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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Iowa State tried its best to pull the second double-digit upset of the day at the Sprint Center.At the end of the day – literally – No. 6 Texas had too much for the eleventh-seeded Cyclones in an 82-75 victory Wednesday night. An ISU-heavy crowd saw its team extend its string of first-round Big 12 Tournament exits to five and may have seen all-Big 12 forward Craig Brackins for the final time.ISU (15-17, 4-12) waited all ... continue reading

It's official: Marquis Gilstrap has played his one and only season at Iowa State.Gilstrap's request for a sixth season of eligibility has been denied, coach Greg McDermott said following the Cyclones' 82-75 opening-round Big 12 Tournament loss to Texas Wednesday night.McDermott learned of the NCAA's decision Tuesday.He didn't tell the 6-7 senior forward until after Gilstrap scored 17 points and pulled down eight rebounds against the Longhorns.With that question answered, the big unknown now is whether Craig Brackins will return ... continue reading

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Iowa State is likely to be without star point guard Alison Lacey Friday when the No. 2-seeded Cyclones open Big 12 Tournament play, athletic officials said.An ISU news release Wednesday night said further testing revealed the all-Big 12 senior is recovering from pneumonia. Lacey has missed the Cyclones’ last two games because of the illness and her status for the rest of the weekend’s games is in question.She is, according to the release, expected to return ... continue reading

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Greg McDermott got his long-awaited win over a Top 25 opponent last weekend at fifth-ranked Kansas State.Tonight against No. 6-seeded Texas, McDermott is looking to advance in the Big 12 Tournament for the first time in his four seasons as coach at Iowa State. The No. 11 Cyclones lost its only other game in the Sprint Center two seasons ago and haven’t had a postseason victory since a first-round league tournament win over Baylor in 2005.“It ... continue reading

Northern Iowa seniors Jordan Eglseder and Adam Koch joined Iowa State's Craig Brackins on the USBWA's District VI team, which was announced this morning.District VI includes the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota and North Dakota. The teams were chosen by members of the United States Basketball Writers Association.Eglseder and Koch paced UNI to its second straight Missouri Valley Conference title. Eglseder, who hails from Bellevue,  averaged a team-high 12 points and 7.3 rebounds a game . ... continue reading

AMES -- The support of his boss? Check.Great practice and game facilities? Check.Twenty-win seasons and postseason appearances? Those will be up to Coach Greg McDermott, who received a timely vote of confidence Monday from Athletic Director Jamie Pollard and will be Iowa State’s men’s basketball coach for the foreseeable future.The Cyclones are in the midst of their fourth straight losing season and have disappointed greatly this year at 15-16 overall and 4-12 in the conference heading into Wednesday night’s Big ... continue reading

Despite a disappointing season, Iowa State basketball coach Greg McDermott is receiving a vote of confidence from athletic director Jamie Pollard.Pollard and McDermott held a news conference Monday where they discussed the Cyclones' frustrating season and the program's future. Pollard insisted he sees McDermott as part of that future.Iowa State started the season strong but stumbled in the second half to finish 15-16 with four Big 12 wins.Pollard says the losses have been ... continue reading

AMES --Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard finally addressed the status of coach Greg McDermott and his place as leader of the men's basketball program.It's good news for McDermott and his supporters.Pollard e-mailed a letter Monday to donors that, in large part, pledges his support of McDermott. The fourth-year coach is under contract through the 2014-15 season.Pollard is expected to speak with reporters later today.McDermott is 59-67 overall and 18-46 in Big ... continue reading

AMES – Missing its point guard and best player, Iowa State still was able to send its seniors out on a high note Saturday and tie the school record with 23 regular-season victories.With a 59-41 victory over Colorado at Hilton Coliseum, the No. 13-ranked Cyclones (23-6, 11-5 Big 12) locked up the second seed and a first-round bye in next week’s Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Games today will help determine who their opponent could be at 5 ... continue reading

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State had ailing senior guard Alison Lacey for all of two seconds on Saturday.Lacey's teammates stepped up in her absence, allowing the Cyclones' star some much-needed rest heading into the Big 12 tournament.Kelsey Bolte scored 19 points, freshman Anna Prins added 12 and No. 13 Iowa State beat Colorado 59-41 Saturday to lock up the No. 2 seed for next week's conference tournament.The Cyclones (23-6, 11-5) did it ... continue reading

AMES – Iowa State’s senior class is all about the ultimate goal of an NCAA wrestling title.First things first. They’ve got a chance at a fourth straight Big 12 championship Saturday at the McCasland Field House in Norman, Okla., and put that group of Cyclones in select company.“We are more concerned with Nationals, but it would be something special to be a part of,” said senior 197-pounder Jake Varner, who won his only individual conference title as a sophomore. “Not ... continue reading

AMES – There will be one very notable absence Saturday when Iowa State’s senior class plays it final regular season game at Hilton Coliseum.Star point guard Alison Lacey won’t be in uniform and may not even be in the building for the No. 13 Cyclones’ 2 p.m. game against Colorado. Lacey is fighting a respiratory illness that caused her to miss Wednesday’s loss at Oklahoma State and will keep her out of the lineup until next week’s Big 12 Tournament ... continue reading

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Sloan scored 14 points and No. 24 Texas A&M held off Iowa State 60-56 on Saturday for its fifth win in six gamesKhris Middleton added 12 points for the Aggies (19-7, 8-4 Big 12), who bounced back from a close loss to top-ranked Kansas on Monday with their seventh straight win over the Cyclones.Texas A&M let a 10-point lead dwindle to 54-53 before David Loubeau's inside basket gave the Aggies a 56-53 lead with 1:10 ... continue reading

DES MOINES — It’s the best of both worlds for Kevin Jackson at this week’s state wrestling tournament.

The losses are piling up for Iowa State, and it’s looking like they are taking their toll on Coach Greg McDermott.“The start of the game was a joke,” said an emotional McDermott, who watched his team drop its fifth straight game and eighth in nine tries against Big 12 Conference opponents last night, 69-64, to Oklahoma State at Hilton Coliseum.The Cyclones (13-13, 2-9) fought back from a 20-point first-half deficit and led briefly midway through the second half before OSU’s ... continue reading

Iowa State announced Wednesday that Bobby Elliott is returning to the school for his third stint as an assistant football coach. Elliott will be the Cyclones' secondary coach and recruiting coordinator.Here's the press release from ISU:BOBBY ELLIOTT HEADED BACK TO ISU FOOTBALL STAFFExperience counts. That is why Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads is bringing Bobby Elliott, a coaching and recruiting veteran of more than 30 years, back to Iowa State as secondary coach and recruiting coordinator.  It is the ... continue reading

A bright spot during what's been a disappointing Big 12 Conference season for Iowa State's men's basketball team has been the continued improvement of big man Justin Hamilton.'He's playing the best basketball of his career,' Coach Greg McDermott said.That's not saying a whole lot, considering Hamilton's career on the hardwood has spanned all of five years. The 6foot-11, 255-pound center has gone from project to starter, and heading into Wednesday's 7 p.m. home game against Oklahoma State is a ... continue reading

AMES — Chris Colvin’s attitude and performance have undergone sweeping changes.Last month at this time, Iowa State’s freshman guard was on the bench and in the doghouse, suspended for unspecified conduct detrimental to the team. He was reinstated early because of injury, dismissal and defection — and has returned to the lineup a better player and teammate, his coach said.“What we hoped the suspension would accomplish has been accomplished,” Coach Greg McDermott said. “He values more his opportunity to play ... continue reading

A closer look at the match up tonight in Big 12 basketball.Iowa State (13-10, 2-6 Big 12) at Missouri (17-6, 5-3); Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. CT, Mizzou ArenaOn the Air: CTN: Ames/Des Moines (WOI); Cedar Rapids/Waterloo (KCRG); Davenport (WHBF); Sioux City (KCAU); Mason City/Ottumwa/Keokuk (Mediacom)Iowa State-Missouri Probable Starters:Iowa State CyclonesG- Diante Garrett: 8.5 ppg., 5.3 apg.G- Scott Christopherson: 7 ppg, 2 rpg.F- Marquis Gilstrap: 14.7 ppg, 9.2 rpg.F- Craig Brackins: 17 ppg, 8.1 rpg.C- Justin Hamilton: 5.8 ppg, 4.4..Missouri Tigers:G- Kim ... continue reading

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly has built one of the most stable programs in the Big 12.The Cyclones have reached a pair of regional finals and developed one of the nation's strongest fan bases under his watch, which is why the school gave Fennelly what amounts to a lifetime contract a few years back.That's also why Fennelly would have gotten a pass if the Cyclones took a step back this season. Iowa State lost three ... continue reading

AMES — Iowa State’s top two scorers and rebounders each said Monday they are open to delaying professional careers in favor of returning to school next season.Craig Brackins and Marquis Gilstrap are drawing interest from NBA scouts and could enter their names in the draft, which Brackins nearly did last April before deciding to come back. Most believed the junior would play out this season and go pro.Not so fast my friend.“As soon as the season is over I’m going ... continue reading

AMES — Iowa State’s popular locker room videos started in March 2008 after a women’s NCAA basketball tournament loss to Rutgers at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.Video of Coach Bill Fennelly’s postgame talk that night drew thousands of Web hits. The camera was rolling again during the Cyclones’ Elite Eight run a year ago and ISU’s behind-the-scenes work went nationwide this fall with football coach Paul Rhoads’ talk at Nebraska.The video — which ISU Director of Web Services Tyler ... continue reading

AMES — Tyler Rutherford’s corner of Iowa State’s athletics offices can be described as organized chaos.Cameras, monitors, computer cords and papers take up desk and floor space inside his tiny cubicle, which doesn’t do his vast responsibilities justice.ISU’s director of Web site services is responsible for the content, design and organizational upkeep of the department’s communication with the outside world. In an age when fans are consuming so much online information at such a rapid rate, Rutherford’s work on ISU’s ... continue reading

AMES, Iowa (AP) — A year on the job and success on the field helped Iowa State's football coaches put up some impressive numbers in their recruiting.In announcing the signing of 28 recruits Wednesday, coach Paul Rhoads said he was especially pleased with his staff's success rate.Fifteen recruits made official visits during the 2009 football season and 14 of those players signed with the Cyclones. Of the 32 total players who made official visits to campus, only four did not ... continue reading

AMES — Playing in the Big 12 Conference has been quarterback Jared Barnett’s dream for as long as he can remember.“That’s big time football,” Barnett said. “The Big 12 is where playmakers want to be.”It’s where Barnett will call home starting next season once he officially accepts Iowa State’s scholarship offer today on college football’s national signing day. The Cyclones are expecting to add about 25 players.Barnett is not the only member of his team — or family — joining ... continue reading