Audi Crooks Highlights 3 Iowa State Cyclones Players Earning Big 12 Honors The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team concluded the 2025-26 regular season with a 22-8 record, marking the fifth consecutive year the program has secured at least 21 victories. The team’s .733 winning percentage ranks as the 11th highest in program history, setting the stage for a strong postseason run after a decisive 93-79 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats. Audi Crooks, a standout performer for the Cyclones, made history during the win by scoring 41 points, elevating her to fifth in Big 12 conference history with five career 40-point games. This achievement ties her with Brittney Griner, the former Baylor Bears star, for the most such performances in conference history. Crooks’ dominance on the court was further highlighted by her selection to the All-Big 12 First Team, where she led the conference in scoring with 25.6 points per game. She also ranked among the top performers in field goal percentage (65.1%), 2-point field goal percentage (66.4%), and effective field goal percentage (65.2%). Her all-around impact extended to 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. Joining Crooks on the All-Big 12 First Team was guard Jada Williams, who led the conference with 7.7 assists per game in her first season with Iowa State after transferring from the Arizona Wildcats. Williams contributed 15.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, alongside 0.9 steals in 29.5 minutes of play. The Cyclones’ success in securing multiple first-team selections placed them among three programs with multiple players on the 10-player list, alongside TCU and the Kansas Jayhawks. Beyond individual accolades, the Cyclones also recognized junior guard Arianna Jackson as the Scholar-Athlete of the Year.#big_12 #audi_crooks #iowa_state_cyclones #jada_williams #arrianna_jackson
Audi Crooks Highlights 3 Iowa State Cyclones Players Earning Big 12 Honors The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team concluded the 2025-26 regular season with a 22-8 record, marking their fifth consecutive campaign with at least 21 wins. The .733 winning percentage ranks as the 11th highest in program history, setting the stage for postseason play after a decisive 93-79 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats. Audi Crooks made history during that game by scoring 41 points, elevating her career total of 40+ point games to five. This achievement ties her with Brittney Griner, formerly of Baylor, for the most in Big 12 conference history. Crooks’ dominance on the offensive end was instrumental in the Cyclones’ success, as she led the conference in scoring with 25.6 points per game, while also excelling in field goal percentage (65.1%), 2-point field goal percentage (66.4%), and effective field goal percentage (65.2%). Her all-around performance included 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. Crooks’ accolades extended beyond her individual stats. She was named to the All-Big 12 First Team, joining a select group of 10 players recognized for their season-long contributions. Alongside her, guard Jada Williams also earned a spot on the first team. Williams, who transferred from the Arizona Wildcats, led the Big 12 with 7.7 assists per game in her first season with Iowa State. She averaged 15.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, complemented by 0.9 steals in 29.5 minutes of play. The Cyclones’ success was further highlighted by their representation on the All-Big 12 Team, as they became one of three programs with multiple players named to the 10-team group, alongside TCU and Kansas.#big_12 #audi_crooks #iowa_state_cyclones #jada_williams #arianna_jackson
