Lexi Donarski scored 20 points and third-seeded Iowa State raced to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2010 with a 67-44 win over …
Lexi Donarski scored 20 points and third-seeded Iowa State raced to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2010 with a 67-44 win over sixth-seeded Georgia on Sunday night. Emily Ryan had 15 points, nine assists and six rebounds for the Cyclones (28-6), and Ashley Joens added 12 points and grabbed ten rebounds. “Sometimes in life you earn things, and you get it,” Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said. “Well, this group earned it. They got it and it’s pretty damn sweet.” Jenna Staiti led Georgia (21-10) with 16 points and nine rebounds. The Bulldogs shot 30.6% from the floor and never had a lead. “Georgia is a really talented team and so it all started with defense,” Donarski said. “We had to set the tone, especially defensively really early, and that just pushed us forward on offense.
