Joens Named Cyclone Club Student-Athlete of the Week

AMES, Iowa – Ashley Joens has been named the Cyclone Club Student-Athlete of the Week after leading Iowa State to its first Big 12 title since 2001. Joens and the Cyclones defeated Texas, 61-51, Sunday afternoon in Kansas City to hoist the trophy.

Joens, unanimously named the Big 12 Championship's Most Outstanding Player, averaged a double-double (26.7 PPG, 11.0 RPG) over three games at the tournament. In the title game against Texas, the senior dropped 28 points and grabbed 10 boards.

Joens shot 40.6% from the floor across the three games, including 39.4% from beyond the arc. She also averaged two assists and a steal per game.

The Iowa native tallied a 30-point game in the quarterfinals against Baylor and 22 points in a win over Oklahoma in the semifinals.

Iowa State is back in action against Toledo in the NCAA Championship First Round Saturday, March 18 in Knoxville, Tenn.

About the Cyclone Club
The Cyclone Club spearheads the fundraising efforts for the Iowa State Athletic department and gifts of all sizes directly impact the lives of over 450 student-athletes at Iowa State. Annual Cyclone Club gifts provide ISU student-athletes the opportunity to compete in their sport at the highest level, while preparing them to utilize their Iowa State degree once their athletic careers have concluded. Iowa State Athletics does not receive any State or University funding to operate, thereby making it one of the nation's only financially self-sufficient athletic programs.

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