Iowa State's women's basketball team will open its 2026-27 season against Nicholls State on Thursday, November 5. The Cyclones, coming off a 21-12 campaign last year, welcome the Colonels to Hilton Coliseum for the first meeting between the programs. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT, with the game streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast locally on Cyclones.tv. Iowa State returns three starters, including All-Big 12 honorable mention selection Audi Crooks, while Nicholls enters the season after a 14-17 record in 2025-26. The matchup marks the first of three non-conference home games for the Cyclones before Big 12 play begins in January.
Iowa State Women's Basketball Set to Host Nicholls in Season Opener
