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Jada Williams says she "thrives" in hostile environments.
Iowa State's star transfer PG will face her first one of the season when the No. 12 Cyclones take on Drake Thursday night in Des Moines.
Here’s my quick-hit advance story
#BlueCy
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Iowa State's star transfer PG will face her first one of the season when the No. 12 Cyclones take on Drake Thursday night in Des Moines.
Here’s my quick-hit advance story
#BlueCy
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Jada Williams and No. 12 ISU "excited" to face first road test at Drake - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Jada Williams (8) takes a three-point shot against Norfolk State during the second quarter in the regular season NCAA Women’s basketball on Nov. 16, 2025 at Hilton Coliseum,...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Jada Williams says she "thrives" in hostile environments.
Iowa State's star transfer PG will face her first one of the season when the No. 12 Cyclones take on Drake Thursday night in Des Moines.
Here’s my quick-hit advance story
#BlueCy
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/jada...
Iowa State's star transfer PG will face her first one of the season when the No. 12 Cyclones take on Drake Thursday night in Des Moines.
Here’s my quick-hit advance story
#BlueCy
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"Underrated."
That's how ISU HC Matt Campbell describes punter/holder Tyler Perkins' record-setting career as a Cyclone.
Now Perkins faces Senior Day and a big matchup with Kansas. #BlueCy
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That's how ISU HC Matt Campbell describes punter/holder Tyler Perkins' record-setting career as a Cyclone.
Now Perkins faces Senior Day and a big matchup with Kansas. #BlueCy
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"UNDERRATED": Tyler Perkins' story as ISU's punter/ holder nears its end - Cyclone Fanatic
Tyler Perkins stands for a photo during Iowa State Football media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK AMES — What do you do ...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Underrated."
That's how ISU HC Matt Campbell describes punter/holder Tyler Perkins' record-setting career as a Cyclone.
Now Perkins faces Senior Day and a big matchup with Kansas. #BlueCy
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That's how ISU HC Matt Campbell describes punter/holder Tyler Perkins' record-setting career as a Cyclone.
Now Perkins faces Senior Day and a big matchup with Kansas. #BlueCy
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Iowa State will face Kansas QB Jalon Daniels for the fourth time in his long career.
And the Cyclones could finally knock him down a peg or two in Saturday's Senior Day matchup in Ames. #BlueCy
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And the Cyclones could finally knock him down a peg or two in Saturday's Senior Day matchup in Ames. #BlueCy
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Iowa State aims to corral Kansas QB Jalon Daniels in Senior Day matchup - Cyclone Fanatic
By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES — How can so-called super senior Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels stress a defense? Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell described the laundry list of ways. “You’ve s...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Iowa State will face Kansas QB Jalon Daniels for the fourth time in his long career.
And the Cyclones could finally knock him down a peg or two in Saturday's Senior Day matchup in Ames. #BlueCy
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And the Cyclones could finally knock him down a peg or two in Saturday's Senior Day matchup in Ames. #BlueCy
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Tamin Lipsey: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists. Joshua Jefferson: 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
That's pretty darn good — no matter who you're playing.
No. 16 ISU thumps Stonehill College.
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That's pretty darn good — no matter who you're playing.
No. 16 ISU thumps Stonehill College.
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Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson shine in No. 16 ISU's rout of Stonehill - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 17, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones Joshua Jefferson Forward (5) drives past Stonehill Skyhawks Pearse McGuinn Forward (31) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory ...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Tamin Lipsey: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists. Joshua Jefferson: 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
That's pretty darn good — no matter who you're playing.
No. 16 ISU thumps Stonehill College.
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That's pretty darn good — no matter who you're playing.
No. 16 ISU thumps Stonehill College.
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Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson shine in No. 16 ISU's rout of Stonehill - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 17, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones Joshua Jefferson Forward (5) drives past Stonehill Skyhawks Pearse McGuinn Forward (31) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory ...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Tamin Lipsey: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists. Joshua Jefferson: 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
That's pretty darn good — no matter who you're playing.
