No. 8 Iowa State routs SIU-Edwardsville, 93-43

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Lexi Donarski scored 22 factors as No. 8 Iowa State routed SIU-Edwardsville 93-43 on Tuesday night time.

The Cyclones (6-1) have been taking part in simply 48 hours after struggling their first loss – to North Carolina in Portland, Ore. on Sunday – and returning residence round 5:45 a.m. Monday.

“We’re at all times excited to play,” Donarski mentioned. “I believe after what we skilled in Portland, we have been actually wanting to get going once more. The earlier this recreation got here, the higher.”

Emily Ryan contributed 13 factors for Iowa State. Ashley Joens and Stephanie Soares every scored 11. Soares additionally grabbed 10 rebounds.

Donarski completed seven of 13 capturing from the ground, made all six of her free throws and recorded six assists.

“I assumed we performed arduous,” Iowa State coach Invoice Fennelly mentioned. “Lexi and Emily have been actually good. You by no means know what’s going to occur, however I used to be pleased with how we approached it tonight.”

Olivia Clayton and Ajulu Thatha every scored 7 factors for SIU-Edwardsville (0-6) which shot simply 26.2 p.c for the sport.

The Cyclones used a 15-5 run within the first quarter to grab management. Donarski made a layup and hit two free throws to offer Iowa State a 26-11 lead.

One other 8-0 run early within the second quarter helped the Cyclones construct a 38-17 benefit. 4 consecutive free throws by Joens made it 44-19.

“They’ve 5 (gamers) and two extra who come off the bench, who can rating in double figures at any second,” SIU-Edwardsville coach Samantha Quigley Smith mentioned. “So, you might have to have the ability to comprise folks. You may have to have the ability to guard somebody one-on-one. I don’t know that we did an excellent job of that.”

Iowa State shot 52.9 p.c within the first half (18 of 34) and scored 17 factors off turnovers.

The Cyclones lead finally grew to 62-22 early within the third quarter.

BIG PICTURE

Iowa State made an emphatic bounce again after struggling its first lack of the season. The Cyclones ought to make their twelfth straight look within the prime ten when subsequent week’s ballot comes out.

UP NEXT

SIU-Edwardsville: performs the second recreation of a six-game highway swing Dec. 6 at Louisville.

Iowa State: The Cyclones go to No. 10 Iowa on Dec. 7.