AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women's basketball team (2-0, 0-0 Big 12) defeated the Drake Bulldogs (0-2, 0-0 MVC) 84-67 in Hilton Coliseum. Senior
Nikki Moody led the Cyclones with a double-double with 18 points and 12 assists. The win was the team's fifth-straight against Drake, coming on double-digit scoring efforts from Moody,
Brynn Williamson,
Emily Durr and
Jadda Buckley.
How it happened…Iowa State overcame a slow start in the first two minutes largely in part to a 14-point first-half perfor-mance by
Brynn Williamson. The senior drained four 3-pointers and pulled in five rebounds to lead the Cyclones and help grow a sizeable 24-point halftime lead for the Cyclones.
To start the second half, senior
Nikki Moody made quick work with six points, three assists and two rebounds in just 4:34 into the second half to grow the ISU lead to 58-31.
The Bulldogs turned to a full-court press and put together an 11-0 run to close the ISU lead to 16, 64-49, with 9:28 left. Despite the press, the Cyclone lead would be too much for the Bulldogs to overcome as Iowa State would hang on to win 84-67.
Rebounding was a priority for the Cyclones as Iowa State outrebounded Drake 47-43.
Seanna Johnson paced the Cyclones on the glass, grabbing 12 rebounds.
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. The senior was just two rebounds shy of a triple double with 18 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. Moody was on fire in the second half, netting 15 points, dishing six assists and grab-bing four rebounds to lead the Cyclones to victory.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the match? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #Cy-clONEgameball to @CycloneWBB and we'll announce the fan's pick later.Tweet of the Game:
Cyclone Quick Hits*Williamson has netted three or more 3-pointers in 31 career games.
*Iowa State extended its winning streak against in-state foe Drake to five games and 28-26 all-time.
*Four Cyclones scored in double figures in Moody (18), Williamson (14), Blaskowsky (14) and Buckley (13).
Next Up:Iowa State returns to the court on Sun., Nov. 23 as it takes on Cincinnati at 1 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum. Fans can follow the action on Cyclones.tv, Twitter (@CycloneWBB) and on Cyclones.com via the live blog.