UConn's 3-Point Power vs Iowa State's Struggles

First Half Highlights

In the opening minutes, UConn showed exceptional shooting prowess. At 7:41 pm CT, they were shooting 75% from the field and an astonishing 83% from beyond the arc. Ashlynn Shade led the charge with 14 of UConn's 18 points. Meanwhile, Iowa State struggled, shooting just 33% from the field and failing to make a 3-pointer. The Huskies ended the first frame on a 25-4 run, with UConn drilling 10 of their 11 3-point attempts (91%) and shooting 67% overall. Cyclones had just two turnovers but UConn turned them into six points due to their hot long-range shooting.

By halftime, the score was UConn 54, Iowa State 35. Cyclones made a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring UConn 25-18 over the last 10 minutes. However, UConn still maintained a significant lead. Audi Crooks led Iowa State with 11 points, while Ashlynn Shade led the Huskies with 20. Cyclones had turned the ball over seven times, which translated to 10 UConn points. The Huskies were shooting 60% from beyond the arc while Iowa State was hitting just 20% of its long-range shots.

Second Half Dramatics

After the break, at 8:33 pm CT, Iowa State trailed 54-35 with just 20 minutes of action remaining. In the third quarter, UConn really took control. At 8:56 pm CT, they piled on 27 points to Iowa State's 17, outscoring them significantly. By the end of the third quarter, the score was UConn 81, Iowa State 52. Huskies were on an 8-0 run over the last 1:15 of game action. In the fourth quarter, at 9:10 pm CT, UConn continued to dominate. They outscored Iowa State 12-9 in the fourth so far, maintaining a comfortable lead.

As the game neared its end, at 9:17 pm CT, the final score was No. 5 UConn 101-No. 23 Iowa State 68. UConn hit a program-record 20 3-pointers in this game. Cyclones dropped to 9-4, while Huskies improved to 10-1 on the season. This game was a true testament to UConn's shooting dominance and Iowa State's challenges on the court.