Cyclones Fall in Season Finale

Iowa State University Athletics

11.05.2026 | Soccer

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the final contest under the direction of Coach Matt Fannon, Iowa State (4-11-4, 0-9-2 Big 12) fell in the season finale at UCF (11-4-2, 6-3-2 Big 12) by a score of 7-0.

The Knights built upon five first-half goals, netting another pair in the second stanza, to head into postseason play with some momentum. For ISU, the 7-0 setback ties the second-worst margin of defeat in program history.

Alaina Villa was the Cyclones' most aggressive player on the night, accounting for three of the team's seven shots. Four other ISU athletes recorded one attempt, but none of the seven were placed on goal. Both Eme McClenahan and Sara Gavagan…