Bluder sees Iowa in NCAA mix amid tough Big Ten stretch
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder pressed the NCAA committee during a Carver-Hawkeye Arena briefing about the Hawkeyes earning an at large bid. With a 14-9 record and four games left Iowa seeks a top five finish in the Big Ten and to bolster its NCAA case.
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Spartans edge Purdue in ugly grind on free throws
Michigan State rode 24 of 26 at the line and 21 points from Paul Davis to a 62-55 win over Purdue in East Lansing. Davis added 12 rebounds as MSU moved into a first place tie in the Big Ten. Purdue’s Kenneth Lowe and David Teague struggled, finishing with limited shots and foul trouble.
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ONeils 18 points power ISU past Kansas 73 58
Anne O’Neil led Iowa State with 18 points and seven assists while Megan Rowhorde added 14 points and six rebounds as the Cyclones beat Kansas 73 58 in Lawrence. Katie Robinette contributed 11 points and five boards, Kansas’ Tamara Ransburg tallied 15 points, Crystal Kemp 14, and Kansas dropped to five straight defeats.
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Southwest Missouri Tops Drake 68 59 Behind Bilyeu
Nathan Bilyeu led Southwest Missouri State with 11 points as the Bears pulled away in the second half to beat Drake 68 59 in Springfield. Drake built a late run but Midwest Valley foes answered with a 10 0 stretch and controlled the final minutes. Chaun Brooks led Drake with nine points while Pete Eggers added key free throws.
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Iowa at Ohio State Hoops Showdown Tonight
Iowa 13 9 6 5 travels to Value City Arena Columbus Ohio to face 11 12 3 7 Ohio State. Hawkeyes rely on Pierre Pierce Jeff Horner Brody Boyd Greg Brunner while Buckeyes expect Tony Stockman back after suspension. Next for Iowa hosts Illinois.
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Pierce blooms as Purdue guard adds versatility this season
Purdue guard Pierce, a 6-4 sophomore, shifts to a bigger offensive role while sharing point guard duties with Horner. He rebounds from past legal issues, learning the system under Coach Alford, eyeing a strong finish this season.
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Marquette assistant Trey Schwab receives double lung transplant
Marquette assistant coach Trey Schwab aged 39 underwent a seven hour double lung transplant at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He remained in critical but stable condition and was expected to fully recover after nearly two years on the donor wait list.
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