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Iowa State signs coach Kevin Jackson through '18

AMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State has extended wrestling coach Kevin Jackson's contract through 2018.

Jackson, a 1992 Olympic gold medalist for the U.S., has been with the Cyclones for the past six seasons.

Iowa State went 11-2 in dual meets in 2014-15 and finished with its best winning percentage since 2010. Jackson has coached four national champions at Iowa State, including recent 197-pound winner Kyven Gadson.

The Cyclones say more details regarding Jackson's new deal will be released at a later date.

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