GAMER: Iowa State 80, Texas A&M Corpus Christi 50
Freshman guard Matt Thomas shoots from behind the arc during Iowa State’s win over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on Nov. 12 at Hilton Coliseum. Thomas had his second consecutive double-digit scoring night with 13 points.
November 12, 2013
The Lowdown
Iowa State used a strong second half Tuesday night at Hilton Coliseum to defeat Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 80-50.
Five ISU players reached double-digits, led by senior guard DeAndre Kane, who finished with a game-high 15 points to go along with seven rebounds. The Cyclones went 11-of-25 beyond the arc one game after hitting 15 3-pointers in the season opener Sunday.
Iowa State advances to 2-0 on the season and returns to the court Sunday when it takes on No. 7 Michigan on ESPN. Tipoff in that game is set for 4 p.m.
Turning Point
With 16:31 remaining in the game, Kane hit a 3-pointer off an assist from forward Georges Niang. The shot sparked an 18-2 run during the next five minutes as the Cyclones pulled away.
Iowa State ended up outscoring Texas A&M Corpus Christi 43-26 in the second half to secure its second victory of the season.
X Factor
Dustin Hogue — ISU forward Dustin Hogue scored 13 points and brought in eight rebounds for the Cyclones in the win. Hogue went 5-of-6 from the field and made all three 3-pointers he shot.
