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Can Texas Longhorns Extend Their Winning Streak Against Iowa State Cyclones?

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to host the Iowa State Cyclones at Moody Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive run. The Longhorns have been showcasing a strong performance on their home court, with a notable victory against the Islanders where they dominated with 71 points to 55, exhibiting a solid field goal percentage of 48 and an even more impressive free throw percentage of 79.


Jan 17, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones center Osun Osunniyi (21) and guard Caleb Grill (2) battle for a rebound with Texas Longhorns forward Timmy Allen (0) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Their offensive prowess was further highlighted in a high-scoring affair against the Tigers at Toyota Center, where they secured an emphatic win with 96 points. The team's shooting accuracy was on display as they hit an outstanding 54 percent from the field and an exceptional free throw accuracy of 88 percent. Additionally, their three-point shooting was lethal at a rate of 50 percent.


Against Houston Christian's Huskies, the Longhorns maintained their momentum with another win at Moody Center. They put up 77 points while limiting the Huskies to just 50. The defense stood out by forcing turnovers and converting them into fast break opportunities, which resulted in scoring an impressive total of twenty-one fast break points.


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

The upcoming game promises to be another test for this well-rounded team that has shown it can excel both offensively and defensively. With recent performances indicating strong rebounding capabilities and efficient ball movement leading to high assist numbers, fans can expect another exciting matchup.


The venue could play a significant role as well; Moody Center has been a fortress for Texas Longhorns recently, providing them with not only home-court advantage but also immense support from their fans.


Jan 17, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones center Osun Osunniyi (21) defends Texas Longhorns guard Tyrese Hunter (right) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Mark your calendars for February 7th at one o'clock in the morning (UTC), when these two teams will face off in Austin's Moody Center. Fans won't want to miss this clash and can catch all the action live on LHN channel number six hundred seventy-seven.

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