"AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State center Audi Crooks, the leading scorer in Division I women's basketball, had another huge game Wednesday night as the No. 10 Cyclones stayed undefeated by beating cross-state rival Iowa 74-69 at Hilton Coliseum. Crooks had 30 points and 10 rebounds and is now averaging 27.8 PPG and shooting 72.2% from the field, which is second in Division 1."
"But, honestly, we're not concerned with the noise and what everybody has to say online. We're worried about the mentality in our locker room [and] that we have in practice. I feel that comes with maturity. It's really easy to get sucked into social media and public opinion ... this team, we're all a little bit older and a little bit wiser."
"That said, coach Bill Fennelly acknowledged the Cyclones (11-0) definitely knew their strength of schedule -- at 308 entering Wednesday -- was being questioned. Last season, Iowa State lost nonconference games to UConn and South Carolina -- who played in the national championship -- plus Iowa and Northern Iowa. Fennelly said he thought those losses cost the Cyclones a lot in public perception."
Iowa State beat Iowa 74-69 at Hilton Coliseum to remain unbeaten at 11-0. Center Audi Crooks scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, raising her scoring average to 27.8 PPG and field-goal percentage to 72.2%, second in Division I. Teammates Addy Brown and Jada Williams recorded double-doubles, with Brown scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and Williams posting 11 points and 12 assists. Crooks emphasized the team's maturity and focus on locker-room mentality over social media criticism. Coach Bill Fennelly acknowledged lingering questions about the Cyclones' strength of schedule after prior nonconference losses to top programs.
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