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Iowa State squanders chance to take lead in fourth quarter of Cy-Hawk loss
Iowa State junior guard Rae Johnson drives to the hoop in Iowa State's game against Iowa on Wednesday. Nick Nading/ Iowa State Daily For the fourth-straight win in the series, Iowa took the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk game 75-69 with the Cyclones losing at home in Hilton Coliseum on an emotional day for coach Bill Fennelly. Fennelly's father passed away Wednesday, and a moment of silence was held before tip-off.
Roll Tide's height presents a challenge for Cyclones in SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Iowa State guard Ashley Joens shoots a three during the fourth quarter of the Iowa State vs Baylor women’s basketball game Feb. 23 in Hilton Coliseum. The Lady Bears defeated the Cyclones 60-73 despite a surge from Iowa State in the second half. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Iowa State women's basketball (5-1) travels to the University of Alabama (5-2) on Thursday in a SEC/Big 12 Challenge game for the Cyclones’ first game against a Power Five opponent.
Good Cop/Bad Cop: 'Farmaggedon'
#17 Darren Wilson attempting to catch a pass during the Iowa State vs Oklahoma State football game on Oct. 26. Garrett Heyd/ Iowa State Daily Every week, the Iowa State Daily's Sam Stuve will deliver the good news for Iowa State football fans as "Good Cop" and Jack Shover will play devil's advocate as "Bad Cop." This week, Stuve and Shover will dissect Iowa State's much anticipated matchup against Kansas State in 'Farmaggedon'. Good Cop: Iowa State has been in this position before.
Good Cop, Bad Cop: Texas
Brock Purdy hands the ball off to Breece Hall in Iowa State's away game against West Virginia on Oct. 12. The Cyclones beat the Mountaineers 38-14. Courtesy of Duncan Slade/The Daily Athenaeum. Every week, the Iowa State Daily's Sam Stuve will deliver the good news for Iowa State football fans as "Good Cop" and Jack Shover will play devil's advocate as "Bad Cop." This week, Stuve and Shover will dissect Iowa State's much anticipated matchup against Texas.
Iowa State to open season against Southern
Iowa State then-freshman guard Ashley Joens guards Baylor then-fifth year guard Chloe Jackson following a turnover during the fourth quarter of the Iowa State vs. Baylor women’s basketball game Feb. 23 in Hilton Coliseum. The Lady Bears defeated the Cyclones 60-73 despite a surge from Iowa State in the second half. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Iowa State will take on Southern University in the team’s season opener Thursday. The two teams will tip off at 6:30 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum.
Iowa State's postseason push to begin with West Virginia
Eleanor Holthaus serves against Kansas State on Oct. 26. The Cyclones beat the Wildcats 3-0. Collin Maguire/ Iowa State Daily Closing in on the end of the Big 12 season, Iowa State faces West Virginia at home Wednesday in a must-win game for the Cyclones. The Cyclones, who have a record of 14-8 overall (5-5 Big 12), are sitting in fourth place in the conference standings and are two games behind third place Oklahoma. The Sooners are 7-3 in conference play.
Takeaways: McGraw-Espenmiller ready to contribute, point guard battle to start season off
Iowa State then-sohpomore center Kristin Scott falls to the ground during the Iowa State vs. Kansas Senior Night basketball game May 4 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 69-49. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Iowa State beat Missouri Western State 87-54 on Wednesday in the team’s last exhibition before the season starts against Southern University on Thursday.
Iowa State overcomes slow first half start to sweep TCU
Iowa State was able to overcome a poor hitting performance in the first set to sweep TCU on Wednesday. The Cyclones struggled with passing early in the match, but as the team built more energy, Iowa State’s hitters — including Candelaria Herrera — were able to take the match for the Cyclones 25-23, 25-23, 25-12. “Tonight we were hoping to find our offense again, kind of to get in a groove offensively,” Johnson-Lynch said.
Iowa State moves on from loss of strong leadership
Iowa State seniors Alexa Middleton, Bridget Carleton and Meredith Burkhall stand together following the Iowa State vs. Kansas Senior Night basketball game March 4 in Hilton Coliseum. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Gone from the Iowa State women's basketball program are Bridget Carleton, Alexa Middleton and Meredith Burkhall, who all graduated from last year's NCAA Tournament team.
