This weekend, the Iowa State Cyclones swept the Kent State Golden Flashes, with a 5-3 win Friday night followed by a 6-1 win on Saturday.  

The Cyclones got out of the gates in a hurry during Friday night’s game, as Derek Kohles scored his first goal of the season on a tip-in. Another first-period goal and Iowa State gained a lead it wouldn’t relinquish, and it continued to score goals each period.  

Cyclone goalie Erik Hudson was able to block 31 of Kent State’s 34 shots Friday.   

Saturday, the Cyclones were up 3-0 before Kent State could light the lamp, and again scored in each preceding period. Iowa State killed three third-period penalties and fired 48 shots on Golden Flash goalie Anthony Natoli en route to victory.

No. 16 Kent State is on a six-game losing streak, and while the No. 13 Cyclones were skidding until a split series last week, this road sweep helps their chances in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. The sweep makes the Cyclones 7-9-0 on the season.

Iowa State plays host to the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday and Saturday, with a men’s and women’s doubleheader on Friday.