Audi Crooks Drives Iowa State’s March Madness Scoring Surge
Audi Crooks headlines an Iowa State roster that opens NCAA Tournament play on March 21. The Cyclones, seeded eighth, meet ninth-seeded Syracuse in a first-round matchup.
Team standing and tournament slot
Iowa State finished seventh in the Big 12. The Cyclones entered March Madness with a 22-9 record.
Seedings set an 8-vs-9 opening game on March 21. The matchup promises a close contest.
Season statistics and efficiency
As of Selection Sunday, Crooks averaged 25.5 points per game. She added 7.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest.
Her shooting efficiency stood out. Field goal percentage reached 64.7 percent for the season.
| Stat (as of March 15) | Value |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 25.5 |
| Rebounds per game | 7.8 |
| Assists per game | 1.7 |
| Field goal percentage | 64.7% |
School records and standout games
Crooks rewrote Iowa State record books with a 47-point game in November 2025. She made 19 field goals in that contest.
She holds program marks for single-season points and field goals. Her 329 made field goals in 2024-25 remain a school single-season record.
Crooks is the Cyclones’ career scoring leader on a per-game basis. Her career average exceeds 22 points per game.
Progression and scoring surge
The player’s ascent produced a clear scoring surge this season. Her efficiency and volume fueled Iowa State’s offense.
High school roots and family ties
Crooks starred at Bishop Garrigan in Algona, Iowa. She broke her mother’s career field goal percentage record at the same school.
She earned first-team All-State honors each high school season. She was named Iowa Miss Basketball her senior year.
As a freshman, she and teammate Molly Joyce both made first-team All-State. They are believed to be the first freshman duo to do so in Iowa history.
National honors and recognition
Crooks became Iowa State’s first freshman to earn All-America honors. She later received AP and USBWA third-team All-America recognition in 2025.
She was a unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection. Her name appeared on Wooden, Naismith, Wade, and Lisa Leslie watch lists.
Tournament timeline and logistics
The Women’s NCAA Tournament schedule runs from March 18 through April 5. First Four games begin March 18-19, followed by the first round on March 20-21.
- Second Round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 3 in Phoenix
- National Championship: April 5
Filmogaz.com will provide updates and live coverage throughout the tournament. Follow each scoring run, rebound and result as the field narrows.
Reporting contribution: Zachary Busbee.
