Iowa Hawkeyes Dominate at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Against Bowling Green Falcons
The Iowa Hawkeyes, ranked fourth nationally, showcased their dominance in a commanding victory over the Bowling Green Falcons at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 99-65 against the unranked visitors.
From the onset, the Iowa Hawkeyes set a relentless pace, outscoring the Falcons in each quarter with totals of 29, 19, 24, and 27 points respectively. The offensive efficiency of the Hawkeyes was on full display as they shot an exceptional 67 percent from the field and an astounding 78 percent on two-point attempts. Their sharpshooting extended beyond the arc as well with a solid 35 percent success rate on three-pointers.
The Hawkeyes' defensive prowess was equally notable as they amassed six blocks and four steals during the game. This defensive pressure contributed to nineteen points off turnovers for Iowa. Furthermore, their ball movement was exemplary; evidenced by twenty-nine assists which underscored their team-oriented approach.
In contrast to this stellar performance by Iowa's squad, Bowling Green struggled with their shooting throughout the contest. They managed only a 34 percent field goal percentage and were less effective from two-point range at just over forty-one percent accuracy. Despite converting nine out of ten free throws and securing seven steals themselves, these efforts were not enough to challenge Iowa's lead.
The rebounding battle was decisively won by Iowa as well; pulling down forty-four rebounds compared to Bowling Green's twenty-seven. This included nine offensive boards for Iowa which led to fourteen second-chance points.
A standout statistic for Bowling Green was their three-point shooting where they made eight shots from distance but only converted them at a rate of approximately twenty-six percent - a stark contrast to their opponents' more efficient long-range shooting.
As fans look ahead after this convincing win by The Hawkeyes, attention turns toward their next challenge against state rivals – The Iowa State Cyclones – which will take place at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames on December seventh at seven PM Central Time (CT). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine.