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Can Iowa State Cyclones Maintain Their Offensive Juggernaut at Ferrell Center?

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare to face the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Cyclones have been on a tear lately, and their recent performances suggest that they could continue their dominant streak.


Nov 24, 2023; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) controls the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half  during the ESPN Events Invitational Semifinal at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at their game on December 22nd against Eastern Illinois Panthers, the Cyclones put up an impressive 80 points with a field goal percentage of 48 and a three-point percentage of 44. They also demonstrated remarkable efficiency from the free-throw line, hitting 89 percent of their shots. This offensive prowess was complemented by a solid defense that racked up six steals and limited turnovers to just eight.


The December 17th game against Florida A&M Rattlers further showcased ISU's scoring capabilities as they notched an even higher total of 96 points. Their field goal percentage stood strong at 59 percent while maintaining an exceptional three-point shooting rate of 50 percent. The defensive end saw them amass an incredible number of steals (15), which contributed to a staggering number of points off turnovers (31).


In another display of dominance on December 10th versus Prairie View A&M Panthers, ISU crossed into triple digits with a scoreline reading 107 points. They maintained high efficiency in shooting both inside and beyond the arc, with percentages hovering around the low sixties. Notably, they capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring an impressive number of second-chance points (24).


The upcoming clash against Baylor is poised to be another showcase for ISU's offensive machine. With consistent shooting accuracy and an ability to convert turnovers into easy baskets, it seems likely that ISU will maintain its momentum.


However, it would be unwise to overlook Baylor Bears' home-court advantage at Ferrell Center where crowd support could play a pivotal role in shifting momentum.


ISU fans should mark their calendars for February 3rd when this exciting matchup tips off at 7:00 PM CT in Waco, Texas. The game promises high-octane basketball action and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel number 209 for those who can't make it to the venue but still want to catch every moment live.

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