AMES – Chase Contreraz has been named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week, the league office announced. It is the first Big 12 weekly honor of his career.
Category: Sports
Sports stories of interest to the North Iowa area.
College Football: Iowa State QB Becht tabbed Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week
AMES – Weekly honors continue to roll in for Iowa State Cyclone quarterback Rocco Becht after his impressive performance in the win against Oklahoma State.
Trio of former Hawkeyes named finalists for Senior Bowl 75th Team
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa football players Nate Kaeding, Bob Sanders and Marshal Yanda have been named finalists on the Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team ballot.
Women’s College Track & Field: Hawkeyes welcome Northern Iowa athlete in recruiting class of 2023-24
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa track and field welcomes 15 student-athletes to the women’s program as part of the 2023 recruiting class, Director of Iowa Track and Field Joey Woody announced, including an athlete from New Hampton.
College Football: Iowa embarrassed by Penn State, 31-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. – No. 7/7 Penn State (4-0, 2-0) defeated No. 24/22 Iowa (3-1, 0-1), 31-0, on Saturday night inside Beaver Stadium. Iowa was shut out for the first time since 2000.
College Football: Iowa State defeats Oklahoma State, 34-27
AMES – The Iowa State offense loaded up big plays behind 348 yards of passing from quarterback Rocco Becht to get a much-needed Big 12 Conference win over Oklahoma State on Saturday,…
College Field Hockey: No. 1 Iowa routes No. 14 Michigan in Big Ten Opener
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – The top-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team shutout No. 14 Michigan, 2-0, in the Hawkeye’s Big Ten opener Friday night.
UNI men’s basketball unveils MVC schedule for 2023-24
CEDAR FALLS – UNI men’s basketball will open the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) schedule at home in late November and host ten league games inside the McLeod Center this season, as the conference released its 20-game schedule for the 2023-24 season on Friday morning.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes release 2023-24 game schedule
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team released the details of the 2023-24 schedule.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes Handle Mississauga in Fall Opener
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team opened up its fall campaign with a 25-6 win over the Mississauga Tigers in 14 innings on Thursday evening.
College Basketball: Iowa announces home schedule for the season
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team will feature a slate of non-conference games and challenging BIG10 Conference home games this coming season.
UNI men’s basketball picked third in conference preseason poll
CEDAR FALLS – The Almanac, produced annually by The Field of 68 Media Network, has picked UNI men’s basketball to finish third in its Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) preseason preview.
College Football: Iowa prepares for stiff test at Penn State
IOWA CITY – Iowa will face a stiff test this Saturday on the road lacking their best tight end against a top-10 Penn State team.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark named winner of 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award
NEW YORK – Senior guard from the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark, was named the winner of the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award on Tuesday, presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding athlete at the collegiate or Olympic level in the United States.
College Football: Iowa State punter Tyler Perkins recognized Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week
AMES – Iowa State sophomore punter Tyler Perkins has been recognized as the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week after his efforts in the Ohio game.
High School Football: Rankings for September 19, 2023
DES MOINES – The latest Iowa high school football rankings have been released, and several Northern Iowa squads have made the cut.
College Football: Iowa State dumped by Ohio, 10-7
ATHENS, OHIO – Iowa State struggled against Ohio in a road game Saturday, losing 10-7.
College Football: Iowa defeats Western Michigan, 41-10
IOWA CITY – No. 25/24 Iowa (3-0) defeated Western Michigan (1-2), 41-10, on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium.
College Football: UNI routes Idaho State, 41-17
POCATELLO, IDAHO – Career performances on both offense and defense were on display on Saturday as UNI football rolled to its first victory of the season at Holt Arena, a 41-17 rout…
College Football: Iowa looks to even all-time series versus Western Michigan
IOWA CITY – Iowa has played Western Michigan three times previously, and two of the meetings turned out ugly for the Hawkeyes as they look to even things up with the Broncos Saturday in Kinnick Stadium.
