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IOWA STATE FALLS AT NO. 5 TEXAS

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February 19th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

AUSTIN, Texas – Iowa State (14-10, 8-6 Big 12) fell to No. 5 Texas (24-3, 11-3 Big 12) on the road by score of 81-60 Saturday.

Iowa State led with less than five minutes remaining in the second quarter, but Texas followed with a 15-2 run to end the half up by 10. The Cyclones pulled back within five late in the third quarter, but Texas followed to pull away by a margin ISU could not come back from.

Audi Crooks took hold of the most field goals made in a season by a freshman, now totaling 171 to pass the previous best of 163 set by Colleen Peterson in 1975-76. Crooks entered double figures in the early goings of the second quarter, going on to total 24 points for the rookie’s 11th total and second-straight 20-point game.

Emily Ryan hit career assist No. 700 to become the third Cyclone in program history to hit the mark, now totaling 702 after her seven assists today.

Addy Brown also notched double-figure points with 11, also totaling five rebounds and four assists.

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Iowa State continues its stint through Texas, next meeting Houston Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+