Iowa State jumped out to a quick 8-0 early in the first half before the Leathernecks dewclawed their way back to a 14-12 lead with 9:08 left in the first half thanks to a Ancrum jumper.
Donovan Jackson would make a three with 8:54 remaining and another with 7:57 left. Iowa State would stay with an 18-14 lead until Wigginton broke the ice with a jumper made with 5:45 left.
Iowa State would slow down offensively which let Western Illinois come to within four at halftime (29-25 ISU).
The Cyclones would keep building early and often in the second half, going on a 21 to 9 run at the 12:36 left mark in the game.