UNI men’s basketball: Former stars Green, Washpun, Koch, Morgan sign contract extensions professionally
CEDAR FALLS – Four former members of the UNI men’s basketball program have signed new professional contracts, extending their careers in leagues across the world.
College Football: BIG 10 scolds Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini for criticizing officials on bad interception call versus Cyclones
IOWA CITY – Most everyone in black and gold who watched Iowa handle Iowa State this past Saturday raised an eyebrow on a second quarter interception call that went against the Hawkeyes, and star Iowa receiver Nico Ragaini got a stern talking to by the BIG 10 Conference for his profanity-laced criticism of officials for their call.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes announce nonconference schedule, including outdoor game at Kinnick Stadium
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team announced its nonconference schedule for the 2023-24 season Tuesday. The schedule features seven home contests in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes will play…
College Football: Iowa prepares to battle Western Michigan
IOWA CITY – Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is preparing his team to face Western Michigan this weekend in a home contest.
College Football: Iowa’s star defensive tackle Noah Shannon’s NCAA suspension upheld; likely done at Iowa
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Tuesday that the NCAA denied defensive tackle Noah Shannon’s appeal for eligibility in 2023. Below are statements from Ferentz and Shannon:
Who Is To Blame If A Cyclist Dies During A Race?
Death and sports often go hand-in-hand, but when a cyclist dies during a race the question of who is to blame understandably arises. All types of racing come with inherent risk –…
On the Horizon: Iowa State Cyclones’ Upcoming Games
In the world of college football, the Iowa State Cyclones are gearing up for an exciting journey that promises thrills, challenges, and a chance at redemption. As we dive into this article,…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State announces non-conference schedule
AMES – Iowa State has announced its women’s basketball non-conference schedule for the 2023-24 season.
College Football: Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro earns B1G10 Player of the Week after interception, touchdown
Castro’s pick-6 in the second quarter for the Hawkeyes proved to be the game-winning score against the Cyclones.
Events planned at Iowa State University for Celebrating Jack Trice’s life
AMES – Oct. 8 will mark the 100th anniversary of the death of former Cyclone student-athlete Jack Trice. He died from football injuries received several days earlier in Minneapolis during a game against the University of Minnesota.
College Football: Iowa defeats Iowa State, 20-13
AMES – Iowa (2-0) defeated Iowa State (1-1), 20-13, in an Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series matchup on Saturday inside Jack Trice Stadium.
College Football: Panthers drop home opener to Weber State, 34-17
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI Panthers faced off with the Wildcats of Weber State on Saturday afternoon in their home opener for the 2023 season, dropping the contest 34-17.
College Football: Iowa favored to beat Iowa State today
AMES – Iowa State is a 4-point underdog at home today versus their Cy-Hawk rival Iowa Hawkeyes. Who do you having winning the big rivalry game?
Tanya Warren receives contract extension as UNI head women’s basketball coach
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics and head women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the end of the 2028-29 season, as announced by the Panther Athletic…
College Football: All 7 Iowa football home games now sold out
For the second straight year, all seven Iowa football games have reached sellout status.
UNI football takes on Weber State in home opener
CEDAR FALLS – UNI football will open its 2023 home schedule with the Panthers battling their first top-ten opponent of the year as the Weber State Wildcats come to the UNI-Dome on Hall of Fame Weekend on Saturday.
College Football: Iowa prepares to travel to Ames for showdown with Iowa State
IOWA CITY – Iowa Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz says his team will “need to grow and improve fast” in order to defeat the Iowa State Cyclones this weekend in Jack Trice Stadium.
College Football: Iowa State’s Cooper tabbed Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
AMES – Iowa State defensive back Jeremiah Cooper has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
College Field Hockey: Iowa Hawkeyes jump to No. 1 ranking in the nation
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa field hockey team moved to No. 1 in the Week 1 Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association rankings, it was announced Tuesday by the NFHCA.
College Football: Iowa Hawkeyes set 2023 Player Council to contribute to team decisions
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football program has named 15 players to the 2023 Player Council, it was announced by head coach Kirk Ferentz.