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acoustimac · Feb 18, 2026

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.

TSS – The Addy Brown Factor

It’s exciting to know that Brown will again be on the court for this team. All of us have to be realistic in our expectations as to minutes played and what level of rust needs to be shaken of…

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TrailCy · Feb 18, 2026

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.

Aiden Wyatt · Feb 18, 2026

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!

Williams & Blum: Iowa State Hoops rollin', Big 12 season outlook - Cyclone Fanatic

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.

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intrepid27 · Feb 18, 2026

Last time I went to Tournament was 2019 but thinking about heading down this year. I'm guessing it's all electronic tickets now. Not sure how many in our group so will probably be fairly last minute buyers. Any advice? Do I have to rely on Ticketbastards, Seat Geek, etc?
Any other good school sites like ISU's app?

dmclone · Feb 18, 2026

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

jcordova8 · Feb 18, 2026

Full gallery from Sunday's dual below!

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

PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa State wrestling vs. Northern Iowa - Cyclone Fanatic

AMES — Panther hunting season looked pretty good inside Hilton Coliseum. No. 4 Iowa State handled No. 15 Northern Iowa, 28-6, closing out the in-state slate with something the program hasn’t done since 2004… Beat both Iowa and UNI in the same season. It had a little bit of everything. Garrett...

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BoxsterCy · Feb 17, 2026

Iowa State (20-6, 8-6 Big 12) vs. Arizona State (21-6, 8-6 Big 12)

Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.

WATCH: ESPN+ (PxP: BJ Schaben, Analyst: Molly Parrott, Reporter: Elizabeth Ihle)

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

LIVE STATS

acoustimac · Feb 17, 2026

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

TSS – Taking a Look at ASU

As everyone probably already knows, the best news is Addy Brown will be back on the court tomorrow night! How much she plays and how rusty her game is remains to be seen. Screenshot As for ASU, thi…

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jcordova8 · Feb 17, 2026

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.

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

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Houston Cougars during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images And just like that … Iowa State is right back in the...

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jcordova8 · Feb 17, 2026

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:

Cyclones preview regular-season finale, Senior Day focus - Cyclone Fanatic

AMES – Iowa State wrestling will host Big 12 foe Missouri on Sunday for Senior day. During this week’s media availability, Vinny Zerban and Stevo Poulin both reflected on their decisions to transfer to Iowa State, the friendship that’s strengthened through the process and how they’ve grown since...

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JakeBrend · Feb 17, 2026

Jackson Pence and I will be LIVE for the Double Bonus on YouTube only at 8. We'll break down an all-time weekend at Hilton, bounce around the Big 12, preview BYU and rank our Top 5 Hilton experiences.

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SaraV · Feb 17, 2026

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CyCoug · Feb 17, 2026

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.

JakeBrend · Feb 17, 2026

On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend relives an all-timer at Hilton Coliseum, showing the impact of Milan Momcilovic's selflessness, how Jamarion Batemon is learning from Nate Heise and what the big stage means to Iowa State and the community. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

ClonerJams · Feb 17, 2026

Rewatching the highlights, it wasn't just the guy with the pom pom obstructing the views. I've never noticed obstructed shots at Hilton before, not sure if ESPN set the cameras up in a different spot?

mwwbbfan · Feb 17, 2026

An AMAZING representative of Iowa State Women's Basketball and a fabulous honor. It is not just for WBB but for ALL Winter Sports. Tamin Lipsey on the list for MBB too.

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Ryan Rohlk · Feb 17, 2026

for Missouri. DM me if something is available.

Thanks,
Ryan

buf87 · Feb 17, 2026

Wrestling beats West Virginia on Friday
Men beat Kansas on Saturday
Women beat Kansas State on Sunday
Wrestling beat UNI on Sunday Night
Men beat Houston on Monday

That was fun

FallOf81 · Feb 17, 2026

Should mix Hilton Magic with this description of our home. Start it up!

Aiden Wyatt · Feb 17, 2026

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!

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

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.

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JakeBrend · Feb 17, 2026

The team never lost belief in itself and the crowd never lost belief in the team, a lethal combination.

Big-time plays by Nate Heise, Jamarion Batemon and Tamin Lipsey leave the Cyclones victorious in an all-time game at Hilton Coliseum. Jake Brend reports in Ames.

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JakeBrend · Feb 17, 2026

No. 6 Iowa State overcame a double digit deficient to beat No. 2 Houston on Monday night.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Nate Heise and Jamarion Batemon said following the 70-67 win.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/02/...d-batemon-following-mondays-win-over-houston/

The Rob Gray · Feb 17, 2026

Nate Heise expects parents to wake up to "fun texts" after his 3-pointer boosts No. 6 ISU past No. 2 Houston - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) celebrates with fans after winning 70-67 over Houston in the Big-12 men’s basketball game at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images AMES — It’s often said nothing good...

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wesley_w · Feb 17, 2026

https://winterinkphotography.smugmug.com/MBB/20260216Houston

Dannynoonan · Feb 16, 2026

If you would have told me Jeff/Milan/Tamin only score 29 I would say we got curb stomped. Pleta/Heise/Bateman go off for 25, and throw in Buchanan for 10- amazing by those guys!

Obviously this can’t work every game, but they were ready and blew their nut at Houston tonight. This was a great coaching effort by the staff as well.
Give them two or three days of just shooting free throws now- that is needed.
Only three turnovers against a crazy good defense.
I hope we can get the big three to be firing and keep the others playing at a high level and who knows…

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