• 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 23, 2026

    No. 10 Iowa blows a 17-point lead in the last 3:00, then outlasts No. 15 Maryland 85-78 in overtime

    No. 10 Iowa blows a 17-point lead in the last 3:00, then outlasts No. 15 Maryland 85-78 in overtime

     NOAH TRISTER | Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ava Heiden scored 20 points, and No. 10 Iowa recovered in overtime to beat No. 15 Maryland 85-78 after the Hawkeyes blew a 17-point lead in the final three minutes of regulation Thursday night. Iowa (17-2 8-0) remained unbeaten in Big Ten play, but not… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 22, 2026

    Quinn’s 34 lead Drake over Murray State 101-90

    Quinn’s 34 lead Drake over Murray State 101-90

    Quinn and Larson combine for 56 to end Racers 12-game winning streak. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jalen Quinn’s 34 points led Drake over Murray State 101-90 on Wednesday. Quinn had six rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (10-10, 4-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Owen Larson scored 22 points (7 of 13 shooting) and added… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
  • January 21, 2026

    Stirtz scores 20 points and Iowa puts down Scarlet Knights in 68-62 win

    Stirtz scores 20 points and Iowa puts down Scarlet Knights in 68-62 win

    Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nick Rohlman, The Gazette via AP) IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points, reserve Tate Sage added 17 and Iowa held… Continue reading

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    college-basketball, ncaa, sports
  • January 21, 2026

    Joshua Jefferson’s second triple-double leads No. 9 Iowa State over UCF 87-57

    Joshua Jefferson’s second triple-double leads No. 9 Iowa State over UCF 87-57

    Central Florida forward Jordan Banks, center, passes between Iowa State guard Killyan Toure (27) and Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) AMES, Iowa (AP) — Joshua Jefferson had 17 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high… Continue reading

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    ncaa, sports
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