Can the Cyclones' Precision Overcome Cowgirls' Grit at Gallagher-Iba?
The Oklahoma State Cowgirls, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones in a conference game that ended with a score of 76-68 in favor of the visiting team. The Cyclones demonstrated remarkable accuracy throughout the game, while the Cowgirls showcased their tenacity on their home court at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
The Cowgirls fought valiantly but were ultimately outmatched by the Cyclones' sharpshooting. The visitors boasted an impressive field goal percentage of 52 and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 39 percent of their three-point attempts. Their scoring was consistent across all quarters, contributing to their eight-point victory over Oklahoma State.
Despite falling short on the scoreboard, Oklahoma State's defense was relentless, racking up 13 steals and matching Iowa State's two blocks. The home team also capitalized on turnovers, scoring an impressive 25 points off Iowa State's mistakes. However, they struggled to find their rhythm in shooting; they made only 38 percent of field goals and hit just under two-thirds of their free throws.
One area where Oklahoma State excelled was in fast break situations; they scored eight fast break points compared to Iowa State's two. Yet this hustle wasn't enough to bridge the gap created by Iowa State’s superior shooting performance and control under pressure – evident from a lower number of personal fouls (13) compared to Iowa’s (14).
The rebounding battle was also telling; while both teams managed an equal number of blocks at two each, it was clear that Iowa had dominance on the boards with a total rebound count of 48 against Oklahoma’s more modest tally of 21.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team after this hard-fought contest: The next game for Oklahoma will be away against UCF Knights at Addition Financial Arena located in Orlando. Scheduled for January 3rd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time Zone fans can catch live action as it unfolds on local sports networks or streaming platforms that carry college basketball games.