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Crooks scores 21 for No. 14 Iowa State in win over Sacred Heart

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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Audi Crooks #55 of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on March 21, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Audi Crooks had 21 points, Alisa Williams scored 12 of her 14 in the second half, and No. 14 Iowa State rolled to a 99-34 victory over Sacred Heart on Sunday afternoon.

Reese Beaty had 13 points, Addy Brown scored 12 and Lilly Tauleilei 10 as five Cyclones reached double figures.

Iowa State (2-0) went on a 19-3 run in the second quarter to go up 54-17 at the half. Crooks scored the first eight points of the third quarter for The Cyclones, going 3 for 5 from the field and 2 for 2 from the line before being subbing out. Williams shot 5 for 7 from field-goal range and added seven rebounds in the second half.

Sacred Heart (0-2) was led by Amelia Wood with six points and four rebounds. The Cyclones won the only other matchup, beating the Pioneers in 2016.

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