Cyclones Secure Victory Over Mountaineers at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Women's Basketball
The Iowa State Cyclones, ranked 11th, showcased their dominance on the court with a convincing victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones' record now stands at an impressive 70-50 against the Mountaineers.
The home team displayed remarkable efficiency from inside the arc, shooting an impressive 60 percent on two-point attempts and ending with a total of 70 points. Their defensive prowess was equally notable as they amassed a total of 55 rebounds and blocked five shots throughout the game. The Cyclones also demonstrated strong teamwork with 16 assists to their credit.
The West Virginia Mountaineers struggled to find their rhythm, converting only 33 percent of their two-point shots and finishing with a field goal percentage of just under 30 percent for the game. Despite these challenges, they managed to score half of their points from within the paint and added another significant chunk through second-chance opportunities totaling 16 points.
In terms of ball handling, both teams had room for improvement; however, it was evident that turnovers were more detrimental to the Cyclones who gave up possession on 18 occasions but only capitalized three points off turnovers compared to eleven by the Mountaineers.
From beyond the arc, neither team excelled; however, both managed six three-pointers each despite low conversion rates hovering around just over twenty percent. At free throw line though, Iowa State pulled ahead significantly making nearly seventy percent of their attempts while West Virginia struggled at forty percent.
Defensively speaking, Iowa State outperformed West Virginia in rebounding by securing an overwhelming majority including thirty-nine defensive boards which helped limit second-chance opportunities for their opponents.
Looking ahead after this conference game victory in front of an enthusiastic crowd numbering over nine thousand fans at Ames' own James H. Hilton Coliseum; The Iowa State Cyclones are set to face off against Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center located in Norman on January eighth at eight o'clock PM Central Time Zone broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine ensuring fans won't miss any action from this upcoming encounter.