Can Iowa State Cyclones Conquer Marriott Center Against BYU Cougars?

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare to face the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center in Provo, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Cyclones have shown a strong performance in their past games, with a notable victory over Oklahoma State Cowboys and a close contest against Houston Cougars.

The Cyclones' offense has been impressive, particularly in the paint where they scored 42 points against Oklahoma State. Their field goal percentage stood at 47 percent, and they excelled at free throws with an accuracy of 82 percent. However, three-point shooting has been less effective for the team, with only 20 percent success from beyond the arc.

Defensively, Iowa State has demonstrated tenacity with steals peaking at 13 against Oklahoma State and maintaining an average of seven across recent games. They've also managed to keep turnovers relatively low while capitalizing on opponents' mistakes by scoring an average of eighteen points off turnovers.

Rebounding is another area where Iowa State has shown consistency; they outrebounded both Oklahoma State and Houston by securing more than thirty rebounds per game. This rebounding strength could be crucial when facing BYU's squad.

The upcoming game presents a challenge as playing away from home always adds pressure. The Marriott Center is known for its energetic atmosphere which could influence performance on both sides. Nonetheless, if Iowa State continues to leverage their strengths in rebounding and inside scoring while improving their perimeter shooting, they stand a good chance of coming out on top.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for January 17th at 2:00 AM UTC (January 16th at 7:00 PM US/Mountain time). The game will be broadcasted online via ESPN+. Join us as we witness whether the Cyclones can extend their winning ways or if the Cougars will defend their home court successfully.