No. 16 ISU thumps Stonehill College.
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That's pretty darn good — no matter who you're playing.
No. 16 ISU thumps Stonehill College.
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We're about 50 minutes away from No. 16 ISU's MBB game vs. Stonehill College, so why not catch up on some football in the form of my KNOW THE FOE piece?
Next up for the 6-4 Cyclones: The 5-5 Kansas Jayhawks in the home finale.
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Next up for the 6-4 Cyclones: The 5-5 Kansas Jayhawks in the home finale.
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KNOW THE FOE: 5 players Kansas players to watch on Saturday vs. ISU - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Reb...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
We're about 50 minutes away from No. 16 ISU's MBB game vs. Stonehill College, so why not catch up on some football in the form of my KNOW THE FOE piece?
Next up for the 6-4 Cyclones: The 5-5 Kansas Jayhawks in the home finale.
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Next up for the 6-4 Cyclones: The 5-5 Kansas Jayhawks in the home finale.
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"Bumping heads every day, now when you flip it and turn it on the other team, it’s really something that nobody wants to go against.” — ISU Fr. G Jamarion Batemon
Stonehill College will find out what's that like tonight.
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Stonehill College will find out what's that like tonight.
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No. 16 Iowa State men seek fourth straight win against Stonehill College - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) steals the ball from Grambling State Tiger guard Derrius Ward (0) during the second half on Nov. 6, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu ...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"Bumping heads every day, now when you flip it and turn it on the other team, it’s really something that nobody wants to go against.” — ISU Fr. G Jamarion Batemon
Stonehill College will find out what's that like tonight.
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Stonehill College will find out what's that like tonight.
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No. 16 Iowa State men seek fourth straight win against Stonehill College - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) steals the ball from Grambling State Tiger guard Derrius Ward (0) during the second half on Nov. 6, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu ...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"Bumping heads every day, now when you flip it and turn it on the other team, it’s really something that nobody wants to go against.” — ISU Fr. G Jamarion Batemon
Stonehill College will find out what's that like tonight.
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Stonehill College will find out what's that like tonight.
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"It's something I've dreamed about since I was little." — ISU star G/F Addy Brown.
That something would be a triple-double — Brown finally got one Sunday in the No. 16 Cyclones' rout of Norfolk State. #BlueCy
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That something would be a triple-double — Brown finally got one Sunday in the No. 16 Cyclones' rout of Norfolk State. #BlueCy
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Addy Brown "finally" gets a triple-double in No. 16 ISU's rout of Norfolk State - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones’ forward Addy Brown (24) gets congratulation for Iowa State Cyclones’ women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly after a triple-double against Norfolk State during the fourth quar...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"It's something I've dreamed about since I was little." — ISU star G/F Addy Brown.
That something would be a triple-double — Brown finally got one Sunday in the No. 16 Cyclones' rout of Norfolk State. #BlueCy
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That something would be a triple-double — Brown finally got one Sunday in the No. 16 Cyclones' rout of Norfolk State. #BlueCy
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What's ISU star Audi Crooks focused on after her record-breaking scoring performance?
Constant improvement — nothing more, nothing less — as Sunday's 1 p.m. matchup between the No. 16 Cyclones and Norfolk State nears.
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Constant improvement — nothing more, nothing less — as Sunday's 1 p.m. matchup between the No. 16 Cyclones and Norfolk State nears.
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Audi Crooks is focused on improvement, not records, as Norfolk State game nears - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) and guard/forward Sydney Harris (25) celebrate as Iowa State Cyclones’ women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly watches from the bench during the fourth...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
What's ISU star Audi Crooks focused on after her record-breaking scoring performance?
Constant improvement — nothing more, nothing less — as Sunday's 1 p.m. matchup between the No. 16 Cyclones and Norfolk State nears.
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Constant improvement — nothing more, nothing less — as Sunday's 1 p.m. matchup between the No. 16 Cyclones and Norfolk State nears.
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This is cool. COURIER has created a searchable database with all 20,000 of the files just released from Epstein’s estate.
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
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Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
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We created a searchable database with all 20,000 files from Epstein’s Estate
Easily find every mention of Trump, Clinton, blackmail, and potential sex crimes in the thousands of private messages between Epstein and his close associates.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is cool. COURIER has created a searchable database with all 20,000 of the files just released from Epstein’s estate.
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
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What. A. Night. For. Audi Crooks.
ISU's star center channels Jordan's "flu game and scores program-record 43 points in the No. 16 Cyclones' 97-50 rout of Valparaiso. #BlueCy
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ISU's star center channels Jordan's "flu game and scores program-record 43 points in the No. 16 Cyclones' 97-50 rout of Valparaiso. #BlueCy
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ISU's Audi Crooks channels Michael Jordan's "flu game" in record-breaking 97-50 rout of Valparaiso - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) shoots the ball over Valparaiso Beacons forward Milana Nenadic (21) during the third quarter at Hilton Coliseum on Nov. 12, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalen...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
What. A. Night. For. Audi Crooks.
ISU's star center channels Jordan's "flu game and scores program-record 43 points in the No. 16 Cyclones' 97-50 rout of Valparaiso. #BlueCy
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ISU's star center channels Jordan's "flu game and scores program-record 43 points in the No. 16 Cyclones' 97-50 rout of Valparaiso. #BlueCy
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T.J. Otzelberger said Tamin Lipsey was "the best player on the court" in No. 16 Iowa State's rout of Mississippi State Monday night in Sioux Falls.
Uh-huh. Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points in the Cyclones’ 96-80 Quad 1 win.
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Uh-huh. Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points in the Cyclones’ 96-80 Quad 1 win.
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Tamin Lipsey was "the best player on the court" in No. 16 ISU's rout of Mississippi State - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Men’s Basketball player Tamin Lipsey stands for a photo during media day at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Oct. 8, 2025. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ta...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
T.J. Otzelberger said Tamin Lipsey was "the best player on the court" in No. 16 Iowa State's rout of Mississippi State Monday night in Sioux Falls.
Uh-huh. Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points in the Cyclones’ 96-80 Quad 1 win.
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Uh-huh. Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points in the Cyclones’ 96-80 Quad 1 win.
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Tamin Lipsey was "the best player on the court" in No. 16 ISU's rout of Mississippi State - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Men’s Basketball player Tamin Lipsey stands for a photo during media day at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Oct. 8, 2025. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ta...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
T.J. Otzelberger said Tamin Lipsey was "the best player on the court" in No. 16 Iowa State's rout of Mississippi State Monday night in Sioux Falls.
Uh-huh. Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points in the Cyclones’ 96-80 Quad 1 win.
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Uh-huh. Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points in the Cyclones’ 96-80 Quad 1 win.
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Fetterman is by far the most ghoulish of them all. Fake progressive sold out his constituents and pretended he did it out of principle. At least most of the others portrayed themselves as “centrists” when facing the demise of democracy.
We know who they were. Rank opportunists.
We know who they were. Rank opportunists.
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Fetterman is by far the most ghoulish of them all. Fake progressive sold out his constituents and pretended he did it out of principle. At least most of the others portrayed themselves as “centrists” when facing the demise of democracy.
We know who they were. Rank opportunists.
We know who they were. Rank opportunists.
All Alisa Williams does is work, and her reward as No. 14 ISU's backup to Audi Crooks is generally a few minutes here, a few more there.
But the consummate team player is cool with that — and Sunday, Williams had a career day in a 99-34 rout of Sacred Heart.
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But the consummate team player is cool with that — and Sunday, Williams had a career day in a 99-34 rout of Sacred Heart.
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Alisa Williams shines off the bench in No. 14 ISU's rout of Sacred Heart - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones’ forward Alisa Williams (3) shoots the ball as Sacred Heart Pioneers center Esther Kursite (14) and Sacred Heart Pioneers guard Sophie Nascimento (2) defend during the first quarte...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
All Alisa Williams does is work, and her reward as No. 14 ISU's backup to Audi Crooks is generally a few minutes here, a few more there.
But the consummate team player is cool with that — and Sunday, Williams had a career day in a 99-34 rout of Sacred Heart.
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But the consummate team player is cool with that — and Sunday, Williams had a career day in a 99-34 rout of Sacred Heart.
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How about that comeback win, Cyclone fans?
Here's my radio recap of Saturday's stirring 20-17 win at TCU.
#BlueCy
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Here's my radio recap of Saturday's stirring 20-17 win at TCU.
#BlueCy
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RADIO RECAP: ISU exorcises recent demons in 20-17 comeback win at TCU - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 8, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Aiden Flora (21) celebrates after he returns a punt for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at Amon G....
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November 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
How about that comeback win, Cyclone fans?
Here's my radio recap of Saturday's stirring 20-17 win at TCU.
#BlueCy
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Here's my radio recap of Saturday's stirring 20-17 win at TCU.
#BlueCy
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"It felt great to kind of get that rhythm going," — ISU freshman guard Jamarion Batemon
He hit three 3-pointers in Thursday's 102-62 win over Grambling State, and it was a diverse offensive effort by the Cyclones. #BlueCy
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He hit three 3-pointers in Thursday's 102-62 win over Grambling State, and it was a diverse offensive effort by the Cyclones. #BlueCy
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Jamarion Batemon's key 3s help No. 16 ISU blow out Grambling State, 102-62 - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Grambling State Tigers forward Richard Amaefule (10) defends the shot from Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) during the second half at James H. Hilton Colise...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
"It felt great to kind of get that rhythm going," — ISU freshman guard Jamarion Batemon
He hit three 3-pointers in Thursday's 102-62 win over Grambling State, and it was a diverse offensive effort by the Cyclones. #BlueCy
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He hit three 3-pointers in Thursday's 102-62 win over Grambling State, and it was a diverse offensive effort by the Cyclones. #BlueCy
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Iowa State is rallying around injured tight end Ben Brahmer is it prepares to face TCU.
#BlueCy
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#BlueCy
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ISU rallies around injured Ben Brahmer as it prepares for TCU - Cyclone Fanatic
Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Jim Bonifas (63) prepares to hike the ball in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory C...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Iowa State is rallying around injured tight end Ben Brahmer is it prepares to face TCU.
#BlueCy
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#BlueCy
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ISU HC T.J. Otzelberger said Cyclone big man Blake Buchanan will be "much more impactful" — if he can avoid foul trouble.
Next up: Grambling State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Next up: Grambling State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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The best is yet to come for ISU big man Blake Buchanan - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) rebounds the ball around FDU Knights forward Taeshaud Jackson (2) and center Cyril Martynov (22) during the first half of the season-opener on Nov. 3, 2...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"It means a lot." — ISU star Audi Crooks on becoming the 13th Cyclone player to surpass 1,500 career points in Wednesday's 85-58 win over Southern.
#BlueCy
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#BlueCy
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Audi Crooks surpasses 1,500 career points in No. 14 ISU's 85-58 rout of Southern - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones’ Audi Crooks (55) looks for a shot around Southern Lady Jaguars center Anaja Hall during the first quarter on Nov. 5, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum, Ames. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tri...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"It means a lot." — ISU star Audi Crooks on becoming the 13th Cyclone player to surpass 1,500 career points in Wednesday's 85-58 win over Southern.
#BlueCy
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#BlueCy
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ISU HC T.J. Otzelberger said Cyclone big man Blake Buchanan will be "much more impactful" — if he can avoid foul trouble.
Next up: Grambling State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Next up: Grambling State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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The best is yet to come for ISU big man Blake Buchanan - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) rebounds the ball around FDU Knights forward Taeshaud Jackson (2) and center Cyril Martynov (22) during the first half of the season-opener on Nov. 3, 2...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
ISU HC T.J. Otzelberger said Cyclone big man Blake Buchanan will be "much more impactful" — if he can avoid foul trouble.
Next up: Grambling State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Next up: Grambling State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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