IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team finished off a three-game sweep of Nebraska with a 6-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.
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Sports stories of interest to the North Iowa area.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes shutout Huskers Saturday for series win
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team shutout Nebraska to clinch a series win on Saturday afternoon winning 8-0 at Duane Banks Field.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State adds pair of transfers to roster
AMES – Iowa State head women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced the addition of two transfers to the 2023-24 Cyclone roster. Sacramento State transfer Isnelle Natabou and Truman State transfer Hannah Belanger will join Iowa State this summer.
Iowa State to get new wrestling and track performance center after huge donation and regents’ approval
AMES – A $5M gift from the Kirk and Rae Malcolm family, coupled with the initial approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, will allow Iowa State’s Department of Athletics to move forward with the planning of a transformational project for its wrestling and track & field programs.
College Football: Cyclones reveal Jack Trice Legacy Game throwback uniforms
AMES – The Iowa State football program revealed its throwback uniforms that it will wear for the Jack Trice Legacy Game, presented by Nationwide, on Saturday, October 7 when it plays host to TCU at the stadium that bears his name.
Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner join Hawkeye Wrestling Club to prepare for Olympics
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa wrestlers Spencer Lee and Jacob Warner will continue their wrestling careers in Iowa City as members of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club (HWC).
College Baseball: Iowa Hawkeyes beat Nebraska Huskers in series opener, 11-6
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Nebraska, 11-6, on Friday night at Duane Banks Field.
College Baseball: Iowa defeats Bradley, 6-1
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Bradley, 6-1, at Duane Banks Field.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones add three crucial transfers
AMES – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of three transfers to the 2023-24 Iowa State roster. UNLV transfer Keshon Gilbert, Wofford transfer Jackson Paveletzke and Buffalo transfer Curtis Jones will all join the Cyclones this summer.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes fall to UIC, 14-3
CHICAGO – The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated by UIC in seven innings, 14-3 at Les Miller Field at Curtis Granderson Stadium.
College Basketball: Top-scorer from Missouri Valley Conference, Ben Krikke, signs with Iowa Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced on Monday that Valparaiso graduate transfer Ben Krikke has signed with the University of Iowa.
NIACC softball team remains at No. 17 in latest rankings
MASON CITY – The NIACC softball team remained at No. 17 in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings released Monday.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes dominate Gophers, 18-4, to win series
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Minnesota, 18-4, on Saturday at Siebert Field.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes split doubleheader with Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Iowa baseball team split a doubleheader with Minnesota on Friday at Siebert Field. The Gophers took game one, 12-3, before the Hawkeyes won the nightcap, 7-2.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wins Honda Sport Award
IOWA CITY – Junior guard from the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Basketball.
College Basketball: Iowa’s Kris Murray and Filip Rebraca earn Chris Street Award
IOWA CITY – Kris Murray and Filip Rebraca are co-winners of the Chris Street Award for the 2023 University of Iowa men’s basketball season.
College Baseball: Iowa trounces Milwaukee, 12-1
IOWA CITY –The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Milwaukee, 12-1, in seven innings on Wednesday evening at Duane Banks Field.
JUCO Softball: NIACC’s Lienhard wins ICCAC pitcher/player of week honors
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Laken Lienhard was selected as the ICCAC Division II player/pitcher of the week for the week of April 3-9.
JUCO Baseball: NIACC’s Doty earns ICCAC player of week
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore John Doty was selected as the ICCAC Division II baseball player of the week for the week of April 3-9.
College Basketball: Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger receives contract extension
AMES – After guiding the Iowa State men’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight season and signing the highest-rated recruiting class in program history, head coach T.J. Otzelberger has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension.
The Importance of Understanding Odds and Lines in Sports Betting
Are you a sports fan who loves the thrill of betting on your favorite teams? If so, you’re not alone. Sports betting is one of the fastest-growing forms of gambling in the…
Women’s JUCO Softball: NIACC improves ranking to No. 17
MASON CITY – After two weeks at No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II rankings, the NIACC softball team moved up three spots to No. 17 in the poll released Monday.
International Challengers: Meet Two Japan-Bred Colts Ready to Take Their Shot at the 2023 Kentucky Derby
As the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby dwindle, the excitement and anticipation continue to build. The annual gathering of the world’s best horses and jockeys at Churchill Downs is a…
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State’s Stephanie Soares drafted #4 overall by WNBA’s Washington Mystics
AMES – Iowa State senior forward/center Stephanie Soares became the 15th player in school history to be selected in the WNBA Draft on Monday evening when she was chosen by the Washington Mystics with the No. 4 pick.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State’s Ashley Joens drafted by Dallas Wings
AMES – Iowa State senior Ashley Joens became the 16th player in school history and the second to be selected in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Joens was picked No. 19 by the Dallas Wings in the second round.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Monika Czinano drafted by the LA Sparks
NEW YORK – University of Iowa Fifth-Year center Monika Czinano was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with 26th overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State’s Joens and Soares invited to WNBA Draft
AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball players Ashley Joens and Stephanie Soares have both received invites to attend the WNBA Draft on Monday, April 10 at Spring Studios New York in Manhattan,…
College Baseball: Hawkeyesdrop series finale to Hoosiers, 4-2
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated, 4-2, by Indiana on Sunday afternoon at Bart Kaufman Field.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes fall in extra innings to Hoosiers, 2-0
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated, 2-0, by Indiana in a pitchers dual on Saturday afternoon in 10 innings at Bart Kaufman Field.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes win series opener against Indiana, 7-1
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Indiana, 7-1, on Friday night at Bart Kaufman Field.
College Football: UNI spring game and tailgate scheduled for April 21
CEDAR FALLS -UNI football fans are invited to celebrate this year’s spring season with a tailgate event and the annual spring game, both in the UNI-Dome on Friday, April 21.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark named Dawn Staley Award Honoree as top point guard in the game
PHILADELPHIA – University of Iowa All-American Caitlin Clark was named the Dawn Staley Award honoree, which is presented annually to the most outstanding women’s basketball point guard who achieves tremendous on-court success.
College Football: Iowa to hold open practice on April 22; free admission and free parking offered to fans
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa football team will hold an open practice Saturday, April 22, in Kinnick Stadium. The open practice will conclude Iowa’s spring drills and is free to fans.
North Iowa Area Community College signs new recruits
MASON CITY – Together with dozens of other NC3 Leadership Schools across the country, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is holding the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day beginning at…
College Baseball: Hawkeyes roll past Braves, 9-6
PEORIA, Illinois – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Bradley University, 9-6, on Wednesday evening at Dozer Park.
College Football: Former Hawkeye All-American Frank Gilliam passes away
IOWA CITY – Former University of Iowa All-American Frank Gilliam passed away on April 2 at the age of 89. Funeral arrangements are pending.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes use big inning to rally past Maryland, 12-8
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Maryland, 12-8, in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa defeated in National Championship game by LSU, 102-85
DALLAS, TX – 3-Seed LSU defeated 2-Seed Iowa, 102-85, to win the national title inside the American Airlines Center on Saturday afternoon.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa plays LSU Sunday afternoon for National Championship
DALLAS, TEXAS – Iowa plays LSU Sunday afternoon for the National Championship. Iowa upset No. 1 Overall Seed South Carolina to advance to its first National title berth in program history.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes fall to Maryland, 10-9, in Big Ten opener
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated by Maryland 10-9 on Friday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.