FINAL: Iowa State 86, No. 15 Oklahoma State 69
February 26, 2014
For the first time since Jan. 25, the Iowa State women’s basketball team found a way to close out a conference game away from Hilton Coliseum.
Iowa State cruised to an 86-69 win against No. 15 Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. on Wednesday night behind a 26-point performance by freshman guard Jadda Buckley.
Junior point guard Nikki Moody got involved in almost every facet of the game, nearly recording a triple-double. She finished with 10 assists, 10 rebounds and nine points.
Four of the five ISU starters scored in double figures including Buckley’s 26 point effort. Senior Hallie Christofferson and junior Brynn Williamson each had 17 points, while Seanna Johnson scored 14 points and added seven rebounds.
After going down 2-0 early, Johnson canned a layup for the Cyclones giving Iowa State a 3-2 lead. On the ensuing possession, Christofferson nailed a 3 of her own to open up a 6-2 lead. Oklahoma State was never able to lead again in the contest.
Iowa State was powered by prolific shooting from beyond 3-point range. The Cyclones knocked down 15 3-pointers, shooting 41.7 percent from deep compared to the Cowgirls’ 2-of-14 shots made from beyond the arc.
Despite 13 turnovers by Iowa State, the Cyclones finished with 20 assists on 29 field goals, while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor. Iowa State also narrowly owned the rebounding battle, grabbing 35 boards compared to 33 by Oklahoma State.
The ISU win avenges a 69-62 loss by the Cyclones against the Cowgirls in Hilton. Iowa State moved to 19-8 overall this season and 8-8 in the Big 12.
Next up for the Cyclones is a trip to Kansas on Saturday. Iowa State won the first matchup against the Jayhawks 72-69 on Feb. 15. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Lawrence, Kan.