2015-2016 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series

Every year, the Iowa Hawkeyes and their in-state rivals the Iowa State Cyclones compete in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk series. The schools compete against each other in twelve different events throughout the year, with each event worth about two points. At the end of the year, the school with the most points wins the competition. The events in the competition include, Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, and Soccer, along with many other events.
This year, the Hawkeyes have led the competition since its first event of soccer took place in Iowa City. The Cyclones have not been able to catch up and currently trail the Hawks 10-4. After winning in soccer, the Hawks increased their lead on the same day, with a win in a volleyball match up, also held in Iowa City. The next day, the Iowa Hawkeye football team traveled to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, to play the Cyclones in the first event on Iowa State's own turf. Unfortunately for the home team, the Hawkeyes were able to come out with a victory to increase their lead in the Cy-Hawk series 7-0. The next duel between the two schools took place two months later on November 11, when the Hawkeyes once again defeated the Cyclones, this time in an academic competition worth one point. Later on in the day, the Cyclones picked up their first victories with both their Women's and Men's Cross Country team defeating the Hawkeyes to bring the score to 8-4. The two rivals would not meet up for another two weeks, until the Iowa Hawkeyes traveled back to Ames for a wrestling competition in arguably the best state for wrestling. Despite having home advantage, the Cyclones lost once again on their home turf, bringing the score of the series to 10-4, where it currently sits. With just five events remaining in the series, the Cyclones still have a great shot at winning the competition. Their odds are increased even higher due to the fact that all five remaining events will take place in Ames, Iowa. Although the Iowa State Cyclones are 0-2 at Ames, home-court advantage is always a huge factor. However, the Hawkeyes only need to win two of the five remaining events to clinch a victory, and just one event to avoid losing.
The next event in the Cy-Hawk series takes place today, December 10, 2015. The Iowa Hawkeyes, led by senior Jarrod Uthoff, will be traveling to Ames for a tough matchup against senior Georges Niang and his fourth-ranked Iowa Cyclones. Last year, the Cyclones traveled to Carver-Hawkeye arena and completely routed the Hawks 90-75 with a complete barrage of three pointers. The Hawks will look to return the favor tonight and secure at least a tie in the Cy-Hawk series.
Tomorrow, both the Swimming and Diving team and the Women's Basketball team of the Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Ames for some more tough competition. The Hawkeyes Women's Basketball team are currently ranked 23rd in the nation and will hope to increase their ranking in a tough match up against the Cyclones who will look for the upset.
After those three events, the remaining of events of softball and gymnastics will take place next year, both in Ames. With Iowa State currently leading in overall series wins 6-5, the Hawkeyes, who currently hold a commanding lead, will hope to take the trophy back to Iowa City and tie the series.
These remaining events look to be very competitive and hopefully very exciting.