Marquis Gilstrap scores 18 points and Iowa State throttles Tennessee State 84-53

Iowa State beats Tennessee State 84-53

AMES, Iowa — Marquis Gilstrap had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Iowa State never trailed in cruising past Tennessee State 84-53 Tuesday night.

Diante Garrett added 11 points and seven assists for the Cyclones (5-0), who hit their first 10 attempts from the floor and shot 61.5 percent.

Iowa State jumped ahead by as much as 31-11 over the winless Tigers. Tennessee State closed within 14 by the break, but the Cyclones opened the second half with a 19-4 run and never looked back.

Josh Sain had 12 to lead Tennessee State (0-4), which suffered its biggest loss of the season

Iowa State has beaten each of its five opponents by at least 20 points — and its last two by at least 30.