Can Iowa State Cyclones Bounce Back After Narrow Defeat at WVU Coliseum?
In a closely contested game, the Iowa State Cyclones fell to the West Virginia Mountaineers with a final score of 78-84. The Cyclones now stand at an overall record of 0-1, while the Mountaineers improved their season to 1-0.
The match at WVU Coliseum saw the Cyclones put up a valiant effort against the ranked West Virginia Mountaineers. Despite trailing in the first quarter with only 14 points to West Virginia's 16, Iowa State surged ahead in the second quarter by adding an impressive 26 points to their tally. However, consistency eluded them as they scored 18 and 20 points in subsequent quarters. The team's shooting accuracy was notable with a field goal percentage of 48 and an exceptional free throw completion rate of 83 percent.
Iowa State's offensive rebounds stood out as they grabbed a total of eleven throughout the game, contributing significantly to their second-chance points which totaled fifteen. Their defensive efforts were highlighted by twenty-three defensive rebounds and three steals but were overshadowed by twenty-four turnovers that led to twelve points for West Virginia off those turnovers.
A key aspect of Iowa State's performance was their ability inside the paint where they scored twenty-eight points. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective with a success rate of sixty-seven percent on attempts from within this range.
On individual performances, assists were distributed evenly among players resulting in seventeen assists overall which reflects on Iowa State’s collaborative play style despite having an assists turnover ratio below one at zero point seventy-one.
The Mountaineers capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-six points off them and showed remarkable three-point shooting prowess hitting forty-eight percent from beyond the arc. They also managed seventeen steals which played a crucial role in maintaining their lead throughout most parts of the game despite committing more personal fouls than Iowa State (twenty-two compared to nineteen).
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate seeing how Iowa State will regroup after this setback when they host Oklahoma State Cowgirls at James H. Hilton Coliseum located in Ames, IA on January thirty-first at six-thirty PM local time (Central Time). Supporters can catch all live action as it unfolds either courtside or through broadcast channels dedicated to bringing every moment from this upcoming encounter directly into homes across Cyclone Nation.