Iowa State Women's Basketball Aims to Improve Free Throw Shooting

Cyclones point guard Jada Williams discusses her team's focus on free throw accuracy this season.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Iowa State women's basketball team has made improving their free throw shooting a priority this season. Point guard Jada Williams, who had a standout performance at the free throw line in a recent game against Kansas State, discussed the team's efforts to become more consistent from the charity stripe.

Why it matters

Free throw shooting is a critical part of the game, and inconsistency from the line can often be the difference between winning and losing close contests. The Cyclones are looking to shore up this aspect of their game to give them a better chance at success in Big 12 conference play and the postseason.

The details

In past seasons, the Iowa State women's basketball team has struggled at times with free throw shooting. However, the team has made it a point of emphasis to improve their accuracy from the line this year. In a recent game against Kansas State, point guard Jada Williams had a standout performance, converting several key free throws down the stretch to help secure the victory.

  • The Iowa State women's basketball team has made improving their free throw shooting a priority this season.

The players

Jada Williams

The Iowa State point guard who had a strong performance at the free throw line in a recent game against Kansas State.

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What they’re saying

“I used to save them all, and then I got too many,”

— Jada Williams, Iowa State point guard (Des Moines Register)

The takeaway

Consistent free throw shooting can be a game-changer in close contests, and the Iowa State women's basketball team is making it a priority to improve this aspect of their game. Their efforts to become more accurate from the charity stripe could pay dividends as they navigate the competitive Big 12 conference schedule and look to make a deep postseason run.