Iowa State Routs Southern Miss 83-57
Tre Singleton scored 28 points as Iowa State rebounded from a loss to Memphis with a commanding home win.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Iowa State defeated Southern Miss 83-57 on Friday night in Ames, bouncing back from a loss to Memphis in which it allowed 80 points. Tre Singleton led the way with 28 points on 10-for-17 shooting and nine rebounds.
Why it matters
The win gave Iowa State a much-needed response after allowing 80 points in its previous game, showing the team can rebound quickly from a defensive lapse. It also highlighted the contributions of Singleton and Jaquan Johnson off the bench in a game the Cyclones controlled from early on.
Singleton scored 19 points in the first half and finished with 28 points on 10-for-17 shooting plus nine rebounds. Iowa State's 46-29 halftime lead matched a 17-point margin that carried through the game.
The players
Tre Singleton
Tre Singleton is an Iowa State guard whose 28-point, nine-rebound performance was the leading contribution in the win over Southern Miss.
Iowa State Cyclones
The Iowa State Cyclones are the men's basketball program of Iowa State University, competing in the Big 12 Conference and based in Ames, Iowa.
The details
Iowa State took control after early Southern Miss turnovers led to easy baskets, and Dominykas Pleta started at center over Blake Buchanan. Jaquan Johnson provided a spark off the bench as the Cyclones pulled away.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Iowa State beats Southern Miss 83-57.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Iowa State hosts Southern in its next home game.
Season Trajectory
Iowa State's 83-57 win came one game after allowing 80 points to Memphis, showing a quick response to a defensive lapse early in the season. The result gives the Cyclones a measure of momentum heading into their next home game against Southern on November 10.
Iowa State's bounce-back win and Singleton's 28-point night give fantasy managers and bettors a clear read on the Cyclones' scoring options heading into the Southern rematch. The 80-point allowance against Memphis remains the key defensive concern to monitor in the next game.
The takeaway
Iowa State showed it can recover quickly after a defensive setback, with Singleton's scoring and bench contributions providing the balance needed to pull away. Watching whether that defensive improvement holds against Southern will be the key test.
What happens next
Iowa State hosts Southern in its next home game on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Further reading
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