IOWA STATE IOWA STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Hilton Coliseum hosts one of college basketball's most consistently strong programs, where coach Bill Fennelly has built Iowa State women's basketball into a Big 12 Conference powerhouse. The squad enters with a 20-6 overall record, led by a dominant 16-2 home mark that underscores the venue's significance in their success. Fennelly's roster of 13 players averages 82.7 points per game while holding opponents to just 65.2, demonstrating a balanced offensive-defensive approach that has generated an 8-4 conference record.

Iowa State's 31,105-student campus in Ames provides strong institutional support for a program competing in a conference featuring perennial tournament teams. The Cyclones' road struggles at 4-4 away from Hilton stand in sharp contrast to their home dominance, suggesting Fennelly has prioritized creating a fortress environment where opponents face significant challenges. With their conference record reflecting competitive positioning in the Big 12, Iowa State continues the legacy established since the university's 1858 founding, maintaining relevance among college basketball's mid-tier elite programs.

KEY FACTS

SchoolIowa State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationIowa State, Iowa
VenueHilton Coliseum
Head CoachBill Fennelly

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
1Reese BeatyG
24Addy BrownF
55Audi CrooksC
12Kenzie HareG
25Sydney HarrisF
2Arianna JacksonG
7Freya JensenG
5Evangelia PaulkG
32Aili TankeG
9Lilly TauleleiC
3Alisa WilliamsF
8Jada WilliamsG
22Reagan WilsonG

SEASON RECORD

22-10

Overall

17-5

Home

5-5

Away

10-6

Conference

81.7 PPG / 67.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 85-36
Nov 6Southern JaguarsW 85-58
Nov 9Sacred Heart PioneersW 99-34
Nov 13Valparaiso BeaconsW 97-50
Nov 16Norfolk State SpartansW 98-52
Nov 21Drake BulldogsW 87-60
Nov 23Mercyhurst LakersW 112-62
Nov 28Marquette Golden EaglesW 84-73
Nov 30Indiana HoosiersW 106-95
Dec 7Northern Illinois HuskiesW 105-52
Dec 11Iowa HawkeyesW 74-69
Dec 14Northern Iowa PanthersW 81-53
Dec 21Kansas JayhawksW 79-76
Dec 31Houston CougarsW 80-62
Jan 4Baylor BearsL 70-72
Jan 7Cincinnati BearcatsL 63-71
Jan 11West Virginia MountaineersL 70-83
Jan 15Colorado BuffaloesL 62-68
Jan 18Oklahoma State CowgirlsL 58-86
Jan 22Cincinnati BearcatsW 93-68
Jan 24Arizona WildcatsW 90-65
Jan 29Texas Tech Lady RaidersW 84-70
Jan 31UCF KnightsW 65-52
Feb 8Utah UtesW 79-72
Feb 11BYU CougarsL 69-83
Feb 15Kansas State WildcatsW 76-72
Feb 19Arizona State Sun DevilsW 90-64
Feb 22TCU Horned FrogsL 73-80
Feb 26Oklahoma State CowgirlsL 77-88
Mar 1Kansas State WildcatsW 93-79
Mar 5Arizona State Sun DevilsL 68-77
Mar 21Syracuse OrangeL 63-72

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Iowa State Women's Basketball compete in?
Iowa State Iowa State Women's Basketball competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Iowa State play women's basketball home games?
Iowa State Women's Basketball plays home games at Hilton Coliseum in Iowa State, IA.
Who is the head coach of Iowa State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Iowa State Iowa State Women's Basketball is Bill Fennelly.
When was Iowa State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Iowa State Women's Basketball is not currently available.