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Drake Ayala joins Metcalf’s staff as assistant coach
Head coach Brent Metcalf announced Wednesday that Drake Ayala, a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA finalist, has been appointed – pending a background check – as an assistant coach for the Iowa State men’s wrestling team. Ayala, who wrestled for the University of Iowa between 2021 and 2026, will occupy one of the two vacant […]
Former William Penn coach Jake Kadel hired as women’s wrestling assistant coach
Iowa State head coach Alli St. John has initiated her staff building by naming Jake Kadel as the first assistant coach for the women’s wrestling program on Monday. Kadel joins the Cyclones after a highly successful three-year tenure as the head coach at William Penn, where he led the Statesmen to three straight top-five finishes […]
Moments from Sunday’s 12-4 loss to No. 22 UCF
Moments from Sunday’s 12-4 loss to No. 22 UCF
Carleton meets with Portland media
PORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton has officially arrived in the Rose City, stepping into a role that feels like the ultimate culmination of a journey that began as a dominant collegiate star and evolved through years of professional grit. Although she arrived later than her teammates due to finishing her season in Prague, Carleton remained […]
Check out moments from Iowa State’s 8-2 loss to No. 22 UCF
Check out moments from Iowa State’s 8-2 loss to No. 22 UCF
Cyclones playing international basketball
Several Iowa State alumni are delivering high-impact performances in professional basketball leagues worldwide. With Spain’s FC Barcelona Will Clyburn recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes in an 80-72 win over KK Crvena zvezda on April 21. He is currently averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per […]
NIACC standout Reggi Spotts transfers to Iowa State WBB
On April 24, Reggi Spotts officially committed to the Iowa State women’s basketball team. A standout 5-foot-8 guard from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Spotts is coming off an exceptional season where she earned NJCAA Division II first-team All-American honors. Her leadership helped propel the NIACC team to a stellar 28-4 record and a […]
GALLERY: Iowa State at the 2026 Drake Relays
DES MOINES, IOWA - APRIL 25: The crowd at the iconic Blue Oval during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Ginnie Coleman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BREAKING: Latoja Schaben steps away from Iowa State
Iowa State assistant women’s basketball coach Latoja Schaben is stepping away from the program after 28 seasons, marking the end of her career on the Cyclones’ sidelines. Schaben, who has been a fixture alongside head coach Bill Fennelly since her arrival, is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. Throughout her tenure in Ames, Schaben helped […]
Perkins to attend Jaguars mini-camp
After a record-setting collegiate career at Iowa State, Tyler Perkins is moving toward the professional ranks having accepted an invitation to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie minicamp. The specialist is slated to arrive in Florida on May 6 for the program per Mark Hazelwood of the Norwalk (Ohio) Reflector, which runs from May 8-11 and provides […]
Otz Is Here to Stay: Iowa State Locks Up T.J. Otzelberger Through 2036
The Otz Era just got a whole lot longer. Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Wednesday that head coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a 10 year contract extension through 2036 with an annual salary of $6 million, making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches in the country. In five seasons in […]
Caroline McCombs named Iowa State associate head coach
Iowa State women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly has named Caroline McCombs as associate head coach. McCombs will begin her duties with the Cyclones immediately. McCombs spent the 2025-26 season at Auburn as an assistant coach, helping the Tigers to a win over No. 21 Alabama and an SEC Tournament victory over Texas A&M. “I […]
2026 Cyclone Tailgate Tour schedule announced
It’s that time of year again for Iowa State athletics fans across the state of Iowa. Monday, the Cyclone athletic department announced the schedule for the annual ‘Cyclone Tailgate Tour’. 2026 marks the 20th year of the event that connects coaches with the passionate Cyclones fan base to celebrate Iowa State Athletics. This year’s 10-stop […]
McDonough sixth Cyclone to sign UDFA deal
Tamatoa McDonough, a defensive lineman originally from Asheville, North Carolina, made an immediate and significant impact as a graduate transfer for Iowa State during the 2025 season. His most notable performance occurred during the rivalry game against Iowa, where he sealed the Cyclones’ victory by recording two sacks on the final drive. This dominant display […]
Five Cyclones agree to contracts with NFL teams
Tyler Miller, an offensive lineman from Scranton, is moving on to the Denver Broncos following a durable six-season career. An All-Big 12 Third Team selection as a senior, Miller played in 55 games and made 50 starts, finishing his tenure with 39 consecutive starts—the longest active streak in the Big 12. His time in Ames […]
Cyclonitas secure historic first Big 12 Championship victory
DALLAS — The No.25 Iowa State women’s golf team achieved a landmark victory by capturing their first-ever Big 12 Championship. This triumph represents the program’s first conference title in over three decades, dating back to their 1993 Big 8 win. Competing at the Dallas Athletic Club’s Gold Course – a par-72 layout spanning 6,270 yards […]
Check out moments from the 2026 Spring Showcase
Check out moments from the 2026 Spring Showcase
‘Big Citrus’ drafted by Minnesota Vikings in third round
PITTSBURGH — “With the 82nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Domonique Orange, nose tackle, Iowa State.” When Brian O’Neill, a current offensive tackle for the Vikings, made that announcement on national television Friday evening, “Big Citrus” turned his NFL dreams into reality. ESPN broadcasters called him a “developmental player” on […]
Allan Hanson joins Iowa State men’s basketball staff
Head coach T.J. Otzelberger has appointed Allan Hanson as an assistant coach for the Iowa State men’s basketball program, effective immediately. Otzelberger expressed high regard for Hanson’s coaching ability, stating, “Allan Hanson will be an incredible resource for the young men in our program,” and adding, “He’s a competitor, proven winner and someone who takes […]
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 7-2 loss to Iowa
GALLERY: Moments from Iowa State’s 7-2 loss to Iowa
Iowa State softball falls to Iowa, 7-2
A trio of home runs fueled a seven-run output for Iowa as the Iowa State softball team fell 7-2 on Tuesday afternoon at the Cyclone SB Complex. Despite the loss, the Cyclones (27-19) saw a perfect performance at the plate from Tatum Johnson, who reached base in all four of her plate appearances. Jessie Clemons […]
Four transfers join Babbitt, Iowa State women’s basketball
A quartet of transfers announced over the last week that they will be joining Kent State transfer Mya Babbitt in the cardinal and gold for the 2026-27 season. On April 14, the Cyclones added size to their frontcourt with the commitment of Gift Ezekiel, a 6-foot-1 center from Florida. A native of Edo State, Nigeria, […]
Cyclones break through in Provo, win series
PROVO, Utah — Iowa State achieved a landmark series victory this weekend at Gail Miller Field in Provo, Utah, winning two out of three games against BYU to secure the program’s first-ever series win on the Cougars’ home grounds. The weekend was highlighted by a historic offensive display on Thursday, where the Cyclones broke the […]
Iowa State adds women’s wrestling, Alli St. John to coach
Iowa State announced Thursday the addition of women’s wrestling as its 18th varsity sport, with the program scheduled to begin competition during the 2027-28 academic year. The team is the first varsity sport added at the university since soccer in 1996. Iowa State will be the 12th school in the state of Iowa to have […]
Iowa State softball seeks first win in Provo
The race for Big 12 postseason positioning converges on Gail Miller Field Thursday to Saturday, where Iowa State (25-17) and BYU (15-26) will attempt to break a deadlocked 5-10 conference standing. For the Cyclones, the three-game series represents more than just a climb in the standings as the program is winless in six previous attempts […]
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