The Iowa State Cyclones had an impressive showing on Saturday night, easily defeating the Idaho State Bengals 86-55. The Cyclones were led by two of their star players, Tyrese King and Rasir Gilbert, who each scored 16 points.
The game was a blowout from the start, with Iowa State jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Cyclones were able to maintain their double-digit advantage for the entire game, thanks in large part to the strong performances from King and Gilbert. King was especially impressive, shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 4-for-7 from beyond the arc. Gilbert was also solid, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range.
The rest of the Cyclones also contributed to the victory, with five other players scoring in double figures. Freshman guard Jaden Walker had a strong game off the bench, scoring 12 points in just 18 minutes of action.
The win was Iowa State’s sixth straight victory and improved their record to 14-3 on the season. The Cyclones have been on a roll lately, winning nine of their last 10 games. With King and Gilbert leading the way, Iowa State looks poised to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year.
The loss dropped Idaho State to 5-13 on the season. The Bengals have struggled all year and are now in danger of missing the postseason entirely.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from Iowa State, as they easily defeated Idaho State 86-55. King and Gilbert led the way with 16 points each, while five other players scored in double figures. With their sixth straight win, the Cyclones are looking like a team that could make some noise in March.
