The history of Iowa State athletics is punctuated by extraordinary individual achievements, yet a recurring thread links several of the program’s most legendary figures: the number 67. Whether appearing as a jersey number for a cornerstone offensive tackle like Jake Campos or as a record-breaking career statistic, this number has come to symbolize elite performance in Ames.
From Sami Williams’ school-record 67 home runs and Victoria Henson’s 67 service aces to the precision of Roshon Roomes’ 67.67-second 600 yard run, the playmaking of Marial Shayok with 67 assists and the consistency of Bridget Carleton making 267 free throws in Big 12 action, these athletes represent the pinnacle of Cyclone excellence.
Jake Campos, who wore No. 67 throughout his time in Ames, joined Iowa State as a highly touted four-star recruit and the top-ranked prospect in Iowa. After redshirting in 2013, he earned a starting role in 2014, playing both right and left tackle across 11 games. By 2015, he became a mainstay at left tackle, starting all 12 games and helping the Cyclones achieve a rushing average of 182.0 yards per game—the program’s best mark since 2000.
Following a season-ending injury in 2016, Campos returned in 2017 as a co-captain and veteran leader. Starting all 13 games at left tackle, he anchored an offensive line that helped break the school record for season passing yardage (272.9 yards per game) and ranked 10th nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed. He finished his collegiate career with 36 starts and was named Second Team All-Big 12.
Victoria Henson cemented her legacy as an Iowa State volleyball icon by tallying 67 career service aces and becoming a two-time AVCA All-American. Inducted into the Iowa State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024, Henson was a dominant force who shattered the school’s all-time record for career kills with 1,720 and set additional program benchmarks for kills per set with 3.9 and total points 1,921.
During her standout 2009 season, Henson earned AVCA Third Team All-American honors and was the only player in the Big 12 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 and served as a team co-captain. Her senior season in 2010 saw her reach even greater heights, becoming just the second Cyclone ever to be named an AVCA First Team All-American while leading the Big 12 in both kills and points per set.
Marial Shayok made a significant impact during his lone season of competition for the Iowa State Cyclones (2018-19) after redshirting the previous year due to transfer rules. A versatile wing, Shayok started all 34 games he appeared in, pulling down 167 rebounds and dishing out 67 assists. These numbers translated to an average of 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, complementing his prolific scoring.
Shayok’s rebounding prowess was on full display in several key matchups, including a season-high 14-rebound performance against Arizona and a 13-rebound double-double in a victory at Kansas State. While his facilitation provided the aforementioned assists to the Cyclone offense, he was also an elite scorer, averaging 18.7 points per game.
Bridget Carleton made 267 free throws in Big 12 conference play between 2016 and 2019, cementing her place as one of the most prolific players in Iowa State history. She concluded 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 to be named the Big 12 Player of the Year.
Her senior season was defined by elite national recognition, including winning the 2019 Cheryl Miller Award as the nation’s top small forward and being named to 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.
Roshon Roomes achieved national prominence during the 2018-19 indoor season for Iowa State. It was during this campaign that he set an NCAA record in the 600-yard run, winning the Big 12 title with a historic time of 1:07.67 (67.67 seconds). This feat highlighted his dominance in the event, as he went on to win a second consecutive Big 12 title in the 600-yard run the following year.
Beyond his individual records, Roomes was a cornerstone of the Cyclones’ relay success and a frequent All-American. In 2021, he was named the Most Outstanding Performer of the Drake Relays after leading Iowa State to victories in the 4×800, sprint medley, and distance medley relays—the first time a team had swept all three since Kansas in 1954. He also contributed to school records in the 4×400-meter and distance medley relays throughout his career.
Sami Williams concluded her legendary career at Iowa State as the program’s greatest power hitter, setting the school record with 67 home runs. A 2021 NFCA First Team All-American, she finished her tenure as the Big 12’s all-time leader in career hits (332), doubles (79), and total bases (627). Her 79 career doubles also rank tied for third in the history of NCAA Division I softball.
Williams was a cornerstone of the program from the moment she arrived, starting every game of her career at either second base or shortstop. During her record-breaking 2021 season, she led the team with a .446 batting average and 21 home runs, leading the Cyclones to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1988 and their first-ever NCAA Regional final. She officially became the Big 12’s all-time hits leader (332 total) during the 2021 Big 12 Championship, surpassing the record previously held by Oklahoma’s Norrelle Dickson since 2007. As of publication, Williams remains the conference’s all-time hits leader in regard to teams that are active members of the Big 12.
