Southern Miss fell 83-57 to No. 18 Iowa State on Friday in Ames, Iowa, as the Cyclones pulled away after the Golden Eagles cut the deficit to one point in the first half. The game, played before 13,930 at Hilton Coliseum, was Southern Miss’ first road test of the season.
The Golden Eagles trailed 23-22 with 9:52 left in the first half after 3-pointers from Anthony Igiede and Brandon Weston. Southern Miss made six of its first 13 shots from beyond the arc and stayed within six points late in the half, but Iowa State took a 46-29 lead into halftime.
Igiede led Southern Miss with 13 points, including three 3-pointers. Weston scored nine points, and Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt had eight. Isaac Taveras scored five points and recorded four steals.
Southern Miss trimmed the margin to 54-40 with 12:14 remaining after consecutive baskets by Igiede and Michael Montano. The Golden Eagles also had a 10-0 run late in the game. They finished with eight 3-pointers, nine steals and seven blocked shots, and forced 15 turnovers. Iowa State shot 37% in the second half, according to Southern Miss.
Southern Miss (1-1) is scheduled to return to Reed Green Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to host Jackson State. The calendar listed tipoff for 7 p.m. Central time.
