Iowa State Cyclones Edge Oklahoma State Cowgirls in Close Women's Basketball Contest at James H. Hilton Coliseum
In a tightly contested game at James H. Hilton Coliseum, the Iowa State Cyclones emerged victorious over the Oklahoma State Cowgirls with a final score of 69-64. The Cyclones now hold an impressive 18-0 record, while the Cowgirls stand at 0-1.
The Iowa State Cyclones showcased their resilience and determination on their home court against the visiting Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Despite trailing by two points after the first quarter, the Cyclones bounced back to lead by three points at halftime. The third quarter saw both teams battling hard, but it was in the fourth quarter that Iowa State pulled away with a strong performance, outscoring their opponents by three points to seal their victory.
The Cyclones' offense was fueled by accurate shooting from beyond the arc, converting ten three-pointers at a notable 37 percent success rate. Their free throw accuracy also played a crucial role in their win, as they made 11 out of 15 attempts from the line for an impressive 73 percent completion rate.
Defensively, Iowa State dominated on rebounds with a total of 40 compared to Oklahoma State's 28. This included ten offensive rebounds which contributed to nine second-chance points for the team. The defensive effort was further highlighted by limiting turnovers to just twelve and maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio slightly above one.
On individual performances for Iowa State, there were several standout players who contributed significantly across various aspects of the game including scoring distribution and defensive plays which culminated in this hard-fought win.
The Cowgirls put up a valiant fight throughout all four quarters but fell short despite shooting efficiently from two-point range where they hit an impressive 56 percent of their shots and scored more than half of their total points inside paint with thirty-four paint points recorded.
Looking ahead for fans of Iowa State basketball: The next challenge awaits as they prepare to host Kansas Jayhawks at James H. Hilton Coliseum on January twenty-first at six o'clock PM local time (Central Time). Fans can catch all live action broadcasted via ESPN+ internet network ensuring not to miss any part of what promises another exciting college basketball matchup.