Iowa Hawkeyes' Fourth Quarter Surge Falls Short Against Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa Hawkeyes faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones in a closely contested battle at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game ended with the Cyclones securing a 74-69 victory, improving their record to 10-1, while the Hawkeyes fell to 9-2.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Hawkeyes take an early lead, scoring 23 points compared to the Cyclones' 19. Chazadi Wright was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly with her shooting prowess and ending up as one of the top scorers for her team.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams struggled offensively. The Hawkeyes managed only 12 points while allowing the Cyclones to score 16. Despite this setback, Taylor McCabe's defensive efforts helped keep Iowa within striking distance.

Third Quarter

The third quarter proved challenging for Iowa as they were outscored by a margin of 13 points. The Cyclones capitalized on their opportunities and extended their lead significantly during this period.

Fourth Quarter

Entering the final quarter with determination, Iowa mounted an impressive comeback attempt led by Hannah Stuelke's aggressive play under the basket and Ava Heiden's defensive presence. However, despite outscoring their opponents by eight points in this segment, it wasn't enough to overturn earlier deficits.

As fans reflect on what could have been after witnessing such intense competition between these two teams once again - including insights from post-game thoughts from players like Teagan Mallegni - attention now shifts towards upcoming matches where redemption might be sought: namely against Lindenwood Lions scheduled December 13th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena starting at noon local time; available live via B1G+ streaming service online!

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