Alert Top Story COLLEGE BASKETBALL | IOWA STATE What ISU coach Bill Fennelly said about Jada Williams' career-high, poor free-throw shooting ben.hutchens Jan 21, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Updated May 6, 2026 0 Iowa State guard Jada Williams during an NCAA basketball game against Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke). Michael Wyke Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ben.hutchens AMES — Iowa State earned a much-needed win on Wednesday night, beating Cincinnati 93-68.kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 rJ4=@?6D 2G@:565 H92E H@F=5 92G6 366? 2 D:I\82>6 =@D:?8 DEC62<[ D@>6E9:?8 E92E’D ?6G6C 92AA6?65 :? b` D62D@?D F?56C 4@249 q:== u6??6==J] %92E =2DE 92AA6?65 :? `hhc\hd[ H96? x$& =@DE ?:?6 4@?D64FE:G6 82>6D :? E96 =2DE J62C @7 4@249 %96C6D2 q64<6C’D E6?FC6] k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQmxE’D 2=D@ 2 C6G6?86 H:? 2D k2 E:E=6lQs:D2DE6C DEC:<6D 2D x@H2 $E2E6 =@D6D D64@?5 DEC2:89E 82>6[ pC:2??2 y24<D@? 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Bill Fennelly postgame Cincinnati | Iowa State basketball | Jan. 21 Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly discusses a 93-68 win against Cincinnati and guard Jada Williams' career-high 44 points.
2026 Iowa State football schedule for Jimmy Rogers' first year revealed See Iowa State's complete 2026 football schedule.Â
3 Takeaways: Joshua Jefferson sets Iowa State triple-double record in win vs UCF Joshua Jefferson becomes first Iowa State basketball player with two triple doubles
Why Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers plans on holding a "spring showcase" instead of spring game Will Iowa State football have a spring game under new coach Jimmy Rogers? Not quite, but there will be a "spring showcase."
Matt Campbell, former Iowa State coaches, have helped Jimmy Rogers in transition "I talked to Coach Campbell about the roster. He was great. He was great. So was (Taylor) Mouser and the staff that left. I got no complaints."
Winter storm changes time for Iowa State vs Oklahoma State basketball game Iowa State's game Saturday at Oklahoma State will now start at 2 p.m. due to inclement weather.Â
Knicks Are NBA Champions! Jonathan Macri & CP "The Fanchise" Reflect on a Historic Title | NY Got Game
Knicks Are NBA Champions! Jonathan Macri & CP "The Fanchise" Reflect on a Historic Title | NY Got Game
