Gabe Kalscheur
Missouri's Kobe Brown dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Brown, Hodge lift Missouri over No. 12 Iowa State 78-61

By David Solomon Jan. 28, 2023 04:25 PM EST

Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 12 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76

By Andrew Logue Jan. 24, 2023 11:37 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton, Jr. celebrates with fans after a 61-59 victory against Iowa State in the NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Anderson leads Oklahoma State past No. 12 Iowa State 61-59

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 21, 2023 04:52 PM EST

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Surging Cyclones: Stifling defense keeps wins coming for ISU

By Eric Olson Jan. 18, 2023 02:51 PM EST

Texas acting head coach Rodney Terry reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 12 Iowa State pulls away from No. 7 Texas, wins 78-67

By Andrew Logue Jan. 17, 2023 11:55 PM EST

Kansas fans celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 62-60 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Adams scores late, No. 2 Kansas edges No. 14 Iowa St 62-60

By David Smale Jan. 14, 2023 06:30 PM EST

Iowa State forward Robert Jones is fouled by Texas Tech guard Lamar Washington, left, while driving to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 14 Iowa State coasts to 84-50 win over Texas Tech

By Andrew Logue Jan. 10, 2023 10:15 PM EST

TCU guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) reacts after making a three point basket against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Kalscheur nets late 3, No. 25 Iowa State beats No. 17 TCU

By Stefan Stevenson Jan. 07, 2023 04:40 PM EST

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill (2) grabs a rebound over teammate Osun Osunniyi (21) and Baylor forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State knocks off No. 12 Baylor, 77-62 in Big 12 opener

By Andrew Logue Dec. 31, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Grill scores 14, Iowa State stops Western Michigan 73-58

Dec. 18, 2022 03:04 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Caleb Grill scored 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting with three 3-pointers and Iowa State cruised to a 73-57 win over Western Michigan on Sunday. ...

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Michigan, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Western Michigan Broncos at Iowa State Cyclones 12/18/2022

Dec. 18, 2022 02:06 PM EST

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) defends as McNeese State guard Trae English (1) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Kunc scores 21, No. 20 Iowa St uses big run, tops McNeese St

By Andrew Logue Dec. 11, 2022 08:25 PM EST

Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) tries to steal the ball from Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Fast start helps Iowa beat No. 20 Iowa State 75-56

By John Bohnenkamp Dec. 08, 2022 10:19 PM EST

Iowa State University guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) poses during men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune via AP)
Cyclones hoping they can build on surprise run to Sweet 16

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway watches practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter's plays Purdue in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
TIPPING OFF: Peacocks looking to strut their stuff vs Purdue

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2022 02:14 AM EDT

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
TIPPING OFF: Peacocks looking to strut their stuff vs Purdue

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jahcobi Neath drives past Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16

By Jay Cohen Mar. 20, 2022 08:46 PM EDT

Bellarmine forward Ethan Claycomb (0) dribbles as West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Bellarmine Knights at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/30/2021

Nov. 30, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Iowa State guard Jaden Walker waits to speak to reporters during Iowa State's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Otzelberger faces tall task bringing back magic to Cyclones

By Eric Olson Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2021 05:35 PM EDT