AMES, Iowa — Audi Crooks had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Addy Brown had 20 points and 12 boards, and No. 10 Iowa State held off No. 11 Iowa’s comeback bid for a 74-69 victory Wednesday night.

The Cyclones (11-0) led by 17 points late in the third quarter before Iowa went on a 26-12 run to make it a three-point game late in the second half.

The Hawkeyes had a chance to tie it, but Mackenzie Hare blocked Taylor McCabe’s 3-point attempt with 16 seconds left.

Crooks then made a free throw to make it 73-69 and secure her fourth 30-point game of the season.

Iowa State center Audi Crooks (55) reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Ames, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. AP

“I feel like now we’re officially battle-tested,” Crooks said, according to ESPN.com. “You know,

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