Simon wins 76 kg at 2025 Nationals and U23/IIOWA athletes Powering world
Iowa freshman Naomi Simon claimed first at the 76 kilogram class at the 2025 Women's National Championships in Spokane. She advances to the 2025 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Sophomore Lilly Luft and freshman Cadence Diduch finished second in their U20 brackets and will compete at the Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru. Sophomore Ava Bayless placed second in U23 and will wrestle this week in Queretaro, Mexico. Former Cedar Rapids Xavier standout Christian Stanek transfers to Division III Central College, wrestling at 157 pounds. Former Rutgers standout Dean Peterson committed to Iowa, a three-time NCAA qualifier at 125 pounds. Northwestern baseball snapped Iowa’s 10-game Big Ten win streak, 5-4, while Iowa softball beat No. 20 Nebraska 5-2 in the final game of a three-game set.
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Bell shifts from hoops to football at Lindenwood
Tre Bell recalls the exact moment his basketball aspirations ended in spring 2022 while at Lindenwood University. The 6-foot-3 defensive back reflects on choosing football as his future, outlining the pivotal dorm room moment that led him to pivot from hoops to gridiron.
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Iowa State Football 2025 Schedule Preview in ISU Page
Iowa State football 2025 schedule lists all kickoff times as TBA. Opening in August features Kansas State in Dublin and South Dakota. September includes games against Iowa Arkansas State and Arizona. October travels to Cincinnati Colorado and BYU with late-season matchups vs Arizona State, TCU Kansas and Oklahoma State.
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UConn Wins 2023-24 Title With 82 59 Over South Carolina
UConn defeats defending champion South Carolina 82 to 59 to claim its 12th national title. Paige Bueckers Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong paced the Huskies with 24 points each for a dominant finish as Gene Auriemma became the oldest coach to win a championship.
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English Valleys star Heyne excels in golf and track
Gage Heyne of English Valleys doubles in golf and track and field, a demanding feat at a small school. The Bears senior emerged as a top state distance runner and strong golfer, following a runner-up SLAC finish and state qualifier run as a freshman. Peyton Roth of HLV TC also competes in both sports.
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