Iowa State Women's Basketball Wins Fifth Straight, Defeats Utah 79-72

Cyclones take down Utes on the road behind Audi Crooks' 26 points

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team won its fifth straight game, defeating the Utah Utes 79-72 on the road. Iowa State was led by Audi Crooks, who scored 26 points, and also got double-digit contributions from Jada Williams (14 points), Arianna Jackson (12 points), and Sydney Harris (12 points). The Cyclones made 10 three-pointers in the game, their 10th such game this season.

Why it matters

This victory extends Iowa State's winning streak to five games and keeps them in contention in the competitive Big 12 conference. The Cyclones have been a strong team all season, and this road win over a solid Utah squad demonstrates their ability to win tough games away from home.

The details

Iowa State took the lead for good late in the first quarter and never relinquished it, leading by as many as 12 points in the second half. Crooks continued her impressive season, recording her 90th consecutive game with double-digit points and her 17th 20-point game. The Cyclones' balanced scoring attack, with four players in double figures, proved too much for Utah to overcome despite a 22-point effort from the Utes' Reese Ross.

  • The game was played on February 7, 2026.

The players

Audi Crooks

A standout player for the Iowa State Cyclones, Crooks scored a game-high 26 points and extended her streak of double-digit scoring games to 90.

Jada Williams

A key contributor for Iowa State, Williams scored 14 points and hit two early three-pointers to help the Cyclones take the lead.

Arianna Jackson

Jackson scored 12 points for Iowa State, including four made three-pointers, to provide outside shooting to complement Crooks' inside presence.

Sydney Harris

Harris also scored 12 points for the Cyclones, knocking down four three-pointers of her own to help Iowa State's prolific outside shooting.

Reese Ross

The leading scorer for Utah, Ross poured in 22 points in the losing effort against the Cyclones.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big road win for us against a tough Utah team. Our balanced scoring attack and ability to knock down three-pointers really helped us pull away in the second half.”

— Audi Crooks, Iowa State Player

What’s next

Iowa State will look to continue its winning streak when it returns home to face Kansas State on February 12th.

The takeaway

Iowa State's impressive road victory over Utah demonstrates the Cyclones' depth and versatility, as they were able to get contributions from multiple players to secure the win. This win keeps Iowa State firmly in the hunt for a top spot in the competitive Big 12 conference.