No. 18 Iowa State secured a victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at James H. Hilton Coliseum on Saturday. Cyclones forward Tre Singleton highlighted the first half with a dunk as Iowa State asserted control early in the contest.
The win continues Iowa State's strong start to the season under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones, ranked 18th nationally, used their home-court advantage to handle the Golden Eagles from Conference USA.
Singleton's energetic play provided a spark for Iowa State's offense, which looked to establish dominance in the paint throughout the opening period. The Cyclones' defense also limited Southern Miss scoring opportunities, forcing difficult shots and creating transition chances.
Iowa State will aim to build on this performance as they prepare for upcoming Big 12 conference play, while Southern Miss returns home to regroup for their next non-conference matchup.
