• February 2, 2026

    UNI’s Goebel records program’s third triple-double in a victory over Drake

    UNI’s Goebel records program’s third triple-double in a victory over Drake

    Northern Iowa’s Ryley Goebel (5) dribbles the ball against Drake on Feb. 1, 2026, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. (Photo: Cody Scanlan/The Register) UNI Head coach Tanya Warren picked up her 350th career victory as UNI’s head coach in a 66-56 victory over the Bulldogs. DES MOINES, Iowa — UNI women’s basketball got back… Continue reading

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    basketball, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    No. 8 Iowa State trounces Kansas State 95-61 behind Joshua Jefferson’s 19 points

    No. 8 Iowa State trounces Kansas State 95-61 behind Joshua Jefferson’s 19 points

    Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson, second from right, dunks against Kansas State center Dorin Buca (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Manhatten, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Krug) MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
  • February 1, 2026

    Arianna Jackson guides Iowa State women’s basketball to win over UCF

    Arianna Jackson guides Iowa State women’s basketball to win over UCF

    Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Arianna Jackson (2) takes a three-point shot over UCF Knights’ guard Samari Bankhead (1) during the third quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 31, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.(Photo: Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune) Tommy Birch | Des Moines Register AMES – When Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly walked… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 1, 2026

    Hornseth’s 21 lead Northern Iowa past Evansville 71-55

    Hornseth’s 21 lead Northern Iowa past Evansville 71-55

    UNI closes out January with double-digit win against Purple Aces. CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Will Hornseth’s 21 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Evansville 71-55 on Saturday. Hornseth shot 10 of 12 from the field for the Panthers (14-9, 6-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Trey Campbell added 12 points while shooting 5 of 8, including 2… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, sports
  • February 1, 2026

    Huibregtse scores 29 in Bradley’s 87-73 win against Drake

    Huibregtse scores 29 in Bradley’s 87-73 win against Drake

    Despite 32 points from Quinn, Drake falls to rival Bradley at home DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Alex Huibregtse had 29 points in Bradley’s 87-73 win over Drake on Saturday. Huibregtse went 10 of 14 from the field (9 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Braves (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Kai Yu scored… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 31, 2026

    Iowa State wrestling defeats Oklahoma 29-10 on the road

    Iowa State wrestling defeats Oklahoma 29-10 on the road

    Eli McKown | Des Moines Register In the first of two duals on a road trip to Oklahoma, Iowa State wrestling secured the first matchup in style. Iowa State downed Oklahoma 29-10 on Jan. 30 in Norman, Okla. While the Cyclones did not wrestle the usual starters, Evan Frost at 133 or Rocky Elam at… Continue reading

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