Jayhawks' Late Surge Not Enough to Overcome Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum
The Kansas Jayhawks faced a challenging contest against the Iowa State Cyclones, concluding with a score of 69-61 in favor of the home team. The Jayhawks entered the game with an aggressive start, leading the first quarter with 17 points over Iowa State's 8. However, momentum shifted as the Cyclones outscored them in subsequent quarters.
Kansas displayed commendable effort on both ends of the court throughout the game. They managed to accumulate a total of 12 steals and blocked two shots, demonstrating their defensive capabilities. Offensively, they were able to convert eight three-pointers from 25 attempts, translating to a three-point shooting percentage of 32 percent.
Despite their tenacity, Kansas struggled with personal fouls committing a total of 22 compared to Iowa State's more disciplined count of just 13. This discrepancy allowed Iowa State additional opportunities at the free-throw line where they made good on those chances by sinking 13 free throws.
The Jayhawks also showcased their ability to capitalize on turnovers by scoring an impressive total of 16 points off turnovers. However, ball control was an issue for Kansas as they turned over possession themselves on eleven occasions which hindered their ability to maintain consistent offensive pressure.
In terms of rebounding, Kansas gathered a total rebound count of 27 against Iowa State's dominant performance on the boards totaling at 40 rebounds. The Jayhawks' efforts in paint were notable as well; they scored half their points there with a tally of twenty-four.
The fourth quarter saw Kansas mounting an impressive comeback attempt scoring twenty-four points but it wasn't enough to close down the gap created earlier in the game by Iowa State who had built up substantial leads especially during third-quarter play where they scored twenty-four points.
Looking ahead for fans eager for more action from their team: The next challenge awaiting Kansas will be against Texas Tech Lady Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena located in Lubbock TX on January sixth at two o'clock PM Central Time Zone (3 PM Eastern). Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live as it unfolds.