Sun Jan 04 19:30:00 UTC 2026: Summary:
The No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones (14-0, 2-0 Big 12) are set to host the No. 22 Baylor Bears (12-3, 1-1 Big 12) at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Iowa State looks to continue their undefeated season, matching their best start to a season in program history. The Cyclones are led by a strong trio of Addy Brown, Audi Crooks, and Jada Williams, who have garnered national attention. Crooks is on an 80-game double-figure scoring streak, the longest in the nation. Iowa State beat Houston 80-62 on New Year’s Eve, marking their 14th win.
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Undefeated Iowa State Faces Ranked Baylor in Key Big 12 Matchup
AMES, Iowa – The No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones (14-0, 2-0 Big 12) will put their undefeated record on the line Sunday as they host the No. 22 Baylor Bears (12-3, 1-1 Big 12) at Hilton Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Iowa State is riding high after matching the program’s best-ever start to a season with a dominant 80-62 victory over Houston on New Year’s Eve. Center Audi Crooks led the charge with 35 points, marking her fifth consecutive game scoring 30 or more points and extending her double-figure scoring streak to an astounding 80 games, the longest active streak in NCAA women’s basketball. Point guard Jada Williams contributed 16 points and a career-high 14 assists.
The Cyclones’ success is largely attributed to the stellar play of Brown, Crooks, and Williams, who are dominating the Big 12 statistical rankings. Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly will look to this trio to continue their exceptional performance against a tough Baylor squad.
Baylor is coming off an 12-3 start to the season and represents a significant challenge for the Cyclones.
Iowa State is encouraging fans to “White Out Hilton” to show their support. With a win, Iowa State would start the season 15-0 for the first time in program history.
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