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Hare’s Buzzer-Beater Keeps No. 10 Iowa State Perfect After Crooks’ 41 vs. Kansas

Kansas played single coverage on the nation’s leading scorer, creating a 41-point showcase for Audi Crooks.

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Dec 10, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes Taylor McCabe (2) defends Iowa State Cyclones Kenzie Hare (12) during there first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Mar 28, 2025; Spokane, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) shoots against Ole Miss Rebels forward Christeen Iwuala (12) during the second half of a Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena. at Spokane Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Lee (7) scores a basket against the Texas Longhorns] during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kensie Hare hit a corner three at the horn off Addy Brown’s pass for a 79-76 win, her only points of the game.
  • Audi Crooks went 19-for-28 for 41 points, scoring in every quarter for her third 40-point outing of the season and fourth of her career.
  • Iowa State improved to 13-0 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play to open its conference schedule.
  • S’Mya Nichols led Kansas with 29 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter to erase most of an 11-point deficit.
  • Shorthanded in the frontcourt, Kansas stayed home on shooters and defended Crooks one-on-one, holding ISU to 2-of-8 from three while hitting 12-of-21 from deep.