Iowa State Downs Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 82-56

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women's basketball team (6-2, 0-0 Big 12) placed four student-athletes in double figures as the Cyclones topped the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (2-6, 0-0 SWAC) 82-56 in Hilton Coliseum.

How it happened…
After starting 1-of-12 from the field, the Cyclones got things moving after junior guard Kidd Blaskowsky sparked the Iowa State offense with three, 3-point baskets and a pair of free throw makes to lead all scorers with 11 points at the break. Iowa State would slowly convert a six-point deficit into an eight-point halftime lead, 35-27.

Iowa State would only extend its lead going into the second half, putting the early shooting woes behind them as they shot 40.7 percent from the field to close the game. Iowa State would down the Golden Lions by a score of 82-56.

The Cyclones finished the contest with a season-high in steals (11) and tied a season-low (six) in turnovers committed, while tallying 19 assists.

Game Ball Goes To...
Kidd Blaskowsky. The junior was the spark the Cyclones needed in her first start of the season. She started off 3-of-3 from deep to pace the Cyclones to a 38-33 lead. Blaskowsky would finish the game with a season-high five from long range. She would close the game with 17 points and five rebounds.
This was Blaskowsky's 18th career game in double-figures.

Cyclone Quick Hits
*Kidd Blaskowsky has recorded double figures 18 times in her career.
*Blaskowsky also netted a season-high five 3-pointers.
*The Cyclones recorded a season-high 11 steals.
*Iowa State recorded single-digit turnovers for the fifth game this season.
* Iowa State extended its 3-point streak to 620 consecutive games.
Next Up:
Iowa State returns to the Hilton Coliseum court on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. to take on Fairfield. The game will be televised on Cyclones.tv. Fans can follow the action on Twitter (@CycloneWBB) and on Cyclones.com via the live blog.

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