Fri Jan 31 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **Iowa State Cyclones Face No. 11 Kansas State Wildcats in Key Big 12 Showdown**

Manhattan, KS – The Iowa State Cyclones (15-7, 6-3 Big 12) will hit the road to face the No. 11 ranked Kansas State Wildcats (19-2, 7-1 Big 12) on Thursday, January 30th, at 7:30 p.m. CT in Bramlage Coliseum. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, with Eric Frede and Christy Thomaskutty providing commentary. This marks the 104th meeting between these two long-time rivals, with Kansas State holding the overall series lead at 54-49.

Iowa State boasts a dynamic duo in Audi Crooks and Emily Ryan, both named to the Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year Watch List. Crooks, a sophomore, recently became the program’s 35th 1,000-point scorer, achieving the milestone faster than any Cyclone before her. She currently averages 20.4 points per game and is one of the top five scorers among active NCAA Division I players. Crooks’ scoring streak stands at an impressive 53 consecutive games in double figures.

Ryan, a prolific point guard, leads the active NCAA players in career assists and holds multiple Iowa State career records. The Cyclones’ strong ball-handling is evident in their national ranking of 11th in assist/turnover ratio. Their defensive prowess is also noteworthy, holding opponents to 60 points or less on 12 occasions this season.

The game promises a highly competitive clash between two of the Big 12’s top teams, with the Cyclones looking to upset the highly-ranked Wildcats on their home court.

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