In a game that saw little separation until late in the second half, Iowa State pulled away late for a 76-65 win over Northern Iowa in the back end of Saturday’s Hy-Vee Classic doubleheader at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Panthers sported a 33-30 halftime advantage, but the Cyclones caught fire in the final 10 minutes to pull away. Things were tied, 50-50, with 9:28 to go, but Iowa State ripped off a 14-4 run top pick up its eighth straight victory following an 0-2 start.
The Panthers, meanwhile, suffered their first loss since the Battle 4 Atlantis Championship game against Villanova on Nov.