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Will the Texas Longhorns Clinch Victory Against Iowa State Cyclones at Moody Center?

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to host the Iowa State Cyclones at the Moody Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Longhorns have been on a tear lately, and their performance in recent games suggests they're not ready to slow down.


Jan 17, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones center Osun Osunniyi (21) is fouled by Texas Longhorns forward Dylan Disu (1) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at their last game on December 22 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, TEX showcased a solid defense with an impressive seven blocks and six steals. They also dominated on rebounds with a total of 40 compared to Islanders' 32. Offensively, they were efficient from both the field and free-throw line, shooting 48 percent and an outstanding 79 percent respectively. This well-rounded performance led them to a comfortable victory with a final score of 71-55.


The game before that was even more telling of TEX's capabilities. On December 16 against LSU Tigers in Houston's Toyota Center, they put up an incredible offensive show scoring 96 points – their highest this season – while maintaining an excellent field goal percentage of 54 percent. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal at an impressive rate of 50 percent accuracy.


Jan 17, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Christian Bishop (32) scores a basket against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Against Houston Christian Huskies on December 9, TEX again proved their mettle by winning convincingly with a scoreline of 77-50. They outperformed HCU across the board but were notably superior in fast break points (21) and steals (13), which translated into easy baskets and disrupted HCU's rhythm throughout the game.


The upcoming clash against ISU is expected to be another showcase for TEX’s strengths: defensive prowess coupled with offensive efficiency. The Cyclones will need to bring their best game if they hope to challenge TEX’s dominance at home where they've been nearly unbeatable this season.


Jan 17, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Christian Bishop (32) scores against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

ISU has had its moments this season but will face an uphill battle against a team that has shown it can control both ends of the court effectively. The key matchup will likely be whether ISU can handle TEX’s aggressive defense without turning over the ball too much and if they can limit TEX’s second-chance opportunities by securing defensive rebounds.


TEX fans should mark their calendars for February 6 at 7:00 PM when these two teams face off in Austin's Moody Center. With high expectations riding on them after recent performances, it would not be surprising if we witness another strong showing from the Longhorns as they look to extend their winning streak further into conference play.


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