SHE'S BACK: Addy Brown shines in emotional return as ISU routs Arizona State at Hilton

DAILY CLONE: Bracketology Implications, Top 5 Hilton Atmospheres, Addy Brown Back

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he dives into where Iowa State stands in the Big 12 Championship race and where major Bracketologists have the Cyclones slated. Brend also ranks his top five Hilton environments and reacts to Addy Brown's return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

2026 Iowa High School Wrestling Tournament

The Iowa High School Wrestling Tournament is underway!

Your place for comments on the tournament, following our commits and targets, etc. Any family members make State? Add info on other state tournaments with recruits or family.

Twister Sister Summary - The Addy Brown Factor

Addy's back. Best news we've had since it was announced AJ was to return. So, what impact has Addy had on this team and what happened without her? Here's a look.

Analysis of remaining games.

I looked at the remaining games for the top 5 teams and their opponents total records and record for relevant home/away games. Here's the outcome:

Current leaders:
Houston Cougars 11–2
Arizona Wildcats 10–2
Iowa State Cyclones 10–3
Kansas Jayhawks 9–3
Texas Tech Red Raiders 9–4

Remaining schedule difficulty (hardest to easiest):

Arizona
Iowa State
Kansas
Texas Tech
Houston


Houston already leads AND has the easiest remaining schedule. They control the league and are the clear favorite to win the conference.

Arizona has the toughest closing stretch and most likely team to drop a couple games.

Iowa State has the second toughest finish. Unless Houston slips, our ceiling is 2nd. Winning it all is somewhat out of our hands now.

Texas Tech and Kansas hold steady.

Projected finish (schedule-adjusted):

Houston (~14–4)
Arizona (~12–5)
Iowa State (~12–6)
Texas Tech (~12–7)
Kansas (~11–6)

Our most likely result is 3rd.

Williams & Blum: Iowa State Hoops rollin’, Big 12 season outlook

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State basketball’s recent surge and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. Addy Brown is BACK! Plus, conference outlook and NCAA Tournament implications as the season continues. Presented by Mechdyne.

Enjoy!

  • Poll Poll
2026 What is your household net worth? Private Poll

What is your household net worth 2026? Private Poll

  • Negative (you owe more than what you're worth)

    Votes: 11 2.6%
  • 0-$50,000

    Votes: 9 2.1%
  • $50,000-$100,000

    Votes: 9 2.1%
  • $100,000-$250,000

    Votes: 34 8.0%
  • $250,000-$500,000

    Votes: 40 9.5%
  • $500,000-$1,000,000

    Votes: 86 20.3%
  • $1,000,000-$2,000,000

    Votes: 113 26.7%
  • $2,000,000-$4,000,000

    Votes: 67 15.8%
  • $4,000,000+

    Votes: 54 12.8%

Updated some of the numbers to better reflect the demo. and the average net worth. Some stats for comparison.

2024 Median Net Worth $193k

Under 35: ~$39k
35-44: ~141k
45-54:~$301k
55-64:~$410k
65+:~$255k

I'm not voting until later, so people don't think the first vote is mine :)

PHOTO GALLERY: ISU v. UNI

Full gallery from Sunday's dual below!

I tried to get some different angles so I hope you guys like them. ENJOY.

Weekly Media Interviews: Dresser, Zerban, Poulin & J. Frost

Hi everyone!

It’s Senior Week in Ames! Below is a break down of what we got from from availability. I think I got some great insight from all of the guys. Fun stuff with Dresser as always! Enjoy! Here’s what was covered during availability:

Vinny Zerban and Stevo Poulin on their decisions to transfer to Iowa State, their close friendship and what this final stretch of the season means to them

Kevin Dresser on navigating the transfer portal, what this veteran senior class has meant to the program and the emotions that come with Senior Day, plus expectations for his team against Missouri.

Jacob Frost on wrestling through adversity, building mental toughness, what it was like to welcome the transfers into the Cyclone family and what it takes to compete for championships in March.

A lot of reflection, but also a clear focus on what’s still ahead!

Full interviews below:

Twister Sister Summary - Taking a Look at ASU

Here’s a look at what a renewed Arizona State team brings to the table. Definitely not a team to overlook.

PETERSON: Kelvin Sampson’s praise of Hilton Coliseum is as genuine as it can get

Fresh Randy Pete column!

Randy Peterson breaks down Kelvin Sampson’s respect for Iowa State’s home floor, the power of Hilton Magic and what it means in the No. 1 seed race.

Ticket to BYU game in Provo

My wife got a concert ticket in her company’s suite on Saturday night. Thus she is ditching me. My kids also are going to be at a birthday party that night.

I’m going to the Iowa State-BYU game, even if it means going solo as these are my two favorite teams.

Before I find someone else or list the ticket for sale, I thought I’d offer it to someone on this board. So if you will be in the area and need a ticket let me know.

There are two catches. You would have to sit by me and you would have to buy a cougartail donut. Plus the seats are pretty high up. But as they say … don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, right?

I’ll give it a couple days and then either ask around among the people I know here or list for sale.

Let Him Cook: Iowa State wins massive game against Houston, Big 12 title hopes alive

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win over Houston and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. Plus, Hilton Magic, NCAA Tournament implications, and more from around Iowa State basketball.

Enjoy!

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