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USC Upstate
Iowa State Defeats USC-Upstate 98-76 in Opener
11.16.2014 | Women's Basketball
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women's basketball team defeated USC Upstate 98-76 behind a record-setting 25-point performance by freshman Bryanna Fernstrom. With the victory, Iowa State extended its streak to 20-consecutive season-opening wins. All 20 wins have occurred under head coach Bill Fennelly.
How it happened…
Fernstrom started off hot in her first career start as she netted 12 of Iowa State's first 14 points, entering double-digits at the 16:31 mark in the half. Iowa State showcased a potent offensive attack, with eight different players scoring in the first half. The Cyclones led by as many as 25 in the first as it cruised to a 53-32 halftime lead.
The Cyclones' led the way in the first, shooting 19-of-31 from the field for 61.3 percent.
Iowa State continued its hot shooting into the second half grabbing a game-high 27-point lead with 4:27 remaining in the second half.
Senior Brynn Williamson grabbed her first double-double of her career with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Williamson also set a career-high with 12 rebounds. Sophomore Seanna Johnson also joined the double-double club with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Johnson's 20 points ties a career high she set against Eastern Washington last season.
For the game, Iowa State put five Cyclones in double-digits with Fernstrom (25), Johnson (20), Williamson (13), Blaskowsky (10) and Durr (10).
Discuss it now. Visit our Facebook page to have your say on the turning point of tonight's match.
Game Ball Goes To...
Bryanna Fernstrom. Fernstrom got Iowa State started, scoring 12 of the team's first 14 points. Fernstrom would break the Iowa State record for most points by a freshman in her first career game with 25. Fernstrom went 8-of-16 from the field and 2-for-2 from long range.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the match? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #CyclONEgameball to @CycloneWBB and we'll announce the fan's pick later.
Tweet of the Game:
Cyclone Quick Hits
*With tonight's win over USC Upstate, Iowa State has won 20-straight season openers, all under Fennelly.
*Senior Brynn Williamson recorded her first double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. She also set a career-high with the 12 rebounds.
*Sophomore Seanna Johnson tallied 20 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth-career double-double.
*Bryanna Fernstrom's 25 points were the most by an Iowa State freshman in her debut game, breaking the previous record of 20 by Anna Prins in 2009.
Next Up:
Iowa State returns to the court on Tuesday, Nov. 18 as it takes on Drake at 7 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum. Fans can follow the action on Cyclones.tv, Twitter (@CycloneWBB) and on Cyclones.com via the live blog.
How it happened…
Fernstrom started off hot in her first career start as she netted 12 of Iowa State's first 14 points, entering double-digits at the 16:31 mark in the half. Iowa State showcased a potent offensive attack, with eight different players scoring in the first half. The Cyclones led by as many as 25 in the first as it cruised to a 53-32 halftime lead.
The Cyclones' led the way in the first, shooting 19-of-31 from the field for 61.3 percent.
Iowa State continued its hot shooting into the second half grabbing a game-high 27-point lead with 4:27 remaining in the second half.
Senior Brynn Williamson grabbed her first double-double of her career with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Williamson also set a career-high with 12 rebounds. Sophomore Seanna Johnson also joined the double-double club with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Johnson's 20 points ties a career high she set against Eastern Washington last season.
For the game, Iowa State put five Cyclones in double-digits with Fernstrom (25), Johnson (20), Williamson (13), Blaskowsky (10) and Durr (10).
Discuss it now. Visit our Facebook page to have your say on the turning point of tonight's match.
Game Ball Goes To...
Bryanna Fernstrom. Fernstrom got Iowa State started, scoring 12 of the team's first 14 points. Fernstrom would break the Iowa State record for most points by a freshman in her first career game with 25. Fernstrom went 8-of-16 from the field and 2-for-2 from long range.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the match? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #CyclONEgameball to @CycloneWBB and we'll announce the fan's pick later.
Tweet of the Game:
Jacks first of many many bags of popcorn at @CycloneWBB this season. pic.twitter.com/J7MKAaeWpU
— Aaron McPartland (@Potsjob) November 16, 2014
Cyclone Quick Hits
*With tonight's win over USC Upstate, Iowa State has won 20-straight season openers, all under Fennelly.
*Senior Brynn Williamson recorded her first double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. She also set a career-high with the 12 rebounds.
*Sophomore Seanna Johnson tallied 20 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth-career double-double.
*Bryanna Fernstrom's 25 points were the most by an Iowa State freshman in her debut game, breaking the previous record of 20 by Anna Prins in 2009.
Next Up:
Iowa State returns to the court on Tuesday, Nov. 18 as it takes on Drake at 7 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum. Fans can follow the action on Cyclones.tv, Twitter (@CycloneWBB) and on Cyclones.com via the live blog.
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