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Iowa State University at Arizona University: did a 14 made three pointer wave decide it at T-Mobile Center?

Iowa State University came in at 7-0 and Arizona University at 2-0, and the Wildcats edged the Clones 82-80 at 7:00 PM EDT. Iowa State University put up 80 points to Arizona University’s 82 points, and the game featured 3 ties with 5 lead changes.


Jan 7, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Caleb Grill (2) makes a bounce pass during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

First half


The Iowa State University side scored 43 points in the first half while holding Arizona University to 37 points. The Clones built a biggest lead of 12 and hit 45 percent on 3 point shots on the way to a 43-37 halftime margin. Iowa State University created 15 points off turnovers and added 13 fast break points as the Wildcats committed 12 turnovers. Arizona University countered with 19 assists and 38 points in the paint, and the Cats also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the opening half.


Second half


Iowa State University scored 37 points after halftime while Arizona University scored 45 points to flip the game. The Clones finished with 14 made 3 point shots on 31 attempts and a 58 effective field goal percent, but they went 4 for 8 at the free throw line for 50 percent. Arizona University shot 55 percent overall and went 10 for 16 on free throws for 62 percent as its bench produced 36 points. The Wildcats also posted 9 steals and 4 blocks, and they finished with 33 total rebounds to Iowa State University’s 34 in a one possession outcome.


Game notes and player impact


The Iowa State Cyclones post-match stats included 14 assists against 11 turnovers, plus 8 steals and 2 blocks across the full game team line. From the previous outing, Milan Momcilovic brought a 28 point scoring line, and Joshua Jefferson followed with 21 points while Tamin Lipsey recorded 7 assists and 3 steals. Iowa State Cyclones match rating conversations will point to perimeter shotmaking and transition production, while Arizona University’s 63 true shooting percent and 62 effective field goal percent set the efficiency baseline. The Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats full match report will also spotlight Arizona University’s 24 made 2 point field goals on 57 percent and its 7 second chance points against Iowa State University’s 14 second chance points.


Final horn


The Iowa State Cyclones full-time result read as an 82-80 game when the clock hit 12:00 AM EDT, with Arizona University finishing on 45 second-half points. Catch the next broadcast on ESPN, then run it back by sharing this article with another Clones fan and posting it in the group chat.

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