Hansen's 23 Point Night Fuels Iowa Victory Over Michigan State
Bobby Hansen erupted for a career high 23 points in Iowa's 59 53 win over Michigan State. He hit all 11 free throws and delivered key plays including a decisive three with 3:09 left. Hansen spoke openly about starting versus bench duty and his role in Coach Olson's offense.
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Hawks edge Michigan State to extend Big Ten lead
Bobby Hansen returned with a career high 23 points and Kenny Arnold hit 11 straight free throws in the final two minutes as Iowa beat Michigan State 59 to 53 at the Field House. Hansen 11 of 11 from the line and Arnold 13 of 15 at the stripe helped the Hawkeyes move to 11-2 in the Big Ten and 19-3 overall.
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Jeff Girls Rally Past Kennedy For MVC Title
Jeff High defeats Kennedy 58-56 in a Class 2A sectional final to claim the Mississippi Valley Conference crown unofficially. Deb Gaskill sparked a late rally after an 11 point halftime deficit as Tracy Langhurst and Lori Forrest powered the offense for the J-Hawks now 20-4 heading toward a regional semifinal with Joe LaSalle. Coach Larry Niemeyer praised the comeback and stressed hustle.
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Mount Vernon Girls Rally Past Linn-Mar For 2A Sectional Title
Mount Vernon surged after halftime to defeat Linn-Mar 68 41 and claim the Class 2A sectional crown at Marion. Sophomore Boots Hufford scored 38 points as the Mustangs, 21 0, push toward a regional test against Cascade February 26. Coach Jim Bellamy celebrated a rare double steering football and girls basketball EIHC titles.
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Allen Returns to CFL Lead for Alouettes
CFL Commissioner Jake Gaudaur expressed relief as George Allen, veteran NFL coach, was hired to run field operations for Nelson Skalbania’s financially troubled Montreal Alouettes. Allen will join immediately and be introduced Friday. the move eases uncertainty amid ownership turmoil and purchase-option deadlines.
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Padres Set Lower Fences to Boost Home Run Output
The San Diego Padres lower the outfield wall to 8 feet 6 inches replacing 17 feet high and shorten distances to create more home runs. GM Jack McKeon says the change will raise scoring and fan excitement and more spectacular catches may follow after a 32 homer season, the lowest in baseball.
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Missouri Edges Oklahoma In Big Eight Clash
No. 4 Missouri held on to beat Oklahoma 60-55 at the Lloyd Noble Center. Marvin McCrary scored 18 points including five straight to open a 10-2 run, while Jon Sundvold added 21 for the Tigers who improved to 23-1 and 12-1 in the league. Oklahoma fell to 15-9 and 6-6. A crowd of 11,545 set a record for a college game in Oklahoma.
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