Good Cop/Bad Cop: TCU
Running back Joshua Thomas falls to the ground during the game against TCU on Oct. 17, 2015. The Cyclones lost 45-21. Max Goldberg/Iowa State Daily Every week, the Iowa State Daily's Sam Stuve will deliver the good news for Iowa State football fans as "Good Cop" and Jack Shover will play devil's advocate as "Bad Cop." This week, Stuve and Shover will dissect Iowa State's much anticipated game against TCU.
Notebook: Iowa State is ready for the Big 12’s ‘top dogs'
Iowa State Volleyball faced Penn State on Sept. 6. Penn State won 3-0. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Iowa State lost its only match last week, but the loss proved to be a defining moment for the Cyclones this season. The Cyclones now feel they can compete with the conference's best as their offense held up against one of the best teams in the country in No. 6 Texas as well as Iowa State’s backup players playing at a high level.
Notebook: Iowa State volleyball gels on offense, needs work on block
Middle blockers Josie Herbst and Avery Rhodes and libero/defensive specialist Izzy Enna celebrate after scoring on South Dakota during the home game Sept. 3. Garrett Heyd/ Iowa State Daily Iowa State returned from the Appalachian Invitational with three more wins this past weekend, and after the early season shuffling with the lineup, the team is starting to click.
Cyclones to face trio of North Carolina teams at Appalachian Invitational
Freshman outside hitter Annie Hatch hits the ball Sept. 6 at the game against Penn State. Penn State won 3-0. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Fresh off of a bounce-back win against Northern Iowa, Iowa State (3-3) will travel to Appalachian State with a chance of adding three games into the win column. Iowa State will be participating in the Appalachian Invitational, and aside from Appalachian State (2-5), the Cyclones will also face Western Carolina (2-4) and North Carolina State (2-4).
Freshmen Centeno, Schuler establish themselves as vital parts of Cyclone rotation in loss to LSU
#14 Jaiden Centeno serving the ball. Iowa State Volleyball faced Penn State on Friday. Penn State won 3-0. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Iowa State dropped two games during the weekend to Penn State and Louisiana State, but two freshmen — Jaiden Centeno and Michal Schuler — have emerged as vital parts of the Cyclone rotation. Centeno and Schuler both had their best games of the season against LSU — a game Iowa State lost 3-2. The loss gives Iowa State a 2-3 record for the season.
Strong performance against South Dakota provides glimpse of what Cyclone attack could become
#4 Josie Herbst jumps for the ball in 2018 against Kansas State. Herbst is the only senior on Iowa State's roster this season. Jena Brosam/Iowa State Daily Despite an ‘ok’ defensive performance against South Dakota on Tuesday, Iowa State volleyball's attack provided a strong showing and a glimpse of what the offense could become Tuesday night. The Cyclones swept South Dakota in three sets and registered the highest team hitting percentage of the three-game season.
Iowa State falls in five sets to UCF in season opener
Right side Eleanor Holthaus jumps to hit the ball towards Kansas State during the game at Hilton Coliseum on Oct. 26, 2018. Holthaus led Iowa State in kills during the 2019 season opener with 12. Katlyn Campbell/Iowa State Daily Iowa State fell to Central Florida three sets to two in not only the opening game of the season, but the opening game of the Rebel Invitational in Oxford, Miss. The result of the sets were as follows: 25-15 UCF, 25-22 Iowa State, 25-20 UCF, 25-21 Iowa State, 15-11 UCF.
Iowa State hopes to continue development at Rebel Invitational after preseason win over No. 18 Creighton
Avery Rhodes, middle blocker, attempts to hit the ball towards Ole Miss during their Aug. 24, 2018 game in Hilton Coliseum. Cyclones won 3-0. Gillian Holte/Iowa State Daily Coming off of the volleyball preseason, Iowa State’s young roster has plenty of reason to be excited entering the 2019 season after beating No. 18 Creighton in an exhibition game and showing continued growth.
