{"id":43187,"date":"2026-02-15T18:36:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T22:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/kansas-state-falls-to-iowa-state-76-72-in-final-minute-thriller\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T18:36:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T22:36:21","slug":"17285-kansas-state-falls-to-iowa-state-76-72-in-final-minute-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/17285-kansas-state-falls-to-iowa-state-76-72-in-final-minute-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas State falls to Iowa State 76-72 in final-minute thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iowa State<\/b> held off a fierce comeback to edge Kansas State<\/b> 76-72 on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones<\/b> survived a last-minute rally that saw the Wildcats<\/b> nearly steal the victory from a 13-point deficit<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Final Score<\/b>: Iowa State 76, Kansas State 72 in women’s basketball<\/li>\n
  • Key Scorers<\/b>: Jada Williams (22 points), Audi Crooks (20 points) led Iowa State<\/li>\n
  • Game Location<\/b>: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa on February 15, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Iowa State Ranking<\/b>: The Cyclones are ranked 25th in college basketball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Cyclones Survive Late-Game Drama<\/h2>\n

    Kansas State<\/b> mounted an impressive comeback bid down the stretch, clawing back from double digits to make this a nail-biter<\/b> finish. The Wildcats<\/b> fought hard in the final moments, but Iowa State’s<\/b> experience and clutch execution proved the difference. The Cyclones<\/b> held their nerve when it mattered most, securing the four-point victory in front of home fans.<\/p>\n

    The Hilton Coliseum<\/b> crowd witnessed an intense battle between two tough Big 12<\/b> conference rivals. K-State<\/b> refused to go quietly, showing the resilience and grit that defines Big 12 basketball. However, Iowa State<\/b> managed to close out the game with composed basketball in the critical moments.<\/p>\n

    Williams and Crooks Lead Iowa State Offense<\/h2>\n

    Jada Williams<\/b> and Audi Crooks<\/b> combined for 42 of Iowa State’s 76 points<\/b>, carrying the scoring load for the Cyclones<\/b>. Williams<\/b> finished with 22 points<\/b> while Crooks<\/b> added 20 points<\/b> in a dominant two-player performance. Their offensive firepower proved essential in withstanding Kansas State’s furious rally and late-game pressure.<\/p>\n

    The 25th-ranked Cyclones<\/b> leaned heavily on their star duo to generate offense throughout the contest. Both players showed poise and basketball intelligence, making plays when the Wildcats<\/b> mounted their comeback. Their combined scoring was the backbone of Iowa State’s victory in this closely contested Big 12 battle.<\/p>\n

    Game Statistics and Matchup Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nIowa State<\/td>\nKansas State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Final Score<\/td>\n76<\/b><\/td>\n72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Top Scorer<\/td>\nJada Williams (22)<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Location<\/td>\nHome (Hilton)<\/td>\nAway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Conference<\/td>\nBig 12<\/td>\nBig 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    \n“Jada Williams and Audi Crooks combined to pour in 42 points as Iowa State held off Kansas State for the 76-72 win.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Iowa State Athletics<\/b>, Official Report<\/p>\n

    K-State’s Comeback Falls Short in Final Moments<\/h2>\n

    Kansas State’s<\/b> rally from a 13-point hole<\/b> demonstrated the team’s competitive spirit and determination. The Wildcats<\/b> clawed their way back into contention with strong defense and efficient offensive execution. Despite their heroic effort, they came up just short in the closing seconds, falling victim to a determined Iowa State<\/b> squad.<\/p>\n

    This loss stings for the Wildcats<\/b>, who showed they could compete with one of the Big 12’s better teams<\/b>. Kansas State<\/b> proved they belong in close games against ranked opponents. The four-point margin shows how close they came to pulling off an upset on the road in Ames<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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