Iowa State, OU meet in Big 12 tourney
Iowa State is set to take on Oklahoma in the first round of the Big 12 tournamentMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McGuirl scores 17 as K-State holds off Iowa State 61-56
Mike McGuirl scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half as Kansas State turned aside Iowa State 61-56 to conclude the regular seasonMARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially out Saturday Bolton (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against Kansas State.
Impact There was at least a little optimism Bolton could return Saturday after missing the last two games with an ankle injury but he ultimately will be held out for a third straight. Tyler Harris figures to remain in the starting five while Bolton is sidelined.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Bolton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bolton has missed the last two games after he injured his ankle in a game against TCU on Feb. 27 and originally wasn't expected to play but head coach Steve Prohm is giving him a chance to return for Saturday's regular-season finale. Bolton is unquestionably the Cyclones' best player as he averages 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.6 minutes per game and would provide a significant boost if he's able to return to the lineup.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to play Saturday Bolton (ankle) is not expected to play in Saturday' game against Kansas State, Travis Hines of The Des Moines Register reports.
Impact Bolton will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury. Backup point guard Tyler Harris has started the past two games, averaging 9.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.0 assists over 34.0 minutes per game over that span. Bolton will look to return for the Big 12 Tournament, which tips off March 10.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out again Bolton (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against Texas Tech.
Impact Bolton was deemed doubtful for the contest earlier in the day and his absence can now be officially confirmed. The junior has one contest on the schedule to rejoin the action during the regular season Saturday versus Kansas State before the Big 12 Tournament.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to sit again Thursday Bolton (ankle) is expected to miss out again Thursday versus Texas Tech, Travis Hines of The Des Moines Register reports.
Impact Bolton looks set for his second consecutive absence due to a bothersome ankle, leaving the already struggling Cyclones down some much-needed scoring. Without him available, look for Tyler Harris to see more time on the ball.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa State looks to knock off No. 18 Texas Tech
No. 18 Texas Tech looks to give Iowa State its 18th straight loss against ranked opponentsMARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play vs. Texas Bolton (ankle) has been ruled out Tuesday against Texas.
Impact Bolton was apparently downgraded to doubtful Tuesday afternoon, and his status doesn't appear to have gotten any better. The junior's absence will open up more shots for the likes of Tre Jackson, Tyler Harris and Jalen Coleman-Lands.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to doubtful Bolton (ankle) is doubtful to play in Tuesday's game against Texas, Travis Hines of The Des Moines Register reports.
Impact Bolton was said to be questionable according to coach Steve Prohm yesterday, but has been downgraded to doubtful hours before tip-off. The team's leading scorer likely being out will leave more pressure on Jalen Coleman-Lands and Tre Jackson to put the ball in the basket.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Tuesday Coach Steve Prohm said that Bolton (ankle) is questionable to play Tuesday against Texas, Travis Hines of The Des Moines Register reports.
Impact Bolton injured his ankle in the first half of Saturday's game against TCU and never returned. He will not practice on Monday, so we'll have to wait and see if he can go Tuesday against the Longhorns. If not he could also come back for Thursday's game against Texas Tech or Saturday's game against Kansas State.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Did not end up returning Bolton did not return for the second half in Saturday's 76-72 loss to TCU after sustaining a right ankle injury earlier in the game.
Impact Bolton injured his right ankle on a drive to the basket in the first half and was initially ruled as questionable to return but did not end up retaking the court. He was seen trying to loosen up on the sidelines but ultimately did not feel comfortable enough to give it a go. Bolton finished the day with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3PT), two rebounds and an assist in 15 minutes before departing from the game. The 6-3 junior is the Cyclones' most important player as he leads the team with 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.6 minutes per game. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return for Tuesday's upcoming matchup with the Longhorns.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nembhard, TCU hold off Iowa State 76-72
RJ Nembhard scored 11 of his 19 points in the final seven minutes, and TCU snapped its three-game losing streak with a 76-72 win over Iowa StateFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers ankle injury Bolton suffered a right ankle injury Saturday against TCU and is questionable to return.
Impact The nature and severity of the injury are not yet clear. Losing Bolton would be a big blow to the Cyclones, as he's handled a very heavy workload this season, playing 34.5 minutes per game and scoring 16.0 points.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa State looks to end streak vs TCU
TCU looks to extend Iowa State's conference losing streak to 19 gamesFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid against Baylor Bolton had 21 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and six assists across 37 minutes in Tuesday's 77-72 loss to Baylor.
Impact Bolton fared quite well against one of the best defenses in the country and even helped keep the Cyclones in the game, along with 22 points from teammate Tyler Harris. It unfortunately wasn't quite enough for Iowa State, as the Cyclones remain winless in Big 12 play.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 2 Baylor returns with 77-72 win to stay undefeated
Adam Flagler scored a season-high 22 points, Jared Butler had 18 and No. 2 Baylor finally overcame the rust of a three-week break and Iowa State for a 77-72 victoryFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaves shines as No. 9 Oklahoma tops Iowa State 66-56
Austin Reaves scored 20 points to lead No. 9 Oklahoma to a wild 66-56 victory over Iowa StateFEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cunningham, Oklahoma State hand Iowa St. 11th straight loss
Cade Cunningham had 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists, Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe added 17 points and Oklahoma State closed on a 9-0 run to beat Iowa State 76-58FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iowa State looks to end streak vs Oklahoma St.
Oklahoma State looks to extend Iowa State's conference losing streak to 16 gamesFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilson sparks a 2nd-half surge, Kansas tops Iowa St. 64-50
Jalen Wilson scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double as Kansas broke away in the final nine minutes to defeat Iowa State 64-50FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oklahoma-West Virginia tops a Big 12 slate missing Baylor
No. 12 Oklahoma heads to No. 14 West Virginia on Saturday in the rematch of an epic game they played on Jan. 2 in Norman, when the Sooners blew an 18-point halftime lead before han...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas looks for home win vs Iowa State
Kansas looks for its fourth straight win over Iowa State at Allen FieldhouseFEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-high 26 points in defeat Bolton went off for a season-high 26 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 13-13 FT), six rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the loss to TCU on Tuesday.
Impact For a team with only two wins this season, Iowa State continues to fight. They have now lost their last three games against West Virginia, Oklahoma, and TCU by a combined 14 points. Bolton was poised for a huge season with the loss of Tyrese Haliburton and he is delivering, averaging 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers in 35.2 minutes per contest. Bolton will have a tough matchup over these next two games with Marcus Garrett and Kansas on tap on Thursday and Saturday.
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nembhard scores 20; TCU rallies late to beat Iowa St. 79-76
RJ Nembhard scored 20 points, Kevin Samuel had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and TCU rallied late to beat Iowa State 79-76FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
