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Hare's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Iowa State Over Kansas
22 Dec
Summary
- Kenzie Hare hit a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired.
- Audi Crooks led Iowa State with 41 points, 19-of-28 shooting.
- Kansas lost despite S'Mya Nichols' 29 points, tying it late.
No. 10 Iowa State fended off a furious late rally from Kansas to secure a dramatic 79-76 victory, remaining undefeated on the season. The defining moment came from Kenzie Hare, who sank a game-winning 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded, accounting for her only points of the contest. This pivotal shot capped off a remarkable offensive performance by Audi Crooks.
Crooks, the nation's leading scorer, was instrumental in the win, pouring in 41 points on 19-of-28 shooting from the field. This marked her third game scoring over 40 points this season and extended her double-digit scoring streak to 79 consecutive games. Teammates Addy Brown contributed 16 points and eight rebounds, while Jada Williams added 11 points, 10 assists, and two steals.
Kansas mounted a significant comeback, with S'Mya Nichols scoring 12 of her 29 points in the fourth quarter to tie the game with mere seconds remaining. However, Hare's last-second heroics sealed the win for the Cyclones. Kansas played without key injured players Regan Williams and Jaliya Davis, and has now lost three consecutive games to Iowa State, with their last win in Ames dating back to 2015.
