Iowa State’s Audi Crooks turned in a standout performance as the Cyclones cruised to an 86-56 victory over Colorado. Crooks not only led her team with 33 points and 12 rebounds but also set a new sophomore scoring record for the Cyclones. Sports fans are going crazy seeing her performance.
Audi Crooks Breaks Records as Iowa State Dominates Colorado
With her historic performance, Crooks surpassed Ashley Joens’ previous sophomore scoring record of 594 points, finishing the game with a total of 597 points on the season. In a dominating win against Colorado, she showcased her offensive and defensive prowess, tallying her ninth double-double of the season.
Crooks’ record-breaking point of the game earned her a post on the official Cyclone Basketball page, which read:
“Record Shattered 💥 With her 31st point of the night, @AudiCrooks claimed the Iowa State all-time sophomore scoring record!”
The victory over Colorado was also a strong team effort. In addition to Crooks’ outstanding individual performance, three other Cyclones scored in double digits. Addy Brown, Arianna Jackson, and Emily Ryan all contributed 12 points apiece.
Ryan added five assists, which helped her break into the top 10 all-time for career assists in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history, now with a total of 942 assists.
While Crooks had a historic night, the Buffaloes could not keep up. Nyamer Diew led Colorado with 15 points, but the team struggled against Iowa State’s defense, which limited them to 56 points in the blowout.
The Cyclones took control early, building a solid lead and never relinquishing it. This victory improved Iowa State’s overall record to 17-9 and boosted their Big 12 standing to 8-5.
Crooks Named Finalist for Lisa Leslie Award
Prior to the game, Crooks has earned yet another distinction in her impressive season—being named a top-10 finalist for the prestigious Lisa Leslie Award. The award, named after the Hall of Fame center, is given annually to the best center in NCAA Division I women’s basketball.
Crooks has been the cornerstone of Iowa State’s success this year, averaging 22.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. She has scored in double digits in 57 consecutive games, and in 16 of those games, she has scored 20 or more points.
These performances, combined with her efficiency on the floor — she boasts a 58.4% field goal percentage — have made her a force to be reckoned with. This season, Crooks has had seven games where she shot over 65% from the field, further proving her dominance inside the paint.
The honor of being a finalist for the Lisa Leslie Award is a testament to Crooks’ impact on the game. She’s the second Iowa State player to earn this recognition, following Kristin Scott in 2020.
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Crooks has also etched her name in the history books as the fastest player in Iowa State women’s basketball history to reach 1,000 career points, doing so in just 49 games.
The next phase of the Lisa Leslie Award process includes fan voting, which started on February 7. Fans’ votes will serve as one committee vote, and the top five finalists will be selected in March.
The Cyclones will return to action against Kansas on February 22, looking to keep their momentum going in the Big 12.
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