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Crooks Dominates as No. 10 Iowa State Cruises Past Houston

HOUSTON — Audi Crooks delivered a powerhouse performance with 35 points and 13 rebounds, while Jada Williams dished out a career-high 14 assists and added 16 points to lead No. 10 Iowa State to an 80-62 victory over Houston on Wednesday.

The Cyclones (14-0, 2-0 Big 12) built a commanding 45-31 lead by halftime, fueled by the dynamic duo of Williams and Crooks, who combined for 25 points on efficient 11-of-15 shooting. Iowa State’s hot shooting continued throughout the game, finishing at 53% from the field and an impressive 50% (8-16) from beyond the arc.

Crooks’ dominance in the paint was undeniable, as she converted 17 of 21 field goal attempts and extended her streak of scoring at least 30 points to five consecutive games. Her double-figure scoring streak reached an impressive 80 games, the longest active streak in the nation. Iowa State outscored Houston 52-24 in the paint.

Houston (6-7, 0-2) initially held a 14-7 lead early in the first quarter, but Iowa State responded with a decisive 12-0 run spanning the first and second periods. Although Houston briefly closed the gap to 29-27, Iowa State finished the first half with a 16-4 run. The Cougars were unable to reduce the deficit any closer than nine points for the rest of the match. Briana Peguero led Houston with 14 points, while Jade Jones chipped in with 11 off the bench.

Looking ahead, Iowa State will host No. 22 Baylor on Sunday, while Houston travels to Oklahoma State on Saturday.

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