Graduation gaps echo race in Iowa programs
A study from NCAA Division I shows only 33.3 percent of Iowa football players enrolled in 1983 and 84 earned degrees within six years, versus 81.8 percent of white players. Basketball grads were 20 percent. The report breaks down results by race and highlights broader white-black disparities among all students.
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Michalik makes mark for Iowa State basketball
ISU freshman Julius Michalik 6 11 from Prievidza Czechoslovakia earned Big 8 Player of the Week after leading the Cyclones to wins over Loyola of Chicago and Oklahoma. His 18 points and 9 rebounds in a 73 71 win over Oklahoma helped ISU reach 12 2 and a Top 25 ranking.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Face Illini Amid Bad Blood and Shooting Woes
Iowa coach Tom Davis aims focus on Wednesday's home game with Illinois despite a lingering lawsuit involving Illinois aide Dean Pearl and player Thomas. Davis notes shooting struggles and two recent overtime losses, while stressing the big Ten schedule remains wide open with 16 games left.
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Hawkeye women edge Techsters after late free throws
Iowa, ranked fifth, led by 20