Iowa State Cyclones Clash with Syracuse Orange in Las Vegas Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare to face the Syracuse Orange at South Point Arena in Las Vegas, fans are eager to see if the team can bounce back from their recent performance. The Cyclones have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, which could make for an unpredictable game.
In their most recent match against Vanderbilt Commodores, the Cyclones struggled defensively and offensively, scoring 53 points compared to Vanderbilt's 68. Their field goal percentage was just 38 percent and they had trouble beyond the arc with only a 19 percent success rate on three-point attempts. Turnovers were also an issue as they gave up possession 16 times.
However, looking back at their home game against Southern University Jaguars, Iowa State displayed a much stronger performance with a convincing win of 78-60. They shot an impressive 48 percent from the field and showed prowess from downtown hitting nearly 37 percent of three-point shots. The team also dominated on assists with a total of 25 and outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin.
The matchup before that saw them score more consistently but ultimately fall short against Drake Bulldogs with a scoreline of 73-85. Despite losing, they managed to maintain decent shooting percentages across the board and kept turnovers equal to those in their win over Southern University.
The upcoming game is crucial for Iowa State as it presents an opportunity to establish consistency and demonstrate resilience after mixed results. Fans should look for improvements in ball security and shooting efficiency if they hope to secure victory away from home.
Cyclone supporters can catch all the action on November 25th at South Point Arena where tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time (Las Vegas).