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Dana Becker

Dana Becker

Joined: Nov 6, 2024

Dana Becker has been a sports writer in Iowa since 2000, writing for The Fort Dodge Messenger, Mason City Globe-Gazette, Cedar Rapids Gazette and others. Dana resides in north-central Iowa.

Addy Brown and the Iowa State women topped Texas Tech on Tuesday night in Ames.
Basketball

Iowa State women win third straight, but see 30-year streak come to an end

The Iowa State women rolled Texas Tech, but failed to continue a 30-year streak of making a 3-pointer

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Jamie Pollard, Iowa State's Director of Athletics, announced price increases for the athletic programs starting in 2025.
Football

Iowa State announces huge increase to be a Cyclone fan in 2025

Iowa State needs $20 million to cover costs of revenue sharing, contracts for Matt Campbell, TJ Otzelberger

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Kyle Kempt, a former Iowa State player, has taken on a new job after coaching the Cyclones the past several seasons.
Football

Iowa State coaching staff loses Kyle Kempt to in-state school

Kyle Kempt takes OC position at Drake University, leaving Iowa State

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Hunter Dickinson leads Kansas into Ames to take on second-ranked Iowa State and Tamin Lipsey Wednesday night.
Basketball

Final stats, analysis: No. 2 Iowa State dominates Kansas in Big 12, Top 10 showdown

Curtis Jones with another big game as Cyclones destroy Kansas inside loud Hilton Coliseum

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Joshua Jefferson and Iowa State welcome in Kansas for a Big 12 showdown Wednesday night.
Basketball

Kansas basketball is ‘gold standard’ of Big 12, according to TJ Otzelberger

Iowa State hosts Kansas in big national matchup Wednesday night

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Tamin Lipsey and Iowa State are off to a strong start ahead of a matchup this week with Kansas.
Basketball

Latest NET rankings see Iowa State at No. 6

Iowa State is ranked sixth in the latest NET release at the midway point of the season

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Audi Crooks and Iowa State return home to face Texas Tech on Tuesday night.
Basketball

How to watch Iowa State women’s basketball vs. Texas Tech: TV channel, live stream

Iowa State returns home riding two-game win streak, faces Texas Tech Tuesday

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TJ Otzelberger and Bill Self square off in a key Big 12 Conference showdown in Ames Wednesday night.
Basketball

Big 12 men’s basketball power rankings topped by Iowa State

Ahead of showdown with Kansas, Iowa State is the top team in the Big 12

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Curtis Jones and Iowa State are ranked second in both the AP and Coaches Polls this week.
Basketball

Iowa State climbs to No. 2 in latest men’s college basketball rankings

Following loss by Tennessee, Iowa State moves into No. 2 slot in latest rankings

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Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey and Hunter Dickinson from Kansas will lead their teams into battle Wednesday night.
Basketball

How to watch Iowa State men’s basketball vs. Kansas: TV channel, spread, game odds

Iowa State-Kansas square off in biggest Big 12 game to date

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Iowa State’s Kysen Terukina helped the Cyclones earn two dual wins on Saturday.
Featured Stories

Iowa State wrestling moves to 7-3 with pair of wins at Virginia Duals

Victories over Ride, Bucknell help Iowa State wrestling get to 7-3 on year

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Sydney Harris had a big game for the Iowa State women in a win over Arizona on Saturday.
Basketball

Iowa State women finish Arizona trip off with second victory

The Iowa State women handle Arizona, 79-58, to get to 3-2 in Big 12

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