• January 18, 2026

    Stailee Heard’s triple-double highlights Oklahoma State women’s 86-58 drubbing of No. 19 Iowa State

    Stailee Heard’s triple-double highlights Oklahoma State women’s 86-58 drubbing of No. 19 Iowa State

    STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard had 18 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists and Oklahoma State routed No. 19 Iowa State 86-58 on Sunday, sending the reeling Cyclones to their fifth consecutive loss. It was Heard’s first career triple-double and the third in Oklahoma State history. She is averaging 20.8 points over the past… Continue reading

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  • January 16, 2026

    Stuelke, Deal combine for 36 points as No. 11 Iowa women down Oregon 74-66

    Stuelke, Deal combine for 36 points as No. 11 Iowa women down Oregon 74-66

    Iowa freshman guard Addie Deal (7) dribbles the basketball in an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Iowa City. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Hannah Stuelke and Addison Deal combined to score 36 points and No. 11 Iowa beat Oregon 74-66 in a wire-to-wire win on Thursday. Stuelke had 18 points,… Continue reading

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  • January 15, 2026

    Many college players among 20 charged in point-shaving scheme

    Many college players among 20 charged in point-shaving scheme

    David Purdum | ESPN Twenty men have been charged in a point-shaving scheme involving 39 college basketball players on 17 NCAA Division I teams, leading to 29 games being fixed, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Fifteen of the defendants played college basketball during the 2023-24 and/or 2024-25… Continue reading

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  • January 15, 2026

    H.S. Girls Basketball Rankings (No. 7 Edition)

    H.S. Girls Basketball Rankings (No. 7 Edition)

    Iowa Prep Illustrated released this morning its SEVENTH Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. The IGHSAU released their last rankings on Wednesday Jan. 14/ is their present ranking by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Records reflected through Jan. 13 games. Class 1A Cur. Rank | IGHSAU Rank Team |… Continue reading

    High School
    basketball, sports
  • January 15, 2026

    Quinn leads Drake to 76-73 OT win over Southern Illinois

    Quinn leads Drake to 76-73 OT win over Southern Illinois

    Drake storms back from down 17 to win seventh-straight over SIU. SIU guard Jalen Haynes (5) pushes past Drake guard Jalen Quinn (3) as he moves towards the basket Jan. 14, 2026 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. (Photo: Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotoCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jalen Quinn scored 21 points to lead Drake, including… Continue reading

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    basketball, college-basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 15, 2026

    Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue’s 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa

    Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue’s 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa

    Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots over Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) MICHAEL MAROT | Associated PressWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the… Continue reading

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