhrt was a key asset to the win with 21 kills, a career high. 

GAMER: Volleyball tops Oklahoma in four sets

October 12, 2014
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Morgan Kuhrt gets blocked by the Minnesota team in a 16-25, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25 loss. Kuhrt had 10 kills on Sep. 13. 

Volleyball prepares for another tough conference test

October 9, 2014
In the 21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-16 win against West Virginia, freshman outside hitter Alexis Conaway spikes the ball and earns a point for her team. Conaway had 12 kills in the game on Oct. 4. 

Volleyball keys to victory against Oklahoma

October 9, 2014
Ciara Capezio hits the ball during the Iowa State volleyball game on Oct. 4 at Hilton Coliseum. The team beat West Virginia 3-1, and they now stand 8-5 overall in the season.

Volleyball falls at Kansas State

October 8, 2014
Ciara Capezio hits the ball during the Iowa State volleyball game on Oct. 4 at Hilton Coliseum. The team beat West Virginia 3-1, and they now stand 8-5 overall in the season.

By The Numbers: Volleyball loses at Kansas State

October 8, 2014
Libero Caitlin Nolan focuses on her serve to try and continue the late rally at the end of the second set against Stanford. Nolan had 19 digs for Iowa State on Aug. 29.

Volleyball learns lessons through tough schedule

October 6, 2014
Junior libero Caitlin Nolan digs a ball and saves a point for the team. Nolan had 27 digs in the 21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-16 win against West Virginia on Oct. 4. 

Power Rankings: Big 12 Volleyball

October 6, 2014
Caitlin Nolan digs the ball during the Iowa State volleyball game on Oct. 4 at Hilton Coliseum. The team beat West Virginia 3-1, and they now stand 8-5 overall in the season.

Nolan earns Defensive Player of the Week honors

October 6, 2014
Asst. Head Coach Jodi Steyer yells direction to the team from the bench. The team faced up against the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday night, ending with a final score of 84-65 in favor of the Cyclones. 

Steyer, Schaben help fuel Fennelly’s success

October 5, 2014
Asst. Head Coach Jodi Steyer yells direction to the team from the bench. The team faced up against the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday night, ending with a final score of 84-65 in favor of the Cyclones. 

Steyer, Schaben take unique roads to Ames

October 5, 2014

GAMER: ISU volleyball gets first Big 12 win

October 4, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt spikes the ball through the Minnesota blockers. Hurtt had a strong overall performance in the 16-25, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25 loss. 

Iowa State attempts to bounce back at home

October 2, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt spikes the ball through the Minnesota blockers. Hurtt had a strong overall performance in the 16-25, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25 loss. 

ISU volleyball’s keys to West Virginia

October 2, 2014
Freshman outside hitter and middle blocker Alexis Conaway jumps, ready to crush the ball over the net during a set against Northern Illinois in the Iowa State Challenge on Sept. 6. The Cyclones defeated the Huskies in three straight sets.

Volleyball swept by No. 2 Texas

October 1, 2014
Outside hitter Victoria Hurtt positions her spike to avoid the Stanford blockers. Hurtt had 13 kills and was a powerful weapon for the Cyclones in the game on Aug. 29. 

Young team braces ISU volleyball for challenging Big 12 lineup

September 29, 2014
Freshman Ciara CapezioCQ finished the game leading the team with 11 kills against Kansas State on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Hilton Coliseum.

Power Rankings: Big 12 volleyball

September 29, 2014

Volleyball experiences deja vu at UNI

September 24, 2014
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Morgan Kuhrt gets blocked by the Minnesota team in a 16-25, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25 loss. Kuhrt had 10 kills on Sep. 13. 

Volleyball wins thriller at UNI

September 24, 2014
Freshman Alexis Conaway and senior Victoria Hurtt celebrate after winning a point against the University of Iowa on Sept. 20. The Cyclones swept the Hawkeyes in three sets. 

ISU volleyball continues to top rivals

September 22, 2014
True freshman Ciara Capezio celebrates during the game against Northern Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Cedar Falls. Capezio had a team-leading 22 kills. 

Volleyball continues in-state dominance

September 22, 2014
Freshman Alexis Conaway and senior Victoria Hurtt celebrate after winning a point against the University of Iowa on Sept. 20. The Cyclones swept the Hawkeyes in three sets. 

GAMER: ISU volleyball sweeps Iowa

September 20, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt shows her extension by reaching and spiking the ball in the 25-19, 29-31, 25-12, 25-12 win against Tulsa. Hurtt had 10 kills on Sep. 13. 

ISU volleyball rests, preps to face strong Iowa team

September 18, 2014
Senior defensive specialist Taylor Goetz passes the ball during the match against the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Sept. 4. Iowa State defeated Omaha with a final score of 3-0.

ISU volleyball revels in relaxation, recovery

September 16, 2014
Senior defensive end Cory Morrissey runs during the North Dakota State game Aug. 30 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones fell to the Bison 14-34.

ISU athletes earn conference honors

September 15, 2014

ISU volleyball’s Alexis Conaway receives Big 12 honors

September 15, 2014

Individual ISU standouts highlight Diet Coke Classic

September 14, 2014
Senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt shows her extension by reaching and spiking the ball in the 25-19, 29-31, 25-12, 25-12 win against Tulsa. Hurtt had 10 kills on Sep. 13. 

Volleyball sweeps Wisconsin-Milwaukee

September 12, 2014
Sophomore outside hitter Ciara Capezio prepares to rocket the ball into the Huskies end of the court during a set against Northern Illinois in the Iowa State Challenge on Sept. 6. The Cyclones defeated the Huskies in three straight sets.

Volleyball seeks to solidify offense

September 10, 2014
Freshman outside hitter and middle blocker Alexis Conaway taps the ball past the waiting opposition during a set against Northern Illinois in the Iowa State Challenge on Sept. 6. The Cyclones defeated the Huskies in three straight sets.

Notebook: ISU volleyball adjusts to new blocking strategy

September 8, 2014
Freshman outside hitter and middle blocker Alexis Conaway jumps, ready to crush the ball over the net during a set against Northern Illinois in the Iowa State Challenge on Sept. 6. The Cyclones defeated the Huskies in three straight sets.

Volleyball sweeps Northern Illinois, Iowa State Challenge

September 6, 2014
Sophomore setter Suzanne Horner sets the ball during the second set against the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Sept. 4. Iowa State defeated Omaha with a final score of 3-0.

Cyclones notch first win, look ahead to Tennessee

September 4, 2014

Volleyball marks first win, readies for more

September 4, 2014
Outside hitter Victoria Hurtt spikes the volleyball at the Stanford players and earns a point for Iowa State. Hurtt also had two blocks against Stanford on Aug. 29. 

Volleyball begins year on low note: Iowa State shows promise in back-to-back defeats

September 1, 2014

Volleyball’s Nolan named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

September 1, 2014
The ISU volleyball team exchanges high-fives before the match against Stanford on Aug. 29.

ISU volleyball swept by Seminoles

August 31, 2014
Senior Victoria Hurtt strikes the ball in the Cyclones game against the Nebraska Huskers April 19, 2014 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost 4-0. 

ISU volleyball prepares for tough matchups

August 28, 2014
Freshman outside hitter and middle blocker Alexis Conaway goes for a kill during the Cardinal & Gold scrimmage on Aug. 23.

Cyclones show strong offense in Cardinal and Gold Scrimmage

August 24, 2014
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