Iowa State Cyclones Defeat Central Florida, 65-52

Women's college basketball team extends double-figure scoring streak to 89 games

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:55pm

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The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team defeated the Central Florida Knights 65-52 on Saturday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum. The win moves Iowa State's all-time record to 889-683 (.566) and 351-363 (.492) in conference play. Head coach Bill Fennelly's career record now stands at 818-383 (.681), with 652 of those wins coming at Iowa State.

Why it matters

The Cyclones' victory extends the longest active double-figure scoring streak in NCAA women's basketball, belonging to Iowa State's Audi Crooks at 89 games. This is the longest streak among Big 12 players since Baylor's Brittney Griner's 116-game streak.

The details

Arianna Jackson had a career-high performance for the Cyclones, scoring 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range. Evangelia Paulk also tied her season-high with 9 points, including 2 made 3-pointers.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Iowa State next plays the Utah Utes on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. MT.

The players

Bill Fennelly

The head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team, with a career record of 818-383 (.681) in 38 seasons, including 652 wins at Iowa State.

Audi Crooks

An Iowa State player who extended her double-figure scoring streak to 89 games, the longest active streak in NCAA women's basketball.

Arianna Jackson

An Iowa State player who scored a career-high 18 points, including 6 made 3-pointers.

Evangelia Paulk

An Iowa State player who tied her season-high with 9 points, including 2 made 3-pointers.

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What’s next

The Cyclones will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to take on the Utah Utes on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. MT. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

The takeaway

Iowa State's women's basketball team continues to be a force in the Big 12, with their veteran head coach Bill Fennelly leading the way. The Cyclones' extended scoring streak and career-high performances from players like Arianna Jackson and Evangelia Paulk show the depth and talent on this team as they look to make a push in conference play.