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Iowa State Rallies Past Princeton in NCAA Tournament First Four

The Cyclones overcame a 15-point deficit to secure a 68-63 victory, marking Bill Fennelly's 800th career win and advancing to face Michigan in the next round.

  • Iowa State defeated Princeton 68-63 in the Women's NCAA Tournament First Four, advancing as an 11-seed to play sixth-seeded Michigan on Friday.
  • Head coach Bill Fennelly achieved his 800th career victory, placing him third among active women's basketball coaches in career wins.
  • Audi Crooks led the Cyclones with 27 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, while Addy Brown added 22 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.
  • The Cyclones outscored Princeton 27-9 in the third quarter, fueled by a 21-2 run, to erase a 15-point deficit and take control of the game.
  • Emily Ryan tied the Big 12 career assists record with 988, contributing to Iowa State's dominant performance in the paint, where they outscored Princeton 46-28.
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