Norfolk State at Iowa State
AMES, Iowa (Interstat) — The Iowa State women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Sunday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum, overwhelming Norfolk State 98-52 in a nonconference matchup.
The Cyclones, playing in front of 9,145 fans, improved to 5-0 on the season, while the Spartans fell to 2-3.
Iowa State established dominance early, racing out to a 26-11 lead after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 53-25 by halftime. The Cyclones’ offensive firepower was on full display as they consistently outpaced the Spartans, adding 24 points in the third and 21 in the fourth to secure the lopsided victory.
The story of the game was a historic triple-double from Iowa State forward Addy Brown. The sophomore from Derby, Kansas, stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, orchestrating the Cyclones’ efficient offense throughout her 26 minutes on the court.
She was far from alone in her standout performance. Center Audi Crooks, a native of Algona, Iowa, was a force in the paint, recording a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five blocked shots. Forward Alisa Williams also notched a double-double off the bench, contributing 10 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cyclones’ scoring was balanced and prolific. Forward Sydney Harris added 15 points, while guard Mackenzie Hare chipped in 14. Guard Jada Williams facilitated the offense with eight assists.
For Norfolk State, guard Jasha Clinton provided a bright spot, leading all scorers with 17 points and dishing out five assists in a team-high 39 minutes of play. Guard Anjanae Richardson added 13 points for the Spartans.
Iowa State’s offensive execution was superior, evidenced by their 32 points in the paint compared to Norfolk State’s 14. The Cyclones also capitalized more effectively on mistakes, scoring 18 points off turnovers against the Spartans’ 12.
The game was part of a challenging early-season stretch for Norfolk State, which has faced several power-conference opponents. Iowa State, meanwhile, continued its perfect start to the season, having won each of its first five games by at least 27 points.
Iowa State next travels to face in-state rival Drake on Thursday. Norfolk State continues its road trip at Penn on Tuesday.