March 29, 2024

Joens, hot start, carry No. 18 ISU women past OU

AMES (AP) — Ashley Joens had six 3-pointers and 25 points, both career-highs, and No. 18 Iowa State blitzed Oklahoma 104-78 on Saturday to end a two-game losing streak.

With Madison Wise, Bridget Carleton and Kristin Scott making two baskets apiece, the Cyclones (14-4, 4-2 Big 12 Conference) raced to a 16-0 lead.

Wise had five 3-pointers and 17 points, Alexa Middleton and Meredith Burkhall added 14 apiece and Carleton had 13.  Burkhall had 10 rebounds. Iowa State finished 16-of-34 from distance.

Ana Llanusa had a career-high 35 points for the Sooners (5-11, 1-4), making four 3-pointers and 15-of-18 from the foul line. Jessi Murcer added 18 points.