Iowa State Rallies Past Princeton in NCAA Tournament, Securing Coach Fennelly’s 800th Win

The Cyclones overcame a 15-point deficit with a dominant second-half performance, advancing to face Michigan in the next round.

Iowa State defeated Princeton 68-63 in the NCAA Tournament First Four, advancing to play sixth-seeded Michigan on Friday.
Coach Bill Fennelly achieved his 800th career win, becoming third among active women's basketball coaches in career victories.
Audi Crooks led Iowa State with 27 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, dominating the paint where the Cyclones outscored Princeton 46-28.
Addy Brown contributed 22 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, while Emily Ryan tied the Big 12 career assists record with 988.
Princeton built a 15-point second-half lead but was held scoreless for eight minutes as Iowa State went on a decisive 21-2 run.