Iowa State Clinches Fourth Consecutive CyHawk Volleyball Victory in Five-Set Thriller

Iowa State defeated Iowa 3-2 in a closely contested volleyball match at Xtream Arena, marking Iowa State's fourth consecutive win over Iowa and improving their record to 8-1. The Cyclones took the first two sets with strong performances, including a 10-0 run in the second set, but Iowa rallied to win the next two sets, forcing a decisive fifth set. In the final set, Iowa State prevailed 15-12, securing the victory despite Iowa's comeback efforts. Key players for Iowa included first-year Gia McGrew with 13 kills, Aleksandra Stojanovic with 12 kills, and libero Milana Moisio with a career-high 20 digs. Iowa State's Morgan Brandt reached a milestone of 3,000 career assists during the match, becoming only the fourth Cyclone to do so. Both teams showed resilience and competitive spirit, with Iowa's coach emphasizing the learning experience despite the loss, and Iowa State's coach highlighting the confidence gained from clutch performances in close sets.