AMES – Iowa State held off an upset-minded Northern Illinois squad Tuesday night in Hilton Coliseum, 70-52.
Northern Illinois (0-2)played to a 34-31 lead at the half in this game with decent shooting while Iowa State began the game with five straight misses. Â However, the second half was different story, as Iowa State (2-1) clamped down on defense, holding the Huskies to 18% shooting.
The Cyclones were led by Rasir Bolton’s 17 points. Â Michale Jacobson had 12 rebounds.
Iowa State returns to the court next Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. to face Southern Miss. The game marks the beginning of Battle 4 Atlantis and is the Campus Game of the tournament. That game between the Cyclones and Golden Eagles will be available through Cyclones.TV.
