Cyclones Edge Wildcats in Double Overtime Showdown at Hilton Coliseum

The Iowa State Cyclones, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats, ranked 7th with a record of 0-0. In a game that extended to double overtime, the Cyclones emerged victorious with a final score of 96-93.

In an intense matchup at James H. Hilton Coliseum, the Iowa State Cyclones secured a hard-fought victory over the Kansas State Wildcats. The home team's performance was marked by resilience and effective teamwork as they battled through six quarters of play. The Cyclones demonstrated their offensive capabilities by amassing 96 points against the Wildcats' defense.

The game saw numerous shifts in momentum, indicated by the 14 times the lead changed hands and an equal number of ties throughout regulation and overtime periods. Despite these fluctuations, Iowa State maintained composure under pressure. A critical factor in their success was their superior assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.47 compared to Kansas State's ratio of 1.36.

Iowa State's defensive efforts were highlighted by securing more rebounds than their opponents; they grabbed a total of 47 rebounds including six offensive boards which contributed to seven second-chance points – identical to what Kansas managed on that front despite having fewer opportunities.

Offensively for Iowa State, three-point shooting proved pivotal as they converted nine out of nineteen attempts resulting in an impressive forty-seven percent success rate from beyond the arc – significantly higher than Kansas' thirty-three percent from three-point territory.

Moreover, free throws were crucial for both teams but especially so for Iowa who capitalized on these opportunities at an eighty-six percent clip making thirty-one out of thirty-six attempts which ultimately played a significant role in sealing their win over Kansas who also performed well from the line with eighty-five percent accuracy but had fewer chances making seventeen out twenty shots attempted.

The crowd at Hilton Coliseum witnessed not just another conference game but also an exhibition in determination as both teams pushed each other to limits across four hours and ten minutes until finally after two rounds of overtime it was clear that home advantage might have given ISU just enough edge needed for this triumph before nearly ten thousand fans present.