BasketballMen's Sports

Steve Prohm: Xavier Foster’s rehab hits halfway point as the Cyclones prepare for No. 9 Oklahoma

First, here’s a bit of good news pertaining to Iowa State’s struggling men’s basketball program: Freshman standout Xavier Foster remains on track in his rehabilitation from season-ending right foot surgery.  The Cyclones’ head coach Steve Prohm — whose team is preparing for Saturday’s 5 p.m. matchup with No. 9 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum — shared …

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Slow start and frigid finish doom ISU in Tuesday’s 76-58 loss at Oklahoma State

Feb 9, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Steve Prohm reacts during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Too many turnovers. Too many wide-open looks for Cade Cunningham and others. Too much for Iowa State to overcome …

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BasketballMen's Sports

Cyclones cite lack of energy in Thursday’s 97-64 blowout loss at unranked Kansas

Feb 11, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks guard Latrell Jossell (4) and guard Tristan Enaruna (13) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports  In recent narrow losses to TCU and No. 9 Oklahoma, Iowa State’s failure to execute late …

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FootballMen's Sports

From the CW Pod: Matt Campbell on ISU football’s historic (and “bizarre”) 2020 season

Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) scores a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks in the first half at the 50th PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Network Ncaa Football Oregon At Iowa State It was indeed a head-scratcher.  How …

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BasketballMen's Sports

RADIO RECAP: Cyclones build leads, but fade late Tuesday in 79-76 loss at TCU

Feb 9, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Rasir Bolton (45) drives to the basket as TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O’Bannon Jr. (5) and guard Taryn Todd (11) defend during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports  Rasir Bolton did all he could. …

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Cyclones finally near full strength as they try to change losing pattern Saturday at Oklahoma

Iowa State freshman guard Jaden Walker, right, reaches in to knock the ball away from West Virginia senior forward Gabe Osabuohien in the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Bryon Houlgrave/The Register via Imagn Content Services, LLC First, the good news … Iowa State’s full roster will …

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BasketballMen's Sports

Return of Jalen Coleman-Lands and others boosts ISU’s hopes in advance of West Virginia matchup

Jan 5, 2021; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kai Jones (22) drives the ball against Iowa State Cyclones guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) in the first half at the Frank C. Erwin Jr Special Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK It’s not often that playing in a 39-point loss feels …

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Women's BasketballWomen's Sports

1 vs. 700: ISU’s Bill Fennelly celebrates his team’s hard-fought win while reaching career milestone

Iowa State head women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly advises his players between quarters in a non-conference basketball game against Drake University on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Bryon Houlgrave/The Register via Imagn Content Services, LLC No easy nights on the road to 700 wins. Just white knuckle rides — early, …

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BasketballMen's Sports

Uncertainty reigns as ISU’s patchwork lineup prepares for Saturday’s game at Mississippi State

Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm watches his Cyclones from the sideline in the second half against Kansas State on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.© Bryon Houlgrave/The Register via Imagn Content Services, LLC Will Iowa State be down four starters again when they travel to Mississippi State on Saturday? Probably. Mostly. …

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Surging ISU women flash skills on the court — and on artist’s easels

Iowa State senior forward Ashley Joens completes a drive to the basket in the third quarter against Drake University on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Bryon Houlgrave/The Register via Imagn Content Services, LLC Somewhere amid the scattered wrapped gifts that surrounded Iowa State star Ashley Joens‘ family’s Christmas tree several …

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