ISU's Colvin draws crowd ahead of Duke game at United Center
ISU freshman point guard Chris Colvin has secured seats for 20 to 25 family and friends for the Wednesday game with No.5 Duke at the United Center. Teammate Charles Boozer recalls his Duke ties and Coach K’s intense workouts as Duke seeks a rare strong performance this season. Duke leads 12-1 after a 74-53 win over Clemson while ISU stands 10-3 after an 82-75 double overtime win over Houston. Colvin backs up Diante Garrett and has had turnover issues and shooting struggles early this season.
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Iowa Faces Illinois in Big Ten Showdown at Assembly Hall
Illinois holds a 76-66 series edge and has won the last four. Iowa, led by Matt Gatens at 12.9 ppg, seeks upset as Illinois shooters average double figures and Demetri McCamey averages 14.1 points with 5.6 assists. Next up for Iowa is Michigan State.
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Notre Dame Tops Purdue 79-75 to Stay Undefeated
Notre Dame 79 Purdue 75 as Melissa Lechlitner top scored with 20 for the Fighting Irish who improve to 13-0. Skylar Diggins and Lindsay Schrader add 15 each. Purdue’s Jodi Howell scores 18 as Notre Dame seals the non conference run.
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Thunder routs Bulls as Westbrook Durant ignite third
Oklahoma City Thunder crushed Chicago 98 85 behind 29 points from Westbrook and 25 from Durant. A 27 6 third quarter run pushed the visitors ahead as Chicago shot 22 percent in that period. Bulls stars Derrick Rose led with 19 points and Joakim Noah had 14 points 14 rebounds while Bulls fans booed the home team amid coaching uncertainty.
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Defenders basketball program expands across Cedar Rapids area
The Defenders Home gym at Jane Boyd Community House hosts Cedar Valley Christian and Cone Christian teams. The girls are 5 2 and the boys 6 2 as they eye the 19th National Christian Home School Basketball Championships in March in Springfield Missouri.
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Cyclones Ready for Tough Schedule and Perimeter Upgrade
ISU coach Paul Rhoads emphasizes improving wideouts to complement standout Robinson as Iowa State faces an eight bowl-team slate. He notes the challenge of finding extra perimeter yards and the need to elevate average players toward greatness while rebuilding defense after seven starting losses.
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Coe edged Luther 43 40 in women’s basketb at Decorah
In a tight Iowa Conference clash Coe University beat Luther 43 to 40 at Regents Center. Sara Anciaux hit a late 3 and Devvin Rolston sealed it with two free throws as Coe moved to 7 5 2 1. Luther 5 6 0 2.
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Pitt Tops Cincinnati for Sixth Straight Win
No. 23 Pittsburgh held off Cincinnati 74-71 as Gilbert Brown scored 13 of his 17 after halftime and Ashton Gibbs hit three late free throws. Pitt, now 13-2 overall and 3-0 in the Big East, stretched its skid to six games with the victory. Yancy Gates led Cincinnati with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Gibbs finished with 19 points, and Pitt sealed the win by making 8 of 11 free throws in the final 62 seconds.
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