Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball History
Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball has competed since 1973, accumulating 20 NCAA Tournament appearances, 3 regular-season conference titles and 0 national championships. The timeline below traces the program's milestones through its years in the Big 12 and beyond.
Program Overview
The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball program competes in the Big 12 and plays at Hilton Coliseum.
The program has competed in the big 12 conference, building a tradition of competitive women's basketball.
20
NCAA Tournament Appearances
0
Final Four Appearances
3
Conference Championships
2
Conference Tournament Championships
0
National Championships
1973
Founded
Timeline
2020
Reached the NCAA Tournament.
2015
Won the conference regular season championship.
2010
Won the conference tournament championship.
2005
Reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
2000
Advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
1973
Women's basketball program founded.
Iowa State Cyclones Program History FAQs
Common questions about the program's record and milestones.
When did Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball begin?
The program was founded in 1973 at Iowa State University and has competed in Division I since. It now plays in the Big 12.
How many NCAA Tournament appearances does Iowa State Cyclones have?
Iowa State Cyclones has made 20 NCAA Tournament appearances, reaching 0 Final Fours.
How many championships has Iowa State Cyclones won?
The program holds 0 national championships, 3 regular-season conference titles and 2 conference tournament titles.
Where has Iowa State Cyclones played its home games?
Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa is the program's home venue, seating roughly 14,100.
What does the program timeline show?
The timeline above marks milestones from the program's founding through conference titles, NCAA Tournament runs and championship seasons, giving a season-by-season sense of how it developed.

