• January 25, 2026

    Northern Iowa secures 81-76 victory over Murray State

    Northern Iowa secures 81-76 victory over Murray State

    Panthers snap five-game skid in five-point win over league-leading Murray State. CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Trey Campbell’s 27 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Murray State 81-76 on Saturday. Campbell added five rebounds and five assists for the Panthers (13-8, 5-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Leon Bond III scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 11… Continue reading

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  • January 25, 2026

    Momcilovic’s 29 points lead No. 9 Iowa State past Oklahoma State 84-71

    Momcilovic’s 29 points lead No. 9 Iowa State past Oklahoma State 84-71

    Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala) CLIFF BRUNT | Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 29 points, and No. 9 Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 84-71… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 24, 2026

    Drake women near century mark clear Evansville 97-82 at home

    Drake women near century mark clear Evansville 97-82 at home

    Aaslma cashes in 24, Taylor a career high 22, to lead deep Drake offense. Drake Athletics DES MOINES, Iowa – Abbie Aalsma regained her shooting touch, Maggie Taylor reached a career high, and the Drake women’s basketball team celebrated a second straight victory. Aalsma sparked a fast start and finished with 24 points, Taylor tacked on 22 with slick play around… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 24, 2026

    Northern Iowa hands Murray State first conference loss of the season

    Northern Iowa hands Murray State first conference loss of the season

    Murray State fell to Northern Iowa to snap their 14 game winning streak. UNI AthleticsCEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI women’s basketball hosted the Murray State Racers on Friday, January 23 in a rematch of UNI’s first conference loss two weeks ago. The Panthers dominated the court from tipoff to the final whistle and handed Murray State… Continue reading

    Collegiate
  • January 24, 2026

    No. 3 Cyclones Blank Northern Colorado; Dresser Gets Win 100

    No. 3 Cyclones Blank Northern Colorado; Dresser Gets Win 100

    Iowa State’s CJ Carter wins by a 4-1 decision over Northern Colorado’s Tyler Perry in overtime at 197 pounds during an NCAA wrestling dual Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Eli McKown | Des Moines Register AMES — Iowa State wrestling’s Kevin Dresser hit the century mark in dual wins as head coach on… Continue reading

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  • January 23, 2026

    Panther Train outduels Arizona State, 27-11

    Panther Train outduels Arizona State, 27-11

    UNI wins seven bouts in first Big 12 dual of 2026. Panthers visit Oklahoma State and Oklahoma next weekend. UNI Athletics CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Panther fans braved frigid temperatures on Thursday night as the 13th ranked UNI wrestling team emerged victorious with a 27-11 dual win over the Arizona State Sun Devils in Big 12… Continue reading

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    sports
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