Iowa State Women Rally Past Princeton in Historic NCAA Tournament Comeback

Iowa State women's basketball achieved a remarkable comeback, defeating Princeton 68-63 in the NCAA Tournament's First Four. The Cyclones, led by Audi Crooks with 27 points and Addy Brown with 22 points, overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half, showcasing resilience and strong team performance. This victory marks coach Bill Fennelly's 800th career win, the third-most among active women's basketball coaches. Iowa State dominated the paint, outscoring Princeton 46-28, and shot an impressive 58% from the field. The Cyclones will next face No. 6 seed Michigan as they aim to continue their tournament run. Despite their vulnerabilities, Iowa State's grit in overcoming adversity positions them as a potential threat in the upcoming rounds.