Do-or-die for edgy Hawks hope four-game stretch
Iowa Hawkeyes face Minnesota tonight as nerves fray and coach Steve Alford tightens game plans. Iowa, 16-9 overall, 4-8 in the Big Ten, must win the four remaining conference games to stay in NCAA tournament contention. Minnesota, 17-9, 7-6, relies on Vincent Grier who had 17.7 PPG and 5.5 RPG.
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A&M ends Iowa State streak with 75 59 win in College Station
Antoine Wright scores 21 and Joseph Jones 17 as Texas A&M uses a 17-0 second half run to top Iowa State 75-59. The Aggies overcome foul trouble to surge past the Cyclones, who go 28 percent shooting and endure a 13-minute drought. Curtis Stinson leads ISU with 15.
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Faas seizes starting role for UNI Panthers
Ex C R prep Amanda Faas earns starting guard spot for Northern Iowa, playing 20 straight games. She defends key opponents, sparks a strong defense, and has contributed with scoring, rebounds, and steals as UNI posts a 16 9 season 10 4 MVC.
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Iowa at Minnesota college basketball matchup preview
Iowa 16 9 4 8 visiting Minnesota 17 9 7 6 at Williams Arena in a late-season Big Ten clash. Coaches Steve Alford and Dan Monson lead the teams with Iowa seniors Brunner and Horner nearing school records. Minnesota aims to rebound after a surprising late-season push and a confident return from its coach.
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Hansen Struggles to Regain Form as Iowa Men Face Minnesota
Iowa Hawkeyes center Erek Hansen, returning from a rough Big Ten start and battling back problems, eyes a matchup with Minnesota’s Jeff Hagen as Iowa seeks an NCAA bid. The 7-footer aims to reestablish his blocked-shot threat after losing his starting role.
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