Texas Longhorns Narrowly Outscored at James H. Hilton Coliseum by Iowa State Cyclones
In a closely contested conference game, the Texas Longhorns faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Longhorns, ranked 17th, entered the match with a determined effort but ultimately fell short with a final score of 61-66 against the 22nd-ranked Cyclones.
The Texas Longhorns started off trailing in the first quarter with only 11 points to the Cyclones' 22 but managed to close in during the second quarter by adding another 13 points while holding their opponents to just 11. The third quarter saw an improved performance from Texas as they scored 16 points, yet it was not enough to surpass Iowa State's consistent scoring drive which added another 19 points. In a valiant final push, Texas outscored Iowa State in the fourth quarter with an impressive tally of 21 points; however, this surge was insufficient to secure victory as Iowa State maintained their lead and concluded with an additional 14 points.
Throughout this intense battle on court, Texas showcased notable statistics including securing a total of two blocks and achieving twelve steals which contributed significantly to their defensive efforts. Their offensive plays were supported by eleven assists and they capitalized on turnovers scoring fifteen points from these opportunities.
The team's shooting accuracy was evident through making twenty-five out of fifty-five two-point attempts resulting in a forty-five percent success rate while field goal attempts stood at thirty-nine percent overall. Despite struggling from beyond the arc with only fourteen percent three-point shooting accuracy and free throw challenges at forty-two percent made shots, Texas demonstrated resilience under pressure.
A standout aspect for Texas was their dominance on rebounds; they gathered an impressive forty-three total rebounds compared to thirty-three by Iowa State. This included twenty offensive rebounds which led them to score twenty second-chance points – showcasing their tenacity on offense.
On defense, twenty-one defensive rebounds helped mitigate fast break opportunities for Iowa State who managed just two fast break points throughout the game. However, personal fouls proved costly for Texas as they accumulated twenty-five over four quarters leading to one player being fouled out of play.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought contest against Iowa State Cyclones where both teams displayed equal assists but differing fortunes in turnovers and shooting percentages – fans can anticipate seeing how The University of Texas will regroup when they host West Virginia Mountaineers at Moody Center in Austin on February 19th at approximately four PM Central Time (CT). Fans eager not miss any action can tune into ESPNU channel two hundred eight for national coverage of what promises be another exciting matchup.