The Iowa State women’s basketball team has had multiple opportunities this season to knock off a ranked opponent and potentially get off the NCAA Tournament bubble. The Cyclones couldn’t capitalize on their latest opportunity.

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Kansas State’s first home loss of the season was a costly one. The Wildcats fell out of contention for a Big 12 regular-season championship in women’s basketball following a 79-62 defeat against the Baylor Bears on Monday at Bramlage Coliseum.