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Cyclones Survive Poor Shooting Effort to Beat Knights
Iowa State overcomes cold shooting night to defeat Central Florida in Big 12 women's basketball matchup.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:55pm
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The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Central Florida Knights 65-52 in a Big 12 women's basketball game on Saturday, despite shooting just 39% from the field and 9-for-36 from three-point range. The Knights also struggled offensively, shooting 36% from the field and 1-for-9 from three. Iowa State was led by Jada Williams with 23 points and Arianna Jackson with 18 points, including 6 three-pointers.
Why it matters
The win keeps Iowa State in the hunt for a top spot in the Big 12 standings, while Central Florida continues to struggle in conference play. The Cyclones' ability to grind out a victory despite their poor shooting performance shows their resilience and depth.
The details
Iowa State trailed 8-4 early but went on a 13-0 run sparked by three-pointers from Evangelia Paulk and Arianna Jackson. The Cyclones led 17-12 after the first quarter and 31-23 at halftime. Central Florida cut the deficit to 8 late in the third quarter, but Jackson hit another triple to give Iowa State a 46-35 lead heading into the fourth. Jada Williams led Iowa State with 23 points, while Audi Crooks recorded her 89th consecutive double-digit scoring game, the longest streak in NCAA Division I.
- The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The players
Jada Williams
The leading scorer for Iowa State, finishing with 23 points in the game.
Arianna Jackson
Scored 18 points for Iowa State, including 6 three-pointers.
Audi Crooks
Recorded her 89th consecutive double-digit scoring game, the longest streak in NCAA Division I.
Jacorriah Bracey
Led Central Florida with 16 points in the losing effort.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
Despite their poor shooting performance, the Iowa State Cyclones were able to grind out a victory over the Central Florida Knights, showcasing their resilience and depth as a team. This win keeps them in contention for a top spot in the Big 12 standings.