Good Cop/Bad Cop: Northern Iowa
Iowa State's Ray Lima was named to the 2019 Preseason All-Big 12 Team. Emily Blobaum/Iowa State Daily Good Cop — Sam Stuve There’s a lot of hype around this Iowa State football team, and for good reason. Iowa State returns the entire starting five from the offensive line from last season, sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy is back and the Cyclones have four defensive players that are on the All-Big 12 preseason team. However, the Cyclones cannot afford to overlook Northern Iowa.
Analysis: Volleyball exhibition win over No. 18 Creighton shows young Cyclone team is ready for 2019
Iowa State has seven freshmen on roster for the 2019 season. They are: Kate Shannon (front far left), Abriana Lemke (front middle), Jaiden Centeno (front right), Kenzie Mantz (back right), Annie Hatch (back middle right), Abby Greiman (back middle left) and Michal Schuler (back left). With only four upperclassmen on roster, Iowa State's freshmen could carve out a role on the team early in the season.
Takeaways: Iowa State volleyball to debut young lineup in 2019
Freshman Kate Shannon (left) and coach Christy Johnson-Lynch (right) talk during Iowa State's media day. Shannon is a defensive specialist/libero from Waterloo, Iowa. By Jack Shover, jack.shover@iowastatedaily.com @JackUShover With two of Iowa State’s top scorers gone from last season, the Cyclones will debut a young team and will see the return of two players who suffered from season-ending injuries last year.
Iowa State's Herrera looking to build off of successful summer
Candelaria Herrera, a junior, played for the Argentinian national team this summer and started at middle blocker for the team. Herrera played in 18 games and Argentina captured the bronze medal at the Pan-American Games. By Jack Shover, jack.shover@iowastatedaily.com @JackUShover After failing to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, the Iowa State Cyclones are working to get back to the big time.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Offensive line
Offensive line senior Josh Knipfel celebrates following a completed 50 yard field goal during the first half of the Valero Alamo Bowl Game Dec 28. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Iowa State returns an extremely weathered offensive line next season, which has a combined 88 career starts between six different players.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Safety/Star
Defensive back Greg Eisworth attempts an interception during the first half of the Iowa State vs Baylor football game Nov. 10, 2018. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Highlighted by 2018 Big 12 first-teamer Greg Eisworth, Iowa State's safety and "star" position are the backbone of what makes the team's 3-3-5 defense the best-scoring defense in the conference last season.
Sports Weekly Episode 10: 2019 Iowa State women's soccer preview
Your browser does not support the audio element. Jack and Sam discuss the upcoming season for Iowa State's women's soccer, who had their media day on Friday.
Iowa State seeks team chemistry on trip to Italy
The Iowa State men’s basketball team celebrates their win against the University of Kansas. Iowa State won the Big 12 Championship 78-66 against University of Kansas on March 16 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. Kennedy DeRaedt/Iowa State Daily The Iowa State men’s basketball team will embark on a 10-day trip to Italy Saturday to build its teammates chemistry.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Special teams
Iowa State sophomore Connor Assalley kick an extra point after a touchdown against Texas Tech. Chris Jorgensen/Iowa State Daily Aside from kick returns, Iowa State’s special teams ranked in the bottom half of the Big 12 and the team will need bigger contributions from the players in the third facet of the game. Kene Nwangwu was the No. 2 kick returner in the Big 12 last season, according to the conference’s coaches, but the team will need better contributions at kicker, punter and punt returner.
Haliburton invited to Nike Skills Academy
Iowa State's Tyrese Haliburton was named to the All-Star Five at the FIBA U19 World Cup this summer. Chris Jorgensen/Iowa State Daily Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton added another off-season accolade after being invited to the Nike Skills Academy. Along winning a gold medal with the U.S. and being named to the All-Star Five at the FIBA U19 World Cup this summer, Haliburton will travel to Thousand Oaks, Calif. to participate in the three day event, which has had other past Cyclone invitees.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Cornerback
Iowa State defensive back Datrone Young will be one of Iowa State's corners, who are tasked with replacing the graduated Brian Peavy and D'Andre Payne. Sarah Henry/Iowa State Daily With former starters Brian Peavy and D’Andre Payne graduated, Iowa State will feature only one player who started at cornerback last season. Anthony Johnson is the only player on Iowa State’s early depth chart to have any starting experience last season.
