PRIMER: Iowa State vs. Iowa

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State returns home to host Iowa Tuesday for the 58th meeting in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. ISU leads the all-time series 33-24 and enters the match on a four-match series win streak.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., vs. Iowa (3-2, 0-0 Big Ten)

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With the South Hilton steps closed, fans can enter through the upper and lower West entrances or the North entrance. The student entrance is through the North doors.

Promotions

Tuesday is a Cardinal Out, fans are invited to wear cardinal apparel. "Beat Iowa" t-shirts will be given to students.

By the Numbers

1 – Rachel Van Gorp is the first in Iowa State history to earn a spot on the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List. Van Gorp is also the one and only libero on the Big 12 Preseason Team.

3 – Christy Johnson-Lynch ranks No. 3 all time in Big 12 history with 219 league victories.

19 – The 2026 squad features 11 returners, six freshmen and two transfers.

22 – Christy Johnson-Lynch enters her 22nd season leading the Cyclones.

The 2026 Cyclones

Iowa State had its first road trip last week, taking both wins at UCSB and vs. Utah State. Lilly Wachholz led the Cyclones with 30 kills at a clip of .500.

Rachel Van Gorp earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week and Ava Martin was named Big 12 Setter of the Week in week one awards. It is Van Gorp's third defensive weekly honor, while Martin is the first Big 12 player to earn the nod with the award's introduction this season. The duo also earned a spot on the Big 12 Starting Seven.

Nayeli Gonzalez made her return to the court vs. Loyola, coming back from injury for the first time since Oct. 9, 2024. Gonzalez ranks 20th nationally in both kills (4.71 per set) and points (5.36 per set).

The Opponent

Iowa State won last year's meeting on the Hawkeye's home court in five sets. This season, Iowa began with wins against Army, UAlbany and Sacred Heart. The Hawkeyes then lost to Mississippi State and Alabama in the B1G/SEC Challenge.

Following the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, ISU travels to Washington, D.C. to meet American and Villanova this Friday and Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

Nayeli Gonzalez

Ava Martin

Rachel Van Gorp

Lilly Wachholz

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