Jamestown Jimmies Defeat Iowa State Cyclones 4-1
The Jamestown Jimmies secured a decisive victory over Iowa State at the ISU Arena on Thursday night.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Hockey
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Jamestown dominated the ice in Ames, securing a 4-1 win over Iowa State. Despite an early lead from Iowa State, Jamestown answered with four unanswered goals.
Why it matters
The result showcases the offensive efficiency of the Jimmies, who outshot their opponents by a significant margin to claim the road victory.
Jamestown controlled the pace with 47 shots on goal compared to 23 for Iowa State, while goalie Brandon Weare recorded 22 saves. Jamestown scored four unanswered goals after Dylan Hender opened the scoring for Iowa State 30 seconds into the game.
The players
Dylan Hender
He is an Iowa State player who scored the opening goal of the game.
Jacob Thomas
He is a Jamestown player who scored his third goal of the season during the match.
Brandon Weare
He is the goaltender for the Jamestown Jimmies who recorded 22 saves in the win.
The details
After falling behind just 30 seconds into the match, Jamestown responded with goals from Jacob Thomas, Marcus Fritel, Cameron Oien, and Jace Grabinsky. The Jimmies maintained heavy pressure throughout the game, nearly doubling the shot total of the home team.
Timeline
The game took place on October 23, 2026.
A rematch between the two teams is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win positions Jamestown favorably as they navigate the 2026-27 men's hockey season schedule. The team looks to maintain this momentum heading into the second leg of the weekend series in Ames.
Jamestown significantly improved their offensive metrics for the series by recording 47 shots on goal in this opening win. Iowa State must look to generate more consistent zone pressure to overcome the 4-1 deficit in the aggregate series standing.
The takeaway
Jamestown demonstrated strong resilience by overcoming a deficit just seconds into the game to dominate the remaining time. Teams facing early pressure can look to this performance as an example of maintaining focus and shot volume to shift momentum.
What happens next
Jamestown and Iowa State will play a second game in this series on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of local teams, visit the Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News Dakota.
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