Women's BasketballWomen's Sports

WBB: Johnson cements legacy in Iowa State’s win over Texas Tech

AMES — Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly told his players right before they took the court at Hilton Coliseum against Texas Tech that the story of this season had yet to be written.  This was a positive chapter as Iowa State won, 79-68. “Obviously this game was huge for us,” said ISU guard Bridget Carleton. “It’s a …

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FootballMen's Sports

Iowa State football lands first commit of the 2019 recruting class

The Iowa State football team landed its first commit of the 2019 class and it starts with a quarterback — identical to the 2017 class. The Cyclones landed Belleville (Mich.) dual-threat quarterback, Dwan Mathis, one day after taking his unofficial visit to campus. #CycloneNation19 pic.twitter.com/Axg8TZ3ozn — DwanMathis (@DwanMathis) February 12, 2017 The 6-foot-4 signal caller …

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BasketballMen's Sports

Solomon Young impresses in first career start

Dec 30, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Solomon Young (33) defends Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Keenan Evans (12) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones won 63-56. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports AMES — The five spot has been a question all season long for the Cyclones. Prior to Saturday, the spot had been …

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Men's SportsOlympic SportsWrestling

The trials and redemption of Pat Downey

Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletics Communications.  A wrestler’s life is filled with takedowns, unbearable body twists and awkward pins. The athletes who decide to put on a singlet, strap up head gear and tie their shoelaces tight, learn how to endure physical pain. Iowa State 184-pound wrestler, Pat Downey, thrives in this grueling environment. The redshirt …

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