No. 16 Iowa State Dominates Grambling State, 102-62
No. 16 Iowa State (2-0) made over half of its shots for the second time this season, shooting 54.5% in a commanding 102-62 win against Grambling State (1-1) on Thursday night at Hilton Coliseum.
Game Overview
Grambling State briefly led midway through the first half, but the Cyclones closed the period by hitting 11 of 14 shots, taking control before halftime. This victory marked Iowa State's 35th consecutive home win against non-conference opponents.
Key Players and Stats
- Joshua Jefferson led the scoring with 20 points, shooting 8-of-10, boosting ISU's shooting efficiency.
- Eleven Cyclones contributed to the scoring.
- Tamin Lipsey scored 10 points, marking his second straight game with double figures, along with six assists and five steals.
- Lipsey recorded his second consecutive game with 5+ steals, the seventh time in his career, ranking second in school history.
- Rookies Killyan Toure and Jamarion Batemon each contributed 11 points.
- Blake Buchanan led the team with nine rebounds.
Game Progress
The game was tight during the first ten minutes, with Iowa State leading 16-8 after a lay-in by Lipsey. Grambling State responded with a nine-point run, momentarily quieting the home crowd, but the Cyclones soon regained control.
"It was the 35th consecutive Cyclone win over a non-conference team in Hilton Coliseum."
"Tamin Lipsey had his second consecutive game with 5+ steals and seventh in his career, ranking second in school history."
Author's summary: Iowa State showcased balanced scoring and strong defense in a decisive home victory, extending their impressive streak against non-conference teams at Hilton Coliseum.
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