Iowa State exits NCAA Tournament in first-round loss to Syracuse
Iowa State women's basketball fell to Syracuse in NCAA Tournament first round.
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WNBA 2026 Season
Audi Crooks, the nation's second-leading scorer with 25.8 points per game, transferred from Iowa State to Oklahoma State on April 20, 2026. The 6-foot-3 center, a three-time All-Big 12 first-team selection, brings one year of remaining eligibility. Oklahoma State also acquired guard Liv McGill from Florida (22.5 PPG) as part of a major roster rebuild following a 24-10 season that ended with an NCAA tournament loss to UCLA.
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Liv McGill transfers to Oklahoma State from Florida
Liv McGill, a guard from Florida who ranked 11th in the country with 22.5 points per game, transferred to Oklahoma State. She will join Oklahoma State's women's basketball roster alongside other transfers.
Iowa State loses to Syracuse in Women's NCAA Tournament first round
Iowa State, with a 22-10 record, lost to Syracuse 72-63 in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. Audi Crooks scored 37 points in the losing effort. The loss ended Iowa State's tournament run despite strong individual performance from Crooks.
Audi Crooks transfers from Iowa State to Oklahoma State
Audi Crooks, a 6-foot-3 center and the nation's second-leading scorer in 2025-26 with 25.8 points per game, announced her transfer from Iowa State to Oklahoma State on April 20, 2026. The Iowa native has one year of eligibility remaining and was a second-team All-American in 2025-26. She was a three-time All-Big 12 first-team selection at Iowa State, where she averaged 22.8 points and 7.7 rebounds and shot 61.1% from the field in 99 games.
Oklahoma State loses to UCLA in Women's NCAA Tournament second round
Oklahoma State, with a 24-10 overall record, lost to UCLA 87-68 in the second round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. UCLA went on to win the national championship. Oklahoma State finished tied for fourth in the Big 12 with a 12-6 conference record.
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Oklahoma State Women's Basketball Reshapes Roster with Key Transfers
Oklahoma State adds Crooks and McGill via transfer to rebuild roster after tournament loss.