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Cyclones Set to Surge Against Mountaineers at Hilton Coliseum

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare to host the West Virginia Mountaineers at James H. Hilton Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Cyclones, coming off a string of impressive performances, are poised to continue their dominance on their home court.


Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) scores over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Erik Stevenson (10) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on February 10th against TCU Horned Frogs, ISU showcased why they're considered one of the formidable forces in college basketball this season. With a commanding 71-59 victory that saw them shooting an impressive 50 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 83 percent from the free-throw line, it's clear that ISU has both the firepower and precision under pressure.


The Cyclones' ability to distribute the ball was also on full display as they racked up 20 assists, demonstrating a level of teamwork and cohesion that could spell trouble for WVU. Moreover, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.0 in that game, ISU has shown they can take care of the ball while effectively setting up scoring opportunities.


Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Toussaint (5) shoots over Iowa State Cyclones guard Jaren Holmes (13) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Defense has been another cornerstone for ISU's success; they managed six blocks against TCU and have consistently disrupted opponents' plays throughout recent games. This defensive prowess will be crucial when facing WVU's offense.


Looking back further into their season provides even more reasons for optimism among Cyclone supporters. On February 7th at Moody Center against Texas Longhorns, despite being away from home comforts, ISU secured a hard-fought victory with strong defense characterized by ten steals and four blocks while maintaining offensive efficiency with a field goal percentage of 41.


Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jaren Holmes (13) shoots over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kedrian Johnson (0) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge WVU's potential threat as well; any team competing at this level possesses talent and determination capable of upsetting even the most consistent performers like ISU. The Mountaineers will undoubtedly come prepared with strategies aimed at countering Iowa State’s strengths.


But given recent form and historical performance at James H. Hilton Coliseum where fan support reaches fever pitch levels – it is reasonable to predict another win for Iowa State Cyclones when they face off against West Virginia Mountaineers on February 24th at 1:00 PM local time.


Fans eager not to miss out on what promises to be an enthralling matchup can tune into ESPN2 channel number 209 or make their way down to Ames if they want to experience all action live from stands within one most electrifying atmospheres in college basketball today.

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