Iowa State Cyclones and Syracuse Orange Clash at South Point Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Iowa State Cyclones faced off against the Syracuse Orange at the South Point Arena, with both teams demonstrating a competitive spirit. The Cyclones entered the game with a final score of 69-81 against the Orange.

The Iowa State Cyclones showcased their offensive skills, particularly in two-point field goals where they achieved an impressive 64 percent conversion rate. The team also excelled in assists, providing 25 successful passes that contributed to scoring opportunities. Despite these efforts, turnovers were a challenge for the Cyclones as they gave up possession 16 times during the game.

On defense, Iowa State managed to block three shots and limited their personal fouls to 13. However, they struggled from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line with three-point shooting settling at around 28 percent and free throw accuracy only reaching approximately 39 percent.

The Syracuse Orange capitalized on turnovers by scoring 15 points off them and showed balanced scoring across all quarters. They maintained a steady field goal percentage of about 45 percent throughout the game while converting half of their two-point attempts successfully. Their defensive efforts resulted in stealing possession from Iowa State one time.

Syracuse also demonstrated proficiency from long range with a three-point shooting percentage of roughly 33 percent and was able to secure more rebounds than Iowa State with a total count of 37 compared to Iowa's 33.

As fans look forward to future games, it is important for them to note that rebounding can be crucial in tight matches like this one where both teams are closely matched in many aspects but slight edges can turn into significant advantages.

Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for when the Iowa State Cyclones will take on St. Thomas Tommies at Schoenecker Arena located in St. Paul on November 30th at an equivalent local time of November 29th, starting around seven o'clock PM Central Time Zone (8 PM Eastern Time). While there are no broadcast networks listed for this upcoming encounter yet, dedicated followers should stay tuned for announcements regarding potential coverage options as game day approaches.