Why Number 67 Defines Iowa State Athletic Greatness
Iowa State athletics has produced no shortage of legends, but a surprising numerical thread ties some of the program's most celebrated names together. The number 67 shows up again and again across Cyclone sports, whether on a jersey or in the stat sheet, and it has become a symbol of elite performance in Ames.
Jake Campos: The Original No. 67
Offensive tackle Jake Campos literally wore the number on his back. A four-star recruit and the top-ranked prospect in Iowa, Campos arrived in Ames with high expectations. After redshirting in 2013, he earned a starting role in 2014, playing both right and left tackle across 11 games.
By 2015, Campos became a mainstay at left tackle, starting all 12 games and paving the way for the Cyclones' best rushing attack since 2000 at 182.0 yards per game. His 2016 season was cut short by injury, but Campos fought his way back onto the field in 2017 as a co-captain, starting all 13 games and anchoring an offensive line that broke the school record for season passing yardage at 272.9 yards per game. That same line ranked 10th nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed. Campos finished his career with 36 starts and Second Team All-Big 12 honors.
Sami Williams: 67 Home Runs of Power
Softball star Sami Williams made 67 the most dangerous number in the Big 12. Her school-record 67 career home runs cemented her status as the greatest power hitter in Iowa State history. A 2021 NFCA First Team All-American, Williams also finished as the Big 12's all-time leader in career hits with 332, doubles with 79, and total bases with 627.
Her 79 career doubles rank tied for third in NCAA Division I softball history. During her record-breaking 2021 season, Williams led the team with a .446 batting average and 21 home runs, carrying the Cyclones to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1988 and their first-ever NCAA Regional final. She surpassed Oklahoma's Norrelle Dickson to become the Big 12's all-time hits leader at the 2021 Big 12 Championship, a record she still holds among active conference members.
Victoria Henson: 67 Aces and Countless Records
Volleyball icon Victoria Henson tallied 67 career service aces while becoming one of the most dominant players in Iowa State history. Inducted into the Iowa State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024, Henson shattered the school's all-time career kills record with 1,720 and set program benchmarks for kills per set at 3.9 and total points with 1,921.
Her 2009 season earned her AVCA Third Team All-American honors as the only Big 12 player to record over 400 kills and 300 digs in a single campaign. She reached 1,000 career kills faster than any player in school history. Her senior season in 2010 was even more impressive, as she became just the second Cyclone ever named an AVCA First Team All-American while leading the Big 12 in both kills and points per set.
Roshon Roomes: 67.67 Seconds of History
Track standout Roshon Roomes put his own stamp on the number with an NCAA record in the 600-yard run. His historic time of 1:07.67, or 67.67 seconds, earned him the Big 12 title during the 2018-19 indoor season and showcased his dominance in the event. He went on to win a second consecutive Big 12 title in the 600-yard the following year.
Roomes was also a cornerstone of Iowa State's relay success. In 2021, he was named the Most Outstanding Performer of the Drake Relays after leading the Cyclones to victories in the 4x800, sprint medley, and distance medley relays. That sweep was the first by any team since Kansas in 1954. He contributed to school records in the 4x400-meter and distance medley relays throughout his career.
Marial Shayok: 67 Assists and Elite Scoring
Basketball wing Marial Shayok made his lone season in Ames count. After redshirting due to transfer rules, Shayok started all 34 games in 2018-19, pulling down 167 rebounds and dishing out 67 assists. He averaged 18.7 points per game, complementing his scoring with 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
His rebounding stood out in key moments, including a 14-rebound performance against Arizona and a 13-rebound double-double in a road victory at Kansas State. Shayok's versatility made him an invaluable piece of the Cyclones' attack.
Bridget Carleton: 267 Free Throws of Consistency
Basketball star Bridget Carleton kept the number alive with 267 free throws in Big 12 conference play between 2016 and 2019. She finished her collegiate career ranked in the program's all-time top five for points, field goals, free throws, steals, and blocks. In 2019, she became the first Cyclone ever named Big 12 Player of the Year.
Her senior season brought national recognition, including the 2019 Cheryl Miller Award as the nation's top small forward and a spot on the Naismith Starting Five. She was also honored as a 2019 WBCA All-American and a second-team All-American by both the Associated Press and ESPNW.
A Number That Means Excellence
Across sports and eras, 67 has become more than a number at Iowa State. It represents the standard of greatness in Ames, from the gridiron to the diamond, the court to the track. These athletes earned their places in Cyclone history through hard work, resilience, and a relentless drive to win. That is the true legacy of 67.