AMES — Nate Heise’s go-ahead three-pointer to help No. 6 Iowa State beat No. 2 Houston was monumental. But, it might not even be the best play a Heise made Tuesday.
Iowa State guard Nate Heise celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a college basketball game against Houston, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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United States' Taylor Heise celebrates after scoring a goal against Sweden during the second period of a women's ice hockey semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
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United States' Taylor Heise (27) joins the celebration after Abbey Murphy, third from left, scored a goal against Sweden during the second period of a women's ice hockey semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
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United States' forward Taylor Heise (27) controls the puck during a women's ice hockey semifinal game between the United States and Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Alexander Nemenov/Pool Photo via AP)
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Iowa State guard Nate Heise, top, grabs a rebound over Houston guard Emanuel Sharp, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State guard Nate Heise celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a college basketball game against Houston, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
United States' Taylor Heise celebrates after scoring a goal against Sweden during the second period of a women's ice hockey semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
United States' Taylor Heise (27) joins the celebration after Abbey Murphy, third from left, scored a goal against Sweden during the second period of a women's ice hockey semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
United States' forward Taylor Heise (27) controls the puck during a women's ice hockey semifinal game between the United States and Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Alexander Nemenov/Pool Photo via AP)
Iowa State guard Nate Heise, top, grabs a rebound over Houston guard Emanuel Sharp, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
