Iowa State Cyclones Host Oklahoma State Cowgirls in Women's Basketball Showdown at James H. Hilton Coliseum

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare to host the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at James H. Hilton Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting Women's Basketball encounter. The Cyclones, coming off a tough game against the Texas Longhorns on January 15th where they scored 53 points but fell short by 15 points, are looking to bounce back and assert their dominance on their home court.

The previous matchup was not without its challenges for ISU. Despite shooting a respectable 45 percent from two-point range and dominating in points in the paint with 34, they struggled beyond the arc with only a 27 percent success rate from three-point land. Turnovers were also an issue; ISU gave up possession 20 times which led to Texas scoring 26 points off those turnovers.

However, there is reason for optimism when looking at ISU’s performance against Kansas State Wildcats on January 12th at home. They secured a victory with an impressive score of 67-56, showcasing their ability to control the game's pace and maintain defensive solidity by limiting turnovers to just eleven and blocking five shots.

Moreover, ISU demonstrated resilience and offensive firepower earlier this month against Oklahoma Sooners despite falling short by three points in an intense battle that ended with a score of 79-82 on January 8th. Their free throw accuracy was outstanding at nearly 89 percent, coupled with ten successful three-pointers indicating that when they find rhythm from distance, they can be lethal.

The upcoming game against OKST will test ISU’s capacity to rebound after defeat and execute under pressure. The Cowgirls will not make it easy; however, if ISU can capitalize on their strengths—such as scoring inside and maintaining composure—their chances of victory look promising.

ISU fans should expect their team to come out focused and ready to put recent setbacks behind them as they aim for success in front of their loyal supporters at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Mark your calendars for January 18th at 6:30 PM local time when Iowa State Cyclones take on Oklahoma State Cowgirls right here in Ames. This thrilling encounter will be available for streaming via ESPN+, ensuring you won't miss any action from this pivotal Women's Basketball matchup.