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Higgins, already a Second-Team All-American by The Athletic and an All-Big 12 selection, has hauled in 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games. Those totals all rank second on ISU’s single-season charts.

AMES – In the midst of one of the most successful runs in the program’s 118-year history, Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new contract that will keep him on the Cyclone bench through June 30, 2032.

IOWA CITY – Iowa drubbed New Orleans, 104-57, Sunday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes reached the century mark for the second time this season – scoring 104 points….

AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball sophomore Audi Crooks has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week.

UNI wins fourth straight game (104-76) in final non-conference home game of the season. Panthers take on Washington State on Saturday in Las Vegas.

AMES – No. 3 Iowa State (9-1, 0-0 Big 12) increased its homecourt winning streak to 24 games in an 83-51 victory vs. Omaha (4-9, 0-0 Summit League) Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum.

Panthers close home non-conference schedule against Big Sky preseason favorite.
UNI men’s basketball (6-4 / 1-0 MVC) vs. Montana (7-4 / 0-0 Big Sky)

AMES – No. 18 Iowa State (9-3, 0-0 Big 12) took down Eastern Illinois (3-7, 0-0 OVC) 87-55 Sunday evening. The Cyclones shot over 53 percent from the field and over 45 percent from three in the contest.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – Iowa relinquished a fourth quarter lead again Sunday in a Big Ten road game at Michigan State, losing 68-66.

The Cyclones won six of ten bouts, including four with bonus points, in a 27-12 victory over the Bison.

South Dakota State came out hot, but the Panthers bounced back before the Jackrabbits put it away and came out victorious by a final score of 68-53.

UNI wins eight bouts en route to third straight dual win. Panther Train returns to action at Soldier Salute on Dec. 29-30.

NEW YORK – Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday, becoming the eighth player in Big 12 history to win the most prestigious award in college football.

Three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year Matt Campbell has agreed to a new eight-year contract that will keep him on the Cyclone sideline through December 31, 2032

CEDAR FALLS – Jacob Hutson and Trey Campbell combined for over 40 points as the UNI men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to a season-high three games with a 78-58 win over the Omaha Mavericks.

AMES – The Iowa State football program placed three players on the Associated Press All-Big 12 team, announced today by the organization.

IOWA CITY – No. 3 Iowa State (8-1, 0-0 Big 12) got all it could handle from in-state rival Iowa (7-3, 1-1 Big Ten) on Thursday evening, but the Cyclones came through when it counted, erasing a 13-point first-half deficit to defeat the Hawkeyes and earn their first win in Iowa City in 10 years.

AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball guard Kenzie Hare will miss the remainder of the season, Iowa State announced Wednesday night.

IOWA CITY – Two teams that shot airballs, missed layups and clanked free throws over and over yet are somehow ranked among the top teams in America played a basketball game Wednesday night in a nearly-sold-out arena on a court named after a crappy internet service.

“Iowa’s Midwest charm, top-notch facilities, and the seamless blend of academics and sports have drawn me in,” said Xu. “The warm and friendly people make it feel like home.” (Maybe she hasn’t moved here yet?)

CEDAR FALLS — UNI women’s basketball welcomed South Dakota to the McLeod Center for the first time since 2015 on Tuesday evening. The Panthers jumped out to a hot start and never looked back as UNI notched its fifth win of the season with a 78-59 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes.

MASON CITY – The NIACC athletic department has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class, which will be the sixth class in school history. 

AMES – No. 6 Iowa State (7-1, 0-0 Big 12) forced Jackson State (0-10, 0-0 SWAC) into 24 turnovers en route to a 100-58 victory Sunday evening in Hilton Coliseum.

UNI men’s basketball recorded its first 100-point game of the season in a 101-57 victory over Northern Illinois.

Tennessee closed the game on a 14-1 run over the last 3:43 to beat the Hawkeyes.

UNI ends 50th anniversary year with 26-8 record and MVC regular season and tournament crowns.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – Michigan (8-1, 2-0 B1G) jumped out to a 20-6 lead over Iowa (7-2, 1-1 B1G) in the first eight minutes after limiting Iowa to 3-of-16 shooting to start the game.

Seven Panthers earn podium finishes, contributing to the sixth-place team finish.

CEDAR FALLS — UNI women’s basketball hosted the Creighton Bluejays inside the McLeod Center Saturday afternoon. A high-energy and intensity matchup came down to the wire where Creighton came out on the winning side by a score of 75-71.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Iowa State ran into a very tough Arizona State squad Saturday in the Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Game, losing to the Sun Devils, 45-19.

Panthers to begin final three home games of the non-conference schedule this weekend against MAC challenger.

Panthers punch ticket to second round after four-set victory over Big Ten challenger. UNI will play the winner of Louisville and Chicago State on Saturday afternoon.

ST. CHARLES, Missouri – The University of Iowa wrestling team won a pair of duals on Friday night at Francis Howell High School at the Journeymen ‘Uncivil War’. The Hawkeyes defeated Princeton, 39-3, before defeating Army, 23-16, in the nightcap.

AMES – No. 6 Iowa State (6-1, 0-0 Big 12) held No. 5 Marquette (8-1, 0-0 Big East) scoreless for nearly six minutes in the latter half of the second half en route to an 81-70 victory Wednesday night in Hilton Coliseum. I

Panthers roll past the Flames in Chicago to even record at 4-4. UNI hosts Northern Illinois on Saturday.

UNI volleyball (25-7 / 18-0 MVC) vs. Illinois (18-12 / 10-10 Big Ten) (NCAA Tournament First Round)

AMES – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell announced the addition of 19 early signees from the high school ranks during the early signing period on Wednesday, including two players from Algona.

IOWA CITY – Iowa blew a big lead versus Northwestern Tuesday night and only a Josh Dix bomb delivered a victory for the Hawkeyes over the pesky Wildcats, 80-79.

AMES – No. 20 Iowa State (7-2, 0-0 Big 12) took the win over USC Upstate (2-8, 0-0 Big South) by a final score of 92-35 Tuesday night.