The first three quarters were a battle...one the Sisters won. But the entire fourth quarter was like watching a car run out of gas during a race.

Full post dual press conference with Dresser, Zerban and Bastida below!

They discuss:
• Wrestling through the emotions
• "Everyone is officially 0-0"
• What this season has meant to the team
• Update on Isaac Dean
• Match order for the day
• And more

A friend of mine told he heard Nate Gallic is in the hospital and not doing good. If anyone knows more and wants to share? It would be appreciated. Nate & Nick were special guys and their family is awesome.

Happy Sunday!

Fresh Randy Pete column on how ISU's tough loss on the road against BYU doesn't mean things are over just yet. They're still in contention.

Enjoy!

I see a lot of lamenting/meltdowns over last night’s loss (which is to be expected here). The most common meltdown I’ve noticed is we lost our chance at Big 12 regular season championship.

For the record, I’m not too concerned with last night’s loss. It was our second-hardest game left and we went 2-1 in the brutal 3-game swing, which I’m generally happy with.

But, I’m curious what the age of Fanatics who are really disappointed about the B12 title? I’m in my 30’s and not winning the B12 title is honestly the least of my concerns. Especially in the era of unbalanced schedules. I’m more worried about seeding in the NCAA tourney. I’ve always thought a season is ultimately judged on how you do in the national tourney. But I’m wondering if in the 80’s, 90’s it meant more and the NCAA tourney was a little more deemphasized

I view the conference title more like winning your division in the NFL. A nice feather in your cap, but way down on a team’s list of goals.

Mods,

For the love of God, why make the rest of us suffer over one poster? Please just remove their posts AGAIN, or at least make it clear if they do it again, they’re gone.

Seriously that thread has been great, except for one poster, for years. it’s been great to hear about new battery tech, people buying newer EVs, or asking questions. It’s just @motorcy90 purposefully trying to get it closed multiple times.

Iowa State's fourth road loss of the year follows a similar story as the other three: failure to match desperation. Combine that with AJ Dybantsa playing one of the best games you'll see all year, that's a bad recipe.

Jake Brend reports from Provo.

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Aiden Wyatt and Levi Stevenson react to No. 6 Iowa State’s loss to No. 23 BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

Whatever.

Under TJ it is not secret there have been multiple 4 minute plus FG droughts or outright scoring droughts. It has plagued this program. The early years you can probably give a pass for it happening as there may not have been the offensive firepower. The good news is it doesn't happen as frequently now. But with this team, it should never happen in my opinion. Tonight we had a freaking 6 minute scoring drought and another one for 3 minutes. 8 minutes of basketball and no points. How do we get out those, or prevent them. I guess one obvious thing is call a time out. I noticed when BYU went into a rut, they called a time out and ran a successful play out of it. Why can't we do the same? Thoughts?

Iowa State (21-6, 9-6 Big 12) at No. 12 TCU (24-4, 12-3 Big 12)

Schollmaier Arena – Fort Worth, Texas

Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 3:00 p.m.

WATCH: ESPN (PxP: Eric Frede, Analyst: Christy Thomaskutty)

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network (PxP: Noah Wolf, Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson)

LIVE STATS

Terrible.

DSM area clone fans.

I'm coming into Des Moines next week for a funeral and the family was going to hit a restaurant for a late lunch before heading back home. I haven't been to Des Moines for years. Any recommendations for a casual lunch to reminisce and get a good meal.

Thanks for any guidance.

The NCAA Selection Committee debuted its Top-16 seeds for the first time this season on Saturday morning, and the Iowa State Cyclones were slotted in as the fourth overall seed and last No. 1 seed in the South Region.

For the best interest for our Cyclones, in both the Big XIi, as well as the NCAA tournament, who should we be cheering for between Houston and Arizona today?

I am looking for a red ISU Haliburton jersey. Can find yellow and black, but having trouble with red. Does any one have any ideas wheee I could find one?

This is a fun watch

Audi Crooks!

With Addy back I like the chances of a deep run.

vs




#6 IOWA STATE (23-3, 10-3 BIG 12)
#23 BYU (19-7, 7-6 BIG 12)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST 9:30 P.M. CST
Marriott Center / Provo, UT


TV: ESPN
Talent: Dave Flemming, pxp Sean Farnham, analyst

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

A tall, no pun intended, task stands before the Sisters as they play the best team money can buy in the Big 12 on Sunday. Here's a little preview of what TCU brings to the game.

I'm joined the site in Jan 2009. I'm wanting to go back through my old posts...especially the Twister Sister Summary columns. When I look at my posts it only goes back a few weeks in 2026. Clicking on "view older posts" doesn't do anything. Is there a way to find them?

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser take their time ahead of Iowa State Wrestling’s final regular-season dual to recognize all the seniors and their impact on Iowa State. Talking Yonger Bastida and more, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Enjoy!

They are playing in a tourney in MSP, where the Vikings play. Should be fun.