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Q3/10:00 The second half is underway

Iowa State trails 54-35 with just 20 minutes left in the game.

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HALFTIME: UConn 54, Iowa State 35

In the second round, the Cyclones got back into the swing of things, outscoring UConn 25-18 in the final 10 minutes. Still, the Huskies are shooting 60% from distance, while ISU is only hitting 20% ​​of their long-range shots.

Audi Crooks led Iowa State with 11 points and Ashlynn Shade led the Huskies with 20. Cyclones turned the ball over seven times, leading to 10 UConn points.

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2Q/4:12 – UConn 47, Iowa State 25

Things have cooled off a bit for the Huskies and Iowa State has gotten some momentum going now. Cyclones outscore UConn 15-11 in the picture, but there’s still a huge mountain to climb.

Emily Ryan helped pace Iowa State with seven points, but now she also has three fouls.

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END OF 1: Uconn 36, Iowa State 10

Things have been difficult for Iowa State on both ends so far. UConn ended the first frame with a 25-4 run. The Huskies made 10 of their 11 3-point attempts (91%) and shot 67% from the floor overall.

Although the Cyclones have made eight shots from distance, they have yet to score a basket from beyond the arc. Iowa State is just 5 of 16 from the floor. They’ve only had two turnovers so far, but UConn turned them into six points thanks to their great long-range shooting.

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1Q/4:08 – UConn 18, Iowa State 6

It was a very hot start for the Huskies, who shot 75% from the field and a whopping 83% from distance. Ashlynn Shade had 14 of 18 UConn points.

The Cyclones are shooting 33% from the field and have yet to make a 3-pointer. Audi Crooks has all of the team’s points.

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1Q/ 10:00 We are on the way

Iowa State wins the tip-off and we’re officially on the road between the Cyclones and UConn.

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The starting lineups are known

Only about 10 minutes until the tip and starting lineup are set. This is how the teams will take to the stage tonight.

Iowa State starts 5:

• Arianna Jackson
• Emily Ryan
• Aili Tanke
• Addy Brown
• Audi crooks

UConn from 5th

• Paige Bueckers
• Ahslynn Shade
• Kaitlyn Chen
• Sarah Strong
• Ice Brady

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On display is the tough Iowa State women’s basketball exhibition

Going into today’s game, the Cyclones have already played two teams that reached the Final Four last year, lost to South Carolina last month and lost a contest to Iowa last week. In today’s game they face their third Final Four qualifiers from last season.

The only Final Four team from last season that ISU will not play is NC State.

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Fennelly’s friendship with Geno Auriemma sets up the UConn fight

Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma have become close friends over the years, dating back to the 1908s when the two were assistant coaches at Notre Dame and Notre Dame, respectively . Virginia competed in recruiting battles.

Click here to learn more about their friendship and their role in today’s basketball game.

More:Iowa State women’s basketball: Fennelly’s friendship with Auriemma sets up UConn fight

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How will Iowa State replace Kenzie Hare with a difficult situation?

Kenzie Hare will miss the rest of the season with a lingering hip injury. The Cyclones need to find a way to replace her.

Click here to learn more about how ISU will replace Hare this season.

More:With a difficult situation on the horizon, how will Iowa State women’s basketball replace Kenzie Hare?

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When does UConn vs. Iowa State start?

Date: Tuesday, December 17th

Start time: 7:30 p.m. CT, at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut.

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What channel is UConn vs. Iowa State women’s basketball on today?

TV: FS1

Live stream: FUBU