Sports Weekly Episode Nine: Big 12 football preview
Your browser does not support the audio element. Jack and Sam talk about the Big 12's next season and provide their picks for how the conference will stack up.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Linebacker
Linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. tackles a Baylor Bear during their game against Baylor on Nov. 10, 2018 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones finished the first half 17-0 against the Bears.
Campbell, Purdy, Lima highlight Cyclones on award watch lists for the 2019 season
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy runs around a Texas Tech defender during the 2018 season. Chris Jorgensen/Iowa State Daily After attending the Alamo Bowl last season, Iowa State returns coach Matt Campbell and several players, many of whom have been named to award watchlists. Aside from Campbell, sophomore Brock Purdy, senior Ray Lima, senior Marcel Spears Jr., junior Jaquan Bailey, senior Greg Eisworth, junior Colin Newell and senior Charlie Kolar have all been named to award watchlists.
Niang returns to Ames to give back
Georges Niang, currently playing for the Utah Jazz, returned to Ames Sunday and Monday to host his annual basketball camp and golf outing. Niang’s camp is for youths from the second grade and up, and his golf outing was expected to raise around $40,000 for local Iowa non-profit Youth Standing Strong (YSS). Niang returns to Ames every year to give back to a community that he says has given so much to him.
Joens takes her second straight gold medal, U.S. wins FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
Iowa State's Ashley Joens won her second straight gold medal with the U.S. after the Americans won the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup. Chris Jorgensen/Iowa State Daily Ashley Joens won her second straight gold medal for the U.S. in international play when the U.S. beat Australia in the championship game of the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. Before this year's World Cup, Joens played for the U.S. at the FIBA U18 Americas Women’s Championship in 2018.
Sports Weekly Episode Eight: Georges Niang is back in Ames
Your browser does not support the audio element. Jack and Sam discuss Georges Niang's return to Ames, sporting events and shows to keep an eye on as we get close to the end of summer, and Ashley Joens at the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup.
Georges Niang to host golf tournament, basketball camp in Ames this weekend
Georges Niang, Iowa State alumnus and current member of the Utah Jazz, will be attending multiple events in Ames this weekend including the 3rd Annual Georges Niang Golf Tournament. Along with a meet-and-greet event and basketball camp, Niang’s golf outing is expected to raise over $35,000 for YSS, which was formerly called Youth and Shelter Services, in Ames.
Predicting Cyclones' starting five for the 2019-20 season
With players graduating or entering the NBA draft after last season, Iowa State will have several players who can fill into empty spots in the starting lineup. While Michael Jacobson and Tyrese Haliburton return as starters from last season, three other players have shown they have the ability to start for Iowa State. Michael Jacobson Iowa State junior Michael Jacobson sizes up the defense during the first half against Eastern Illinois.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Wide receiver
Senior Wide Receiver Deshaunte Jones will be the most experienced receiver for the Cyclones, who are trying to replace Hakeem Butler and Matthew Eaton, next season Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Without Hakeem Butler and Matthew Eaton, the Iowa State receiving corp will feature several players are inexperienced or are in new roles.
U.S. beats Germany in first round at U19 FIBA Women's World Cup
Ashley Joens and the U.S. team at the U19 FIBA Women's World Cup took down winless Germany to advance to the tournaments' second round. Katlyn Campbell/Iowa State Daily In the the first round of tournament play at the U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup, the U.S. beat Germany 79-61. Iowa State’s Ashley Joens wasn’t able to register a point in the game for the U.S., but the Americans will face Canada in their next game.
U.S. scores the most points of any team at the U19 FIBA Women's World Cup against Hungary
Iowa State freshman Ashley Joens shoots a 3-pointer during the Cyclone versus Razorback game on Dec. 2, 2018 at Hilton Coliseum. Joens and the U.S. team at the U19 FIBA World Cup won their group and now enter tournament play. David Boschwitz/Iowa State Daily In its last game of group play, the U.S. had an all-you-can-eat offensive buffet against Hungary at the U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Evaluating scenarios for Iowa State's first four games: Northern Iowa, Iowa, Louisiana-Monroe, Baylor
Members of the Iowa State Football team set up at the line during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game Sept. 08. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Iowa State will face off against Northern Iowa, Iowa, Louisiana-Monroe and finally Big 12-opponent Baylor in the first four games of the 2019 season. Not all games result in wins, and the scoreboard doesn’t always indicate a successful game for a team.
U19 Women's FIBA World Cup top teams: Australia, Mali, China, U.S. compete for gold
After capturing gold with a U.S. team in 2018, Ashley Joens has the opportunity to earn another gold medal at the U19 FIBA World Cup in Thailand. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily With defending gold-medalist Russia failing to qualify, the U.S. will be the top team at the U19 Women’s FIBA World Cup. To get the gold medal in Bangkok, Thailand, the U.S. will play Hungary, Australia and South Korea in group play and then will enter tournament play.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Running back
Current Chicago Bear and former Iowa State running back David Montgomery was named the 2019 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily After the departure of David Montgomery to the NFL Draft, Iowa State finds itself with five running backs vying for the starting position. In the battle for spot are three veteran players who saw action in relief of Montgomery and two true freshman who are both four-star recruits.
Takeaways from the Big 12 Media Days: Horns down, uniform changes and ISU early depth chart
Members of the Iowa State Football Team prepare for the snap during the first half of the Valero Alamo Bowl Game Dec 28. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Big 12 officials, coaches and players gathered at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium in Texas for the Big 12 Media Days. While Big 12 officials took a stance on the horns down gesture, Iowa State made small tweaks to their uniforms and Iowa State released their pre-fall camp depth chart.
Bolton wins YMCA Cap City League dunk contest
Members of the Iowa State Basketball Team took part in the third weekend of Cap City League games Sunday at Valley High School. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily In the first night of the YMCA Cap City League playoffs, all four teams that competed scored at least 107 points, while newcomer Rasir Bolton won the dunk contest.
Sports Weekly: The World Cups of Ashely Joens and Tyrese Haliburton
Your browser does not support the audio element. Jack and Sam discuss Ashley Joens' addition to the U.S. active roster, solidifying her—alongside gold medal winner and fellow Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton—as a member of a U19 FIBA World Cup roster.
Jackson notches triple-double, Bolton drops 51 in YMCA Cap City action
Members of the Iowa State Basketball Team took part in the third weekend of Cap City League games Sunday at Valley High School. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Tre Jackson dominated the stat sheet on Thursday at the YMCA Cap City League when he notched a triple-double, while Rasir Bolton scored the most of any Iowa State player during the night, with 51 points.
Joens joins U.S. U19 FIBA World Cup Team as alternate
Iowa State freshman guard Ashley Joens shoots a three during the fourth quarter of the Iowa State vs Baylor women’s basketball game held in Hilton Coliseum Feb. 23. The Lady Bears defeated the Cyclones 60-73 despite a surge from Iowa State in the second half. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily Ashley Joens will be joining the U.S. team for the U19 FIBA World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand after Jordan Nixon, from Notre Dame, was injured.
2019 Iowa State positional breakdown: Defensive tackle and nose guard
Iowa State's interior defensive linemen are the foundational piece of the top defense in the Big 12. Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily They may not produce eye-popping statistics or jaw-dropping sacks on game day, but the work Iowa State’s interior defensive linemen do allows other players to make plays and the defense to smother opponents trying to run the ball.
Four Cyclone defenders named to 2019 Preseason All-Big 12 Team
Defensive back, Greg Eisworth, goes up against Marquise Brown of the Oklahoma Sooners, during their game at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 15, 2018. Eisworth was one of four Cyclone players named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team. Katlyn Campbell/Iowa State Daily Four Iowa State defensive players were a part of the Preseason All-Big 12 team, which was announced Tuesday.
Iowa State football early July recruiting roundup
Coach Matt Campbell and the Iowa State coaching staff have secured six commitments from the class of 2020 since June 10. Taylor Shaw/Iowa State Daily Iowa State has been on a recruiting roll after securing six total commitments from three-star prospects in the class of 2020 since the beginning of June, including Elite 11 finalist Hunter Dekkers.
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