Nov 11, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Savannah State Tigers guard Casey Wells (12) guards Iowa State Cyclones forward Darrell Bowie (10) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Tigers 113-71. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa State moved up two spots to No. 19 in this week’s AP Poll, marking the program’s 60th straight week in the rankings. Gonzaga, which beat the Cyclones 73-71 Sunday in the championship game of the Advocare Invitational, climbed three spots to No. 8.
ISU (5-1) faces another tough test Thursday against Cincinnati at Hilton Coliseum (8 p.m., ESPN).
Other Big 12 teams in the AP rankings: No. 4 Kansas; No. 9 Baylor; No. 25 West Virginia.
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Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.
