Iowa guard Crystal Smith to harass Purdue star Erika Valek in key Big Ten clash
Iowa’s defensive stopper Crystal Smith, a 5-foot-6 sophomore, aims to disrupt Purdue senior Erika Valek as the Hawkeyes host fifth-ranked Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Smith boosts Iowa’s defense with her 2.2 steals per Big Ten game and will also help break Purdue’s press in a crucial 7:06 p.m. matchup.
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Purdue at Iowa women battle in Carver-Hawkeye Arena
No. 5 Purdue visits Iowa in a Big Ten clash at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Purdue rides a 10 game win streak led by Shereka Wright 2000 point career scorer while Iowa aims to slow the league’s top scoring defense and contend with Jamie Carey scoring surge.
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Cowboys pound Kansas in Stillwater rout. move into first in Big 12
No 10 Oklahoma State crushed No 12 Kansas 80 to 60 at Gallagher-Iba Arena as John Lucas scored 22 and Tony Allen 17. The Cowboys extended their win streak to eight, tying Texas for the conference lead while Kansas dropped to 15-5. Lucas shot near perfect into the second half, and Wayne Simien led KU with 26 points.
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Close returns to court as Drake coach in Big Ten clash
Former Iowa assistant Tom Close returns to his old stomping grounds coaching Drake as Wisconsin faces Iowa in a Big Ten battle. Brunner from Charles City shines with 23 points and 14 rebounds in Iowa's 84 82 double overtime win over Indiana. Close praises Bo Ryan and Tom Davis while highlighting Drake's promising youth and his plan to keep building a strong program.
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Horner Reaches Peak Confidence as Hawks Rider Leads
Horner has raised his season shooting from 33.2 to 46.4 percent, 3-point from 27.7 to 44.4, and free throw from 76.7 to 84.6. He averages 12.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists, while Big Ten play yields 14.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Teammates credit his hard work and leadership that spurs Iowa toward March.
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