Iowa State women’s basketball star Ashley Joens announced on Monday that she will take advantage of an extra year of eligibility and return next season. Joens and the Cyclones just made a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

Joens has been a standout for the Cyclones, earning 2nd Team All-American honors this past season. She has been a three-time unanimous First Team All-Big 12 Selection and was the Cheryl Miller Award winner for the nation’s top small forward last season.

Joens has averaged 20.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this past season as the Cyclones set the school record for wins with 28 and 14 wins in Big 12 play.

In a letter on social media Joens said, “This team is special. We have more to accomplish, and I can’t wait to play another year with all of them! Go Cyclones!”

The Cyclones will have big expectations for next season with the return of point guard Emily Ryan and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Lexi Donarski.