Crooks scores 41 points in Iowa State's 93-79 win over Kansas State

Algona native Audi Crooks tallies her 5th 40-point game of the season in victory over Wildcats

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Audi Crooks scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Iowa State to a 93-79 victory over Kansas State on Sunday. Crooks went 16-of-19 from the field and 9-of-9 from the free throw line in the win. The Cyclones outrebounded the Wildcats 48-24 but turned the ball over 24 times compared to 12 for Kansas State.

Why it matters

Crooks' dominant performance continues her standout season for Iowa State, as she now has four 40-point games this year. The win keeps the Cyclones in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.

The details

Iowa State jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on Crooks' layup just 9 seconds into the game. Kansas State briefly took the lead in the first quarter, but the Cyclones responded with a 7-0 run. The Wildcats led by as many as 7 points in the second quarter, but Iowa State closed the half on a 6-0 run to trail 43-37 at the break. The second half was tightly contested, with neither team leading by more than 3 points until the Cyclones pulled away late with a 9-0 run to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday afternoon at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
  • Iowa State (22-8, 10-8 Big 12) will next play in the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City on Thursday at 5:30 PM.

The players

Audi Crooks

A standout junior forward for Iowa State who scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win. Crooks is from Algona, Iowa and has now tallied 5 40-point games this season.

Bill Fennelly

The head coach of the Iowa State women's basketball team.

Gina Garcia

A sophomore guard for Kansas State who was the first player to wear jersey number 6 in the program's history.

Addy Brown

A junior forward for Iowa State who had a game-high 14 rebounds.

Jada Williams

A sophomore guard for Iowa State who contributed to the Cyclones' late 9-0 run to seal the victory.

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What they’re saying

“'Audi was just incredible. Might have been as good of an all-around game as she's played.'”

— Bill Fennelly, Head Coach, Iowa State (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

Iowa State will face the winner of No. 15 seed Arizona and No. 10 seed Arizona State in the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City on Thursday at 5:30 PM.

The takeaway

Audi Crooks' dominant 41-point, 13-rebound performance was the key to Iowa State's victory over Kansas State, keeping the Cyclones in contention for a high seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.