Cyclones Fall Short in Heartbreaker | Iowa State Cyclones Basketball News

The Iowa State Cyclones fell just short in a heartbreaker, losing 16-13 to No. 21 Iowa on a last-second field goal. Despite gritty defense that held the Hawkeyes to under 100 rushing yards and tough fourth-quarter resilience, the offense stalled and costly penalties in the second half gave Iowa the edge. Key players including wideout Evan Boyd and multiple defenders went down with injuries, raising concerns for their availability against Bowling Green. Coach Jimmy Rogers praised the team’s toughness while stressing the need to learn from mistakes — and they’re already focused on the next game, no matter who’s on the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/cy-hawk-sidebar-the-good-and-bad-in-isus-16-13-loss-to-iowa-and-the-latest-on-the-injuries/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d81c7d664f8ed658 Report issues to [email protected].