After four losses during the non-conference portion of the schedule, Iowa State has found its way to the top of the Big 12 Conference standings with a 5-0 record that included come-from-behind wins by the Cyclones over West Virginia and Baylor this week to earn NCAA.com Team of the Week honors.
Big 12 tournament champions in 2023, Iowa State lost three starters from last season and has had to slowly find its way back to prominence behind a strong freshman class and veterans asked to elevate their games. At 5-0, Iowa State is currently tied with Kansas State atop the conference standings.
The Cyclones opened the week on Jan. 10 by rallying from a 19-point deficit at home to stun No. 24 West Virginia, 74-64. It was Iowa State’s first ranked victory of the season.
Freshman center Audi Crooks led the way for Iowa State with a 22-point and 11-rebound double-double. Senior guard Emily Ryan had a pivotal fourth quarter to seal the victory, scoring…
