DES MOINES, Iowa – A big second quarter effort turned the tide for No. 14 Iowa State (3-0) as the Cyclones left the Knapp Center with a 98-76 win over Drake (1-2) Thursday night. After being down by double figures early in the second quarter, the Cyclones struck back with a 30-point second quarter and 28-point third quarter to turn the tide of the contest and give ISU the win. The 98 points is the most the Cyclones have ever scored against Drake.

Iowa State was led by Ashley Joens, who put up her 12th career 30-point game with 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including five 3-pointers. Joens also posted her 32nd career double-double with 10 rebounds. She was joined in double figures by Aubrey Joens (career-high 18), Lexi Donarski (17), Emily Ryan (13) and Denae Fritz (12).

Player of the Game
Ashley Joens. It was a typical all-around effort for the ISU star, who notched her 12th career 30-point game with 31 points and her 32nd career double-double with 10 rebounds. She also had four assists and three steals.

Up Next
Iowa State returns to Hilton Coliseum on Sunday to take on Southern at Noon. The game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.