Wide Right and Natty Lite · 6 days ago
No. 18 Iowa State soars over Golden Eagles
No. 18 Iowa State (1-1) secured an 83-57 victory over Southern Mississippi (1-1) Friday night. With the win, the Cyclones improve to 5-0 all-time against the Golden Eagles.
Iowa State led for 39 minutes and 36 seconds without ever surrendering the lead or allowing a tie.
The Cyclones established immediate control by shooting an efficient 70.8 percent (17-of-24) from the field in the first half to build a 46-29 halftime lead. Southern Miss stayed within reach during the opening period behind 6-of-13 shooting from three-point range.