Oklahoma State Cowboys Set to Battle Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum

As the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the team can bounce back from their recent performances. The upcoming clash scheduled for January 14 promises to be a pivotal moment in the Cowboys' season.

Looking back at their past games, it's clear that consistency has been an issue for the Cowboys. In their last three matches, they've shown both flashes of brilliance and areas needing improvement. Against Texas Tech Red Raiders, despite scoring 73 points and shooting with a field goal percentage of 47 percent, they were outplayed as they allowed 90 points on a staggering field goal percentage of 59 percent by their opponents.

The game against Baylor Bears was tighter but ultimately ended in disappointment with a five-point loss in overtime. The team shot well from inside the arc with a two-point percentage of 64 percent but struggled beyond it, hitting only 20 percent from three-point range.

However, there was a silver lining when they hosted Chicago State Cougars and secured a victory with solid defense and an efficient offense that boasted a field goal percentage of 48 percent while limiting turnovers to just fifteen.

The venue could play its part; playing away at Hilton Coliseum is always challenging due to its raucous atmosphere. The Cowboys will need to harness positive energy from their win over Chicago State and address weaknesses exposed by Texas Tech and Baylor if they hope to succeed on enemy territory.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network on January 14th at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa – tip-off is set for just after midnight Central Time (01:15 AM). Will Oklahoma State rise above recent adversities or will Iowa's home advantage prove too much? Only time will tell as we await this thrilling encounter between conference rivals.