Donarski held her primary defensive assignment in league play to just 9.3 points and 30 percent shooting. Lexi Donarski became the first Cyclone to earn Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.Iowa State's three All-Big 12 First Team selections set a program record, with ISU placing two on the First Team in 2012-13. Iowa State placed a league-high three on the All-Big 12 First Team with Ashley Joens earning a unanimous nod and Lexi Donarski and Emily Ryan making their debuts on the First Team.Joens also earned USBWA Second Team All-America honors.Joens earned Second Team honors, after being named an HM All-American the last two seasons. Ashley Joens became the fourth Cyclone in school history to be named to an AP All-America Team, joining Bridget Carleton (2018-19), Angie Welle (2000-01, 2001-02) and Stacy Frese (1999-00).Iowa State defeated 14th-seeded UT Arlington (78-71) and sixth-seeded Georgia (67-44) in the NCAA First & Second Rounds to advance to the Sweet 16.Iowa State earned its 28th win on the season on Sunday against Georgia, setting a new school record for wins in a season.Iowa State is looking to make a trip to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2009 and third time in program history.Talent: Courtney Lyle (PxP), Carolyn Peck (Analyst) Talent: Noah Wolf (PxP), Jamie Steyer (Analyst) Radio: Cyclone Radio Network/Varsity Radio App Where: Greensboro Coliseum – Greensboro, N.C. The Cyclones' appearance in the Sweet 16 is the program's first since 2010. Iowa State has made 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and six Sweet 16s in program history. 3 seed Iowa State faces 10th-seeded Creighton in a Greensboro Regional Sweet 16 matchup on Friday, at 8:30 p.m.
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