OUTLOOK
First round: Defeated St. Francis (Pa.), 93-63
Second round: Defeated Illinois, 79-68
Sweet 16: Lost to Penn State, 66-65
The Cyclones are still remembered for their 64-58 upset of top-seeded UConn in last season's Sweet 16. At times this season, however, Iowa State hasn't always been consistent -- remember the back-to-back losses to Kansas and Kansas State in February? Still, the battle-tested Cyclones got themselves back into contention for a top-16 seed with a solid performance in the Big 12 tournament, and should be a safe bet for another Elite Eight appearance. Stacy Frese -- the sharp-shooting 3-point gunner -- is the heart and soul of the team, but Angie Welle and the rest of the supporting cast are ripe for another deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Final ESPN/USA Today Top 25 ranking: No. 10.
Final The Associated Press poll ranking: No. 7.
Final Ratings Percentage Index ranking: No. 16.
| PROBABLE STARTERS |
F - Desiré Francis (6-1, Sr., 13.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg)
F - Megan Taylor (5-10, Jr., 13.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg)
C - Angie Welle (6-4, So., 15.3 ppg, 8.5 rpg)
G - Stacy Frese (5-8, Sr., 14.0 ppg, 5.0 apg)
G - Tracy Gahan (6-0, So., 6.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg) |
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| NOTABLE |
NCAA Tournament titles: None
Final Four appearances: None
Best finish: 1999, advanced to regional final
Total NCAA appearances: 4
NCAA Tournament Record: 4-3
Last NCAA appearance: 1999, lost to Georgia, 89-71, regional final
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NO. PLAYER POS HT CLASS
00 Gintaré Cipinyte C 6-5 JR
4 Stacy Frese G 5-8 SR
10 Erica Junod G 5-7 FR
12 Erica Haugen G 5-10 JR
13 Lindsey Wilson G 5-9 FR
15 Holly Bordewyk F-C 6-1 FR
21 Ashley Homeyer F 6-0 SO
22 Tracy Gahan F 6-1 SO
23 Sarah Robson G 5-5 JR
30 Alyssa Shriver F 6-3 SO
32 Angie Welle C 6-4 SO
34 Sarah Stribe G 6-0 FR
35 Kelly Cizek F 6-1 SO
42 Desiré Francis F 6-0 SR
45 Monica Huelman F 6-2 SR
51 Megan Taylor G 5-11 JR
52 Jessica Jackson F 6-3 FR
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