Iowa State Cyclones Face Setback at James H. Hilton Coliseum Against Oklahoma Sooners
In a conference game at the James H. Hilton Coliseum, the Iowa State Cyclones suffered a defeat against the Oklahoma Sooners with a final score of 61-50. The Cyclones now hold a record of 23 losses and an undisclosed number of wins, while the Sooners' victory adds to their unmentioned win tally against no losses.
The home team, Iowa State Cyclones, started strong in the first half with 28 points but could not maintain their momentum, adding only 22 points in the second half. Despite their efforts, they fell short by 11 points to the visiting Sooners who scored consistently with 23 points in the first half and an impressive surge of 38 points after halftime.
The Cyclones struggled offensively throughout the game, shooting only 31 percent from field goals and making just four out of fifteen three-point attempts for a three-point percentage of about 27 percent. Their free throw performance was also below par as they made ten out of seventeen attempts which is approximately a 59 percent success rate.
Defensively, Iowa State managed six steals and two blocks but were outrebounded by Oklahoma who secured a total rebound count of 39 compared to Iowa State's total rebounds tallying up to just over half that amount at around twenty-seven. The offensive efforts were led by scoring from inside paint where they accumulated twenty-two points.
On the other side, Oklahoma showcased solid shooting efficiency with an overall field goal percentage nearing fifty percent and excelling at free throws where they achieved nearly ninety-three percent accuracy. They also demonstrated defensive strength with eight blocks and thirty-one defensive rebounds contributing significantly to their win.
The upcoming match for Iowa State will be held on February twenty-seventh at nine PM Central Time when they host West Virginia Mountaineers at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Fans can catch this encounter live on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine as both teams strive for victory on court.