Cyclones Return Dwelling to Face Iowa in Cy-Hawk Twin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State swimming and diving returns dwelling for the primary time in 2026, internet hosting the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday afternoon within the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.

THE OPPONENT – Iowa

Saturday’s twin will mark the fiftieth assembly between the Cyclones and Hawkeyes, who’ve confronted one another almost yearly since Iowa State’s program was based in 1970.

Iowa enters the weekend with a 3–3 general report and a 2–2 report in Big Ten competitors, with wins over UNI, Nebraska, and Illinois, and losses to Minnesota, Purdue and UCLA.

LAST TIME OUT – Big 12 Duals

Iowa State is coming off a strong efficiency on the Big 12 Duals, producing sturdy performances throughout each swimming and diving occasions. The Cyclones opened the meet with a fifth-place end within the 200 medley relay from the group of Piper Hagen, Grace Swoboda, Kendall Mallers and Emma Kuhn, setting the tone for the weekend.

Individually, Anja Peck led the way in which in breaststroke occasions with a second-place end within the 200 breaststroke, whereas Swoboda added a sixth-place end in the identical race. Carlotta Gazzola contributed factors to the Cyclone’s general rating with a 3rd place end within the 500 freestyle and a fourth place exhibiting within the 1650 freestyle.

On the boards, Iowa State noticed constant outcomes, led by Kate Mitchell with a fifth-place end in platform diving. Jade Hazes earned an NCAA Zone qualifying spot with a sixth-place end on 1-meter, whereas Maggie Bendell added a top-10 end to spherical out the Cyclones’ diving performances.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR – Distance Freestyle and Breaststroke

Distance freestyle and breaststroke proceed to be key strengths for the Cyclones as they head into the Cy-Hawk twin. Carlotta Gazzola has led Iowa State within the distance occasions, coming off sturdy performances in each the five hundred and 1650 freestyle, whereas Corinne Guist additionally provides depth and scoring potential throughout these longer races.

In the breaststroke occasions, Peck and Swoboda have constantly delivered for Iowa State. Peck’s current podium end within the 200 breaststroke highlights the Cyclones’ capacity to attain towards sturdy competitors, whereas Swoboda’s consistency makes the breaststroke races an vital space to look at towards Iowa.

ON DECK – Kansas

The Cyclones will face the Kansas Jayhawks of their first one-on-one convention twin on February 6 at Beyer Pool, the place Iowa State will have fun Senior Day.