Iowa State Cyclones Down Kansas State, 76-72

Jada Williams and Audi Crooks combine for 42 points in Big 12 victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 76-72 on Sunday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Jada Williams scored 22 points and Audi Crooks added 20 as the Cyclones moved to 20-6 overall and 8-6 in Big 12 play. Kansas State drops to 14-13 on the season and 7-7 in conference action.

Why it matters

This victory continues Iowa State's strong season under head coach Bill Fennelly, who is in his 38th year of coaching. The Cyclones have now reached the 20-win mark for the 19th time under Fennelly, showcasing the program's consistent success. Meanwhile, Kansas State's loss keeps them in the middle of the Big 12 standings, as they look to improve their postseason positioning.

The details

Iowa State led for over 32 minutes in the game, but Kansas State made a late push, cutting the lead to just two points multiple times in the fourth quarter. However, the Cyclones were able to ice the game away at the free-throw line, finishing 25-of-28 from the charity stripe. Jada Williams led the way for Iowa State with 22 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds, while Audi Crooks added 20 points and 9 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

The players

Jada Williams

A junior guard for the Iowa State Cyclones who scored a team-high 22 points, along with 9 assists and 5 rebounds.

Audi Crooks

A standout forward for the Iowa State Cyclones who scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Bill Fennelly

The head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team, who is in his 38th year of coaching.

Taryn Sides

A player for the Kansas State Wildcats who scored a game-high 23 points, 20 of which came in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcased the continued excellence of the Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball program under coach Bill Fennelly. Despite a late push from Kansas State, the Cyclones were able to hold on for the victory, improving to 20-6 on the season. The performance of Jada Williams and Audi Crooks was particularly impressive, as they combined for 42 of Iowa State's 76 points.