SPORTS

IOWA CITY – After leading the University of Iowa men’s basketball program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years, head coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032, the announcement was made this week by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz.

AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly has announced nine additions to the 2026-27 roster.

“I could not be more pleased with the players that we have added to our Cyclone family this spring” said Fennelly. “Our focus and plan in our recruiting efforts started with bringing in players who were excited to play at Iowa State and experience Hilton Magic. We wanted to find players who had a variety of skill sets and basketball experience. I can’t wait to get everyone together and to get to work. I know our fans will love how this group represents the Iowa State Way!”

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team was swept in a three-game road series by No. 25 Nebraska over the weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, falling 10-0 Friday, 15-11 Saturday and 8-6 Sunday.

AMES – Iowa State head women’s wrestling coach Alli St. John announced her first staff hire Monday, adding Jake Kadel as assistant coach following a successful three-season stint as head women’s wrestling coach at William Penn, where he guided the Statesmen to three consecutive NAIA top five finishes.

IOWA CITY — The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team won its Big Ten weekend series against Illinois, taking the first two games at Duane Banks Field before dropping Sunday’s finale.