(Radio Iowa) – Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly says lofty expectations are good for the program. The Cyclones return their top four scorers from last season’s team that finished 18-11. They are ranked 15th in the A-P preseason poll.

Junior Ashley Joens averaged 20 and-a-half points a year ago and Kristin Scott returns after averaging more than 14 points as a junior.

Fennelly says the Cyclones know in the midst of a pandemic they need to take it day by day.

Joens on the preseason ranking.

Joens says the ranking does not guarantee success.

Scott says staying healthy is a must for the Cyclones.

The Cyclones open at home on November 25 against Nebraska-Omaha.