Iowa Stuns Illinois In Champaign To End 11-Game Slump
No. 12 Iowa overcame a five-point deficit to beat Illinois 81-74 at State Farm Center. Fran McCaffery praised his players for toughness after an earlier overtime loss, as Iowa snapped a long losing streak in Champaign and pulled away with defense and key second-chance baskets.
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Broncos Seahawks Meet In High Stakes Super Bowl Showdown
Peyton Manning leads the 13-3 Broncos with an NFL record pace and a high powered attack against Richard Sherman and Seattle, who boast a stingy defense that allowed 14 points per game. The game at MetLife Stadium pits offense against defense in a clash of top units with the widest points margin in 48 Super Bowls.
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Iowa Hawks Collapse At Illinois After Early Lead
Iowa raced to a 34 13 advantage at Illinois but faltered late in the first half as Illinois rallied with stifling defense. The Hawkeyes entered with a six game skid yet showed early two touch scoring and a dominant run before the late letdown.
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Niang sinks key 3 as Cyclones top Sooners 81 75
Georges Niang scored a career high 27 points and nailed a late 3 to seal Iowa State’s 81-75 win over No. 25 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum. Hoiberg lightheartedly noted the play ran past the coach’s stop sign as Niang fouled out shortly after.
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