Iowa State Cyclones Triumph Over Iowa Hawkeyes in Thrilling Women's Basketball Showdown
The Iowa State Cyclones secured a 74-69 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in a thrilling non-conference women's basketball game at Hilton Coliseum. Audi Crooks led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cyclones, ranked 10th nationally, dominated the paint and ended a three-game losing streak against the 11th-ranked Hawkeyes. Ava Heiden struggled with foul trouble, finishing with eight points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Hannah Stuelke contributed 10 points and 15 rebounds before also fouling out late in the game.
Iowa State's Addy Brown recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Jada Williams chipped in with 11 points and 12 assists. The Cyclones took control of the game in the third quarter, scoring the first six points after halftime to establish a lead they maintained until the final buzzer. Despite a late surge from the Hawkeyes, led by Chit-Chat Wright's career-high 21 points, Iowa State held on for the win.
The victory improved Iowa State's record to 11-0 for the first time since the 2013-14 season, while Iowa dropped to 9-1. The Cyclones' strong performance in the paint and clutch plays down the stretch secured a hard-fought win over their in-state rivals. The Hawkeyes will look to bounce back against Lindenwood, while Iowa State prepares to face Northern Iowa in their next matchup.