On Nov. 12, Iowa State junior Audi Crooks led the Cyclones to a 97–50 win over Valparaiso, setting a school record with 43 points and seven rebounds in just 20 minutes and adding more to her incredible career highs.
After Angel Reese led the LSU Tigers to an NCAA championship victory on April 2, first lady Jill Biden suggested that the winning team pay a visit to the White House with their opposition, the Iowa State Hawkeyes.
Angel Reese hit Iowa State's Caitlin Clark with the John Cena wave after she helped lead LSU to NCAA victory on April 2. Some social media users called out the 20-year-old for displaying "no class" after the win.