• February 7, 2026

    Northern Iowa defeats Bradley 61-49

    Northern Iowa defeats Bradley 61-49

    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Ben Schwieger had 15 points in Northern Iowa’s 61-49 victory against Bradley on Friday. Will Hornseth scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 8 from the floor and added nine rebounds and six assists for the Panthers (15-9, 7-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Kyle Pock shot 3 of 5 from the… Continue reading

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    sports
  • February 7, 2026

    Coleman scores 19 off the bench, Illinois State downs Drake 86-76

    Coleman scores 19 off the bench, Illinois State downs Drake 86-76

    NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Ty’Reek Coleman’s 19 points off of the bench helped lead Illinois State to an 86-76 victory against Drake on Friday night. Coleman also contributed eight rebounds for the Redbirds (16-8, 8-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Chase Walker finished 8 of 9 from the field to add 18 points. Boden Skunberg went 5… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, sports
  • February 6, 2026

    Drake women’s basketball falls at home vs. Belmont

    Drake women’s basketball falls at home vs. Belmont

    Becker leads trio of double digit scorers as Drake falters in second half Staff Report | Des Moines Register DES MOINES — Drake women’s basketball dropped its fourth straight game on Feb. 5, losing to Belmont 67-52 at the Knapp Center. The Bulldogs (6-16 overall, 5-7 Missouri Valley) committed 19 turnovers (12 in the second half), which led… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    ncaa, sports
  • February 5, 2026

    Two Guys: Iowa’s win at Washington, Way too early Big 12/Big Ten Rankings, Super Bowl picks | Feb. 5

    Two Guys: Iowa’s win at Washington, Way too early Big 12/Big Ten Rankings, Super Bowl picks | Feb. 5

    A passionate Hawkeye. A passionate Cyclone. Two (weird) Guys, featuring longtime friends Chris Hassel and Chris Williams.Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down a big weekend and look ahead on this episode of Two Guys on Iowa Everywhere. The guys start with Iowa’s comeback win at Washington, what stood out from the Hawkeyes’ performance, and… Continue reading

    Collegiate
  • February 5, 2026

    Iowa beats Washington 84-74, extends win streak to 5 games

    Iowa beats Washington 84-74, extends win streak to 5 games

    SEATTLE (AP) — Bennett Stirtz hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Alvaro Folgueiras scored 16 points, and Iowa beat Washington 84-74 on Wednesday night for its fifth consecutive win. Tavion Banks had 11 points and Cooper Koch also scored 11, all in the second half, for Iowa (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten). Banks missed… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 5, 2026

    Ex-Hawkeye safety Jay Norvell to join Iowa football staff as analyst

    Ex-Hawkeye safety Jay Norvell to join Iowa football staff as analyst

    Chad Leistikow | Des Moines Register The Iowa football program is bringing back a familiar (and proven) name to bolster its offensive staff for the 2026 season. Jay Norvell, an All-Big Ten Conference safety during Iowa’s historic 1985 season, will join the Hawkeyes as an offensive analyst, a source with direct knowledge of the hiring confirmed to the… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    college-football, football, ncaa, sports
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