AMES — The Iowa State women's basketball team's heavily anticipated season officially gets going Nov. 3.

The 17th-ranked Cyclones open the 2025-26 campaign by facing St. Thomas at 11 a.m. Monday at Hilton Coliseum.

It's the second chance fans get to see the Cyclones at Hilton, but the first time didn't officially count. Iowa State played an exhibition Oct. 28 and scored a 84-53 victory over UW-Oshkosh in an exhbition game .

Audi Crooks scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the win for Iowa State. Cyclones star Addy Brown added 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Watch Iowa State vs. St. Thomas on ESPN+ Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! More: Iowa State women's basketball team puts a renewed emphasis on defense

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