November 15th 2024.
It was a thrilling night for Iowa State as they dominated on the court against St. Thomas of Minnesota, with a final score of 80-47. Audi Crooks was a standout player, scoring a whopping 26 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Not far behind was Sydney Harris, who contributed 13 points to the Cyclones' impressive win. It was a team effort, with Emily Ryan racking up an impressive 13 assists, the most by any Division I player this season. Addy Brown also had a strong showing with 10 points.
Crooks was on fire, making 12 of her 17 shots from the field before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a comfortable 27-point lead. This marks her 36th consecutive game scoring in double figures, solidifying her as a key player for the Cyclones. Harris also showed her strength, coming off the bench and scoring in double figures for the third game in a row.
On the other side, St. Thomas struggled to find their rhythm, scoring a season-low 47 points on just 17-of-65 shooting from the field. Their 3-pointers were also off, with only three successful shots out of 20 attempts. Amber Scalia led the Tommies with 11 points, while Jade Hill and Sammy Opichka added eight points each.
Iowa State's dominance was evident throughout the game, scoring a season-high 46 points in the paint compared to St. Thomas' 22. Their strong start in the first quarter, making 10 of their 15 shots, set the tone for the rest of the game. By halftime, they had a comfortable 40-22 lead, which continued to grow to a 33-point lead late in the game.
One key moment that stood out was the Cyclones' 9-0 run in the first quarter, giving them a commanding 20-4 lead. This set the tone for the rest of the game and allowed them to maintain their lead.
A key stat to note is that St. Thomas' Jade Hill, who typically averages a team-high 21.7 points per game, was held to just eight points. She struggled with her shots, only making one out of eight attempts, but managed to make all six of her free throws.
Looking ahead, St. Thomas will face Wichita State on Saturday while Iowa State will take on UNI on Wednesday night. It was a tough loss for St. Thomas, but they will have the opportunity to bounce back and continue their strong performance in the upcoming games.
In other news, the University of St. Thomas received a generous $20 million donation towards arts education, which will greatly benefit their students. The Tommies also had a tough loss in football to Drake, but their men's hockey team put up a good fight against MSU Mankato. The women's hockey team also had a close game against No. 2 Ohio State, ultimately falling in overtime. It was a tough week for St. Thomas sports, but they continue to give their all on the field and court.
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