WBB: Poppens lifts Iowa State to NCAA 2nd round
Mar 23, 2013; Spokane, WA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Bill Fennelly walks the sideline against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first round of the 2013 NCAA women. Mandatory Credit: James...
View ArticleCraft’s game-winner with 0.5 left sinks Cyclones
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Aaron Craft (C) shoot the game winning shot between Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (L) and guard Korie Lucious (R) during the second half of their third round NCAA...
View ArticleWBB: Iowa State’s comeback falls short vs. Georgia
Georgia Lady Bulldogs guard Anne Marie Armstrong (3) fights for the rebound against Iowa State Cyclones center Anna Prins (55). Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsSPOKANE, Wash. – Anne Marie...
View ArticlePhotos: ISU’s Knott, Klein show off for NFL scouts
AMES — The tweets and re-tweets started flying.Former Iowa State star linebacker A.J. Klein shook his head.The supposed buzz: He had suffered a “serious knee injury” at last month’s NFL Combine at...
View ArticleCoe’s Weymiller gets ‘the call’ for pro day
AMES – Coe second team D3football.com all-American Frank Weymiller wasn’t sure pro day would be for him.Then a call came at 4:30 p.m. Monday.Coe College defensive lineman Frank Weymiller participate in...
View ArticleIowa State’s Richardson is clear QB1 during spring
Sam Richardson (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)AMES — Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson’s not looking over his shoulder.Or the guy lurking behind somebody else’s.The sophomore’s solidly No. 1 —...
View ArticleGuns ready: ISU’s McGee talks about 3-pt contest
Iowa State Cyclones guard Tyrus McGee (25). (Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)Stats don’t lie.As the nation’s most accurate 3-point shooter, Iowa State’s Tyrus McGee enters Thursday’s 6 p.m. NCAA Tournament...
View ArticleBrun, Cyclones’ TEs getting close to full strength
Iowa State Cyclones tight end Ernst Brun Jr. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)AMES — Iowa State tight end Ernst Brun spent last spring trying to dent the depth chart.Now the well-established downfield...
View ArticleTrio of Cyclones trying to rebuild ISU D-Line
Iowa State defensive coordinator Wally Burnham talks to defensive linemen Henry Simon (98) and Brandon Jensen (93) during a time out in the first half against West Virginaia at Jack Trice Stadium in...
View ArticleGreen Speed: ISU’s defensive ends in 2013
AMES — Much is made of sacks for a defensive front, but the key to getting them resides in another “s” word.That’s speed — and Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads sees it from his defensive ends.Paul...
View ArticleIowa State transfer-in back shows quickness
AMES — Early warning to Big 12 defenders.The wrinkle speedy Iowa Western transfer Aaron Wimberly adds to Iowa State’s well-stocked running game could turn into a much-needed chasm.“As soon as he sees a...
View ArticleISU’s Poppens, Prins picked in WNBA’s 2nd round
Chelsea Poppens and Anna Prins officially closed the book on their Iowa State women’s basketball careers Monday. The Seattle Storm selected Poppens 18th overall in the second round of the WNBA draft...
View ArticleFore! ISU’s Knott has plans for Saturday’s draft
Iowa State linebacker Jake Knott. (Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)He might be teeing off.Could be lining up a putt.Whatever Saturday’s fourth through seventh rounds of the NFL Draft bring, former Iowa...
View ArticleIowa-ISU series will continue, and should
Only two Big Ten football programs are locked into playing a nonconference opponent every year.One is Purdue, which has played Notre Dame every year since 1946 and is scheduled to do so through...
View ArticleISU distance runner Saina finishing career strong
Iowa State's Betsy Saina at the Big 12 indoor championships. (Iowa State Athletics)The alarm clock buzzed at 3:40 a.m.Iowa State standout distance runner Betsy Saina stirred, sat up and shook her...
View ArticleChristofferson invited to World Games tryouts
From Iowa State sports information:Christofferson Invited To World University Games TryoutsAMES, Iowa – Iowa State rising senior Hallie Christofferson has been invited to a tryout for the 2013 USA...
View ArticleFormer Iowa State sharpshooter McGee arrested
Former Iowa State Cyclones guard Tyrus McGee (25). (Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)Former Iowa State basketball player and reigning Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year Tyrus McGee Tuesday was charged...
View ArticleIowa State releases details of Hoiberg’s contract
If Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg chooses to opt out of his recent 10 year/$20 million contract, he’ll forfeit a lot less money if he leaves to join an NBA team.Exactly $1.5 million...
View ArticleIowa State bench player Okoro to transfer
Former Iowa State guard Kerwin Okoro broke the news he would transfer on Twitter, and added another layer to it the same way.Okoro, a 6-5, 230-pound sophomore-to-be from New York City, Tweeted this...
View ArticleMBB: ISU to host Auburn in Big 12/SEC Challenge
From Iowa State sports information:IRVING, Texas – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will play host to Auburn on Dec. 2, 2013 in the first season of the Big 12/SEC Challenge, announced today by the...
View ArticleIn 3 years, Hoiberg provided the answers for ISU
CEDAR RAPIDS — Three years ago, Iowa State offered its fans a popular, familiar face as the new men’s basketball coach, and a blank slate beyond that.How would Fred Hoiberg, who had never coached at...
View ArticleOne down for ISU’s Nelson in another NCAA quest
(Note: This is a revised version of an article that ran in the Thursday, May 23, 2013 edition of The Gazette.) Meaghan Nelson’s rise as a distance runner has propelled her to rarified realms.So much...
View ArticlePhoenix Suns: Jeff Hornacek and Ronnie Lester
One of the most-popular basketball players in Iowa State’s history and one of the most-popular players in Iowa’s history were hired by the NBA’s Phoenix Suns this weekend.Jeff Hornacek (Reuters)The...
View ArticleMarshall transfer Kane heading to ISU
From ISU sports info:AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team bolstered its backcourt with the addition of Marshall transfer DeAndre Kane, a 6-4, 195-pound guard who averaged 15.1 points, 7.0...
View ArticleTrack: ISU’s Nelson ready for national swansong
Lisa Koll Uhl and Meaghan Nelson -US Olympic Track Trials in Eugene, Ore. (Iowa State University)Knee issues.Plantar fasciitis.The overall grind.A combination of factors slightly slowed former Xavier...
View ArticleISU’s Ejim taking his game international again
Mar 22, 2013; Dayton, OH, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Melvin Ejim (3) dunks against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at...
View ArticleIowa State football adds two commitments
Two athletes committed Friday — so far — to play football at Iowa State.The first: OL Kory Kodanko of West De Pere, Wis.The second: TE Scott Schaffner of Raymore-Peculiar (Mo.) High School.Here are...
View ArticleSaina nearly pulls double, settles for 2nd in 5k
From ISU sports information:EUGENE, Ore. – All you ever needed to know about three-time national collegiate champion distance runner Betsy Saina was on display in Friday’s 5,000-meter run at the NCAA...
View ArticleIowa State football needs strong APR in 2014
The Iowa State athletic department passed its biggest NCAA test of the year, though there will be work for the football team if it’s to get a satisfactory mark next season.The NCAA released its latest...
View ArticleIowa State track director Ihmels moves on to BSU
Corey Ihmels mentored Meaghan Nelson (center, seen here at the US Olympic Track Trials in Eugene, Ore) in her great career. (Iowa State University)AMES — Corey Ihmels has stepped down as Iowa State’s...
View ArticleIowa State’s Rhoads rides for Alzheimer’s
Rhoads signs footballs for the Liberty Bowl Sunday (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)AMES — Everyone cradles, then shares a story, filled with memories both stark and comforting.Iowa State football...
View ArticleMister commits to ISU, despite dad’s B1G love
Explosive high school running back Tommy Mister’s dad is a big Big Ten fan.How big?“He loves any team in the Big Ten,” said Mister, a Rivals.com 3-star recruit, who nonetheless wholeheartedly committed...
View ArticleThe Fall Lineup — Iowa State
Iowa State Head Coach Paul Rhoads places his hand over his heart during the National Anthem prior to their game against Iowa Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (Brian Ray/...
View ArticleIowa State’s Richardson growing into leadership
AMES — In order to use his arm, Austen Arnaud first turned to his thumbs.The former Iowa State quarterback remembers well the informal throwing sessions current Cyclone No. 1 playcaller Sam...
View ArticleFormer Cyclone White traded to Philadelphia
Former Cyclone Royce White. (Shane Keyser/Kansas City Star/MCT)Hours after reports surfaced that Dwight Howard would sing a free-agent contract with the Rockets, Houston traded former first-round draft...
View ArticleDVR Alert: Ejim, Canada to face White, U.S. Friday
From Iowa State sports information:Ejim Update From World University Games AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior Melvin Ejim and his Canadian teammates improved to 4-0 with an 87-56 win over the Czech...
View ArticleISU’s Palo, summer MVP, poised for winter progress
Yes, it’s a high-scoring, low-defense summer league with closer 3-point arcs.Yes, reinvigorated Iowa State guard Bubu Palo won’t average a triple-double in a suddenly loaded Cyclone backcourt in...
View ArticleBig 12 Media: ISU football tabbed ninth again
It’s no surprise select media members covering Big 12 football picked Iowa State to finish ninth for the second year in a row, as noted yesterday in a press release. After all, they were right last...
View Article3-star WR commits to ISU over Michigan State
Allen Lazard strikes again.Sort of.Iowa State’s most recent recruit, Jauan Wesley of Harvey (Thornton Township), Ill., said communicating with Lazard — the Cyclones’ most coveted commitment in recent...
View ArticleJake Knott: I’ll never really leave Ames’
AMES — The cupboards were bare as Laura Knott put the finishing touches on a clean, soon to be vacant, kitchen in a nondescript apartment on Stanton Avenue.She checked the garbage disposal.Sounded...
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