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Three takeaways from West Virginia’s win over Iowa State

ByJacalyn Hagar|
AMES, IA - MARCH 03: Taz Sherman #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers shoots the ball as Prentiss Nixon #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the first half of the play at Hilton Coliseum on March 3, 2020 in Ames, Iowa. The West Virginia Mountaineers won 77-71 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - MARCH 03: Taz Sherman #12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers shoots the ball as Prentiss Nixon #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the first half of the play at Hilton Coliseum on March 3, 2020 in Ames, Iowa. The West Virginia Mountaineers won 77-71 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)
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Making the shots

Feb 8, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Jalen Bridges (11) shoots a three pointer during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Jalen Bridges (11) shoots a three pointer during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

One of the most significant issues for WVU has been their inability to make shots consistently, but on Tuesday, that was not an issue.

WVU made precisely half of their shots for the night, going 22-for-44. The Mountaineers also made exactly half of their three-pointers (10-for-20), tied for their highest season percentage.
And the free-throws? They were also a success as WVU made over 86 percent of their free throws.

West Virginia’s shooting success and the team synergy helped the Mountaineers end their month-long losing streak and defeat Iowa State. The Mountaineers will travel to Oklahoma to play Oklahoma State on Saturday at 2:00 pm.

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