Brackins Leads Iowa State Past Rival Iowa 81-71

Tools

By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Dec 11, 2009 at 10:22 PM CST

Story Updated: Dec 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM CST

AMES (AP) - Craig Brackins tied his season high with 28 points as Iowa State snapped a three-game losing streak by beating rival Iowa 81-71 Friday night.

Marquis Gilstrap added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Cyclones (7-3), who posted their fourth straight home win over the Hawkeyes dating to 2003.

The Cyclones opened a 41-27 halftime lead behind 20 points from Brackins, who hit four 3-pointers and finished 9 of 13 from the field. They maintained a comfortable double-digit lead until the final minute.

Iowa State shot 58 percent and had 16 assists against just nine turnovers. Matt Gatens had 20 points and Jarryd Cole chipped in with 16 for Iowa (3-7), which lost for the second time in three games under interim head coach Chad Walthall.

Coach Todd Lickliter, who is recovering from surgery, is expected to return to the sidelines for next week's home game against Drake.

Next Article Iowa State to face Rutgers in Pinstripe Bowl

Conversation Guidelines

Be Kind

Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.

Share Knowledge

Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.

Stay focused

Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.

Report Trouble

Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.

read the full guidelines here »

Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Violent crime, sexual abuse, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.