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Key Takeaways
- Iowa State’s track and field teams recorded 10 top 10 performances at the 2026 Bill Bergan Classic, with Rachel Joseph setting a school record in the 600 yard run.
- The men’s basketball team fell to Cincinnati 79-70, while the women’s basketball team lost to Oklahoma State 86-58.
- The tennis team competed at the Jayhawk Invitational, picking up several singles and doubles victories against Kansas State, Kansas, and Memphis.
- The swimming and diving team finished fifth at the Big 12 East Showdown, with Kate Mitchell placing fifth in platform diving and Emma Kuhn placing second in the 200-yard individual medley.
- Cyclone gymnastics finished third at a meet hosted by New Hampshire, with Haylee Hardin placing first in both vault and floor exercises.
Introduction to Iowa State Sports
The Iowa State Cyclones had a busy weekend, with seven sports competing in various events across the country. As reported, "Iowa State’s track and field teams took to Lied Recreation Center for the 2026 Bill Bergan Classic." The teams recorded 10 top 10 performances, with Rachel Joseph setting a school record in the 600 yard run with a time of 1:18.50. Sydney Willits also had a notable performance, claiming first place in the long jump with a leap of 21-0 3/4, which has her tied for fifth nationally.
Track and Field Performance
The 2026 Bill Bergan Classic saw several colleges competing at Lied Rec, including Northern Iowa, Northern Illinois, Drake, and Iowa Central CC. As noted, "Jared Larson" was in attendance, and the event was a great opportunity for the Cyclones to showcase their skills. Rachel Joseph’s record-breaking performance in the 600 yard run was a highlight of the event, and Sydney Willits’ impressive long jump has her ranked highly nationally. According to the article, "Willits’ best leap was 21-0 3/4, which has her tied for fifth nationally."
Basketball Updates
The men’s basketball team fell to Cincinnati 79-70, with Milan Momcilovic scoring 34 points. The team connected on nine 3-point baskets, with Momcilovic making eight of them. The women’s basketball team also suffered a loss, falling to Oklahoma State 86-58. Audi Crooks and Jada Williams each scored 15 points for the Cyclones. As the article states, "The women’s basketball team fell 86-58 to Oklahoma State on Sunday." The teams will look to bounce back in their upcoming games, with the men’s team taking on UCF on Tuesday and the women’s team hosting Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Tennis and Swimming Competitions
The Iowa State tennis team competed at the Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kansas, picking up several singles and doubles victories against Kansas State, Kansas, and Memphis. The swimming and diving team finished fifth at the Big 12 East Showdown, held at CRWC Natatorium in Houston. Kate Mitchell placed fifth in platform diving, while Emma Kuhn placed second in the 200-yard individual medley. Carlotta Gazzola also had a notable performance, placing fourth in the 1650-yard freestyle. As reported, "The swimming and diving team finished fifth at the Big 12 East Showdown held at CRWC Natatorium located in Houston."
Gymnastics and Wrestling
The Cyclone gymnastics team finished third at a meet hosted by New Hampshire, with Haylee Hardin placing first in both vault and floor exercises. Frederique Sgarbossa placed third on beam and second in the all-around. The Iowa State wrestling team crowned one champion, Connor Euton, and placed 10 on the podium at the Cyclone Open. Brackets are published on FloWrestling. As the article notes, "Cyclone gymnastics finished third at a meet hosted by New Hampshire on Sunday, the other two teams in attendance were Air Force and the University of Bridgeport."
NFL Divisional Round and Upcoming Games
Several former Cyclones competed in the NFL Divisional Round, with Eyioma Uwazurike and J.R. Singleton advancing to the Championship games of the AFC and NFC, respectively. Uwazurike tallied three tackles in Denver’s 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Iowa State men’s basketball team takes on UCF on Tuesday, while the women’s basketball team hosts Cincinnati on Wednesday. The track and field teams will compete at the Cyclone Open on Friday, and the wrestling team takes on Northern Colorado at 7 p.m. on Friday. As reported, "No. 9 Iowa State men’s basketball takes on UCF, a team receiving votes in the latest AP Poll, on Tuesday at 6 p.m."
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