Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus UW-Oshkosh (Ex.) on October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Women's Basketball
UW-Oshkosh (Ex.)
Iowa State University Athletics
Saturday, December 28
Ames, Iowa
3:30 PM
Iowa State University
10-0
72
vs
50
Holy Cross (Cyclone Challenge)
7-3
1
2
F
Holy Cross
22
28
50
Iowa State
41
31
72
No. 14 Iowa State 10-0 With 72-50 Win Saturday
12.28.2013 | Women's Basketball
AMES, Iowa – The No. 14 Iowa State women's basketball team (10-0, 0-0 Big 12) continued its undefeated run with a 72-50 win over the Holy Cross Crusaders (7-3, 0-0 Patriot League) Saturday at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State was led by a double-double performance by Nikki Moody, who recorded 14 points and 10 assists for ISU.
How It Happened:
After getting off to a slow start and going down 6-0, the Cyclones rebounded with a 22-8 run to close the half. Iowa State used eight first-half 3-pointers to help close the gap, with Kidd Blaskowsky leading Iowa State with a 3-of-3 performance from deep in the first half. Iowa State would enter the locker room with a 41-22 lead.
The Cyclones continued their momentum into the second half holding Holy Cross to just 28 second-half points. Iowa State also out-rebounded the Crusaders 46-to-35.
Discuss it now. Visit our Facebook page to have your say on the turning point of tonight's match.
Game Ball Goes To…
Nikki Moody. Moody got the Cyclones back on track with a clutch 3-pointer after a slow start. The junior guard would notch a season-high nine assists in just the first half while recording her fourth double-digit scoring game with 10 first half points.
In the second half, Moody was quick to knock down a double-double, ending the game with 14 points, 10 assists and four rebounds.
Quick Hits:
*The Cyclones won their 76th consecutive non-conference game in Hilton Coliseum.
*Four Cyclones (Moody, Buckley, Blaskowsky and Christofferson) scored in double-figures for the second time this season.
*Moody became the fourth different Cyclone to record a double-double this season with 14 points and 10 assists. It was also her fifth career double-double
*Moody also set a season-high with 10 assists, her 11th career game with 10 or more assists.
*Tenisha Matlock recorded her first points and rebounds as a Cyclone. She played 13 minutes and recorded four points and six rebounds.
Fan Tweet of the Game:
After each game, one tweet will be chose as the “Fan Tweet of the Game”. Fans are encouraged to tweet @CycloneWBB during the match, and visit cyclones.com after each match to see if their tweet was chosen as “Fan Tweet of the Match”.
Next Up:
The Cyclones take on William & Mary in game two of the Cyclone Challenge on Sunday in Hilton Coliseum. The game is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. CT and will be shown on Cyclones.tv. Fans can also watch Holy Cross take on Saint Louis at 1 p.m.
How It Happened:
After getting off to a slow start and going down 6-0, the Cyclones rebounded with a 22-8 run to close the half. Iowa State used eight first-half 3-pointers to help close the gap, with Kidd Blaskowsky leading Iowa State with a 3-of-3 performance from deep in the first half. Iowa State would enter the locker room with a 41-22 lead.
The Cyclones continued their momentum into the second half holding Holy Cross to just 28 second-half points. Iowa State also out-rebounded the Crusaders 46-to-35.
Discuss it now. Visit our Facebook page to have your say on the turning point of tonight's match.
Game Ball Goes To…
Nikki Moody. Moody got the Cyclones back on track with a clutch 3-pointer after a slow start. The junior guard would notch a season-high nine assists in just the first half while recording her fourth double-digit scoring game with 10 first half points.
In the second half, Moody was quick to knock down a double-double, ending the game with 14 points, 10 assists and four rebounds.
Quick Hits:
*The Cyclones won their 76th consecutive non-conference game in Hilton Coliseum.
*Four Cyclones (Moody, Buckley, Blaskowsky and Christofferson) scored in double-figures for the second time this season.
*Moody became the fourth different Cyclone to record a double-double this season with 14 points and 10 assists. It was also her fifth career double-double
*Moody also set a season-high with 10 assists, her 11th career game with 10 or more assists.
*Tenisha Matlock recorded her first points and rebounds as a Cyclone. She played 13 minutes and recorded four points and six rebounds.
Fan Tweet of the Game:
Ready for some @CycloneWBB action! #cyclONEnation #HiltonMagic pic.twitter.com/N1GKSJISNV
— Dane Nealson (@Dane_Nealson) December 28, 2013
After each game, one tweet will be chose as the “Fan Tweet of the Game”. Fans are encouraged to tweet @CycloneWBB during the match, and visit cyclones.com after each match to see if their tweet was chosen as “Fan Tweet of the Match”.
Next Up:
The Cyclones take on William & Mary in game two of the Cyclone Challenge on Sunday in Hilton Coliseum. The game is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. CT and will be shown on Cyclones.tv. Fans can also watch Holy Cross take on Saint Louis at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
HC
ISU
FG%
.333
.473
3FG%
.158
.344
FT%
.455
.500
RB
35
46
TO
10
13
STL
10
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
F/C
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballAudi Crooks 7_15_25 interview
Tuesday, July 15
Bill Fennelly 7_15_25 interview
Tuesday, July 15
Inside Iowa State WBB
Friday, June 06
WBB Post-Game Press Conference vs. Michigan
Friday, March 21
