• January 28, 2026

    Southern Illinois defeats Northern Iowa 65-50

    Southern Illinois defeats Northern Iowa 65-50

    Season-high 17 turnovers plagued the UNI men’s basketball team. CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Rolyns Aligbe scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Southern Illinois beat Northern Iowa 65-50 on Wednesday night. Quel’Ron House scored 17 points and added five assists for the Salukis (9-12, 3-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Drew Steffe finished with nine points.… Continue reading

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  • January 26, 2026

    Arizona still unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll; Iowa State No. 8, Iowa receiving votes

    Arizona still unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll; Iowa State No. 8, Iowa receiving votes

    Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort (21) celebratees a three-point shot against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)DAVE SKRETTA | Associated Press Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of Monday night’s… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
  • January 26, 2026

    SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women’s AP Top 25; Iowa moves up to No. 8

    SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women’s AP Top 25; Iowa moves up to No. 8

    UConn guard Blanca Quinonez (4) and UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) defend against Seton Hall forward Natalia Hall-Rosa (3) during the second half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, inm SOuth Orange, NJ (AP Photo: Noah K. Murray) DOUG FEINBERG | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Southeastern Conference set… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
  • January 26, 2026

    No. 10 Iowa extends winning streak to eight with 91-70 win over No. 12 Ohio State

    No. 10 Iowa extends winning streak to eight with 91-70 win over No. 12 Ohio State

    Iowa guard Addie Deal (7) drives toward the basket against Ohio State guard Ava Watson (5) during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Iowa City Iowa. (Photo: Julia Hansen, Iowa City Press-Citizen) JOHN BOHNENKAMP | Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Freshman Addie Deal had a season-high 20 points,… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 25, 2026

    Iowa State women’s basketball takes advantage of Arizona fouls, turnovers in blowout win

    Iowa State women’s basketball takes advantage of Arizona fouls, turnovers in blowout win

    Five Cyclones reached double figures. ISU improves to 16-5 overall and 4-5 in Big 12 action. Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Jada Williams (8) shoots the ball over over Arizona Wildcats forward Blessing Adebanjo “Adde” (14) during the second quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 24, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.(Photo: Nirmalendu… Continue reading

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    basketball, college-basketball, ncaa, sports
  • 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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    basketball, ncaa, sports
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