Iowa State Cyclones Dominate at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown
In a display of offensive firepower, the Iowa State Cyclones outpaced the Troy Trojans with a commanding 105-68 victory at the James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones' season record now stands impressively at 1-0, while the Trojans fall to 0-1.
The home team's performance was nothing short of dominant, as they led in nearly every statistical category. The Cyclones showcased their shooting accuracy with an impressive field goal percentage of 54 and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, converting on 53 percent of their three-point attempts. Their prowess from the free-throw line was also notable, making 70 percent of their shots.
On defense, Iowa State was just as effective, gathering a total of 53 rebounds compared to Troy's 36 and blocking two shots during the game. The Cyclones also demonstrated strong teamwork with an outstanding tally of 26 assists throughout the contest.
The Trojans struggled to find their rhythm offensively but managed to make six three-pointers and earned points off turnovers equaling those by Iowa State at 16 each. Despite being efficient in steals with a count of twelve, it wasn't enough to disrupt the Cyclone’s momentum.
Leading scorers for Iowa State were instrumental in securing this emphatic win as they capitalized on scoring opportunities inside the paint totaling up to 36 points and added another fifteen through second-chance efforts.
As fans revel in this decisive victory for Iowa State Women's Basketball team, attention turns toward future challenges. The next game is set against Northern Iowa Panthers at James H. Hilton Coliseum on December 20th at approximately half past six PM local time (Central Time). Fans eager to support can catch all live action from Ames without any broadcast networks announced yet for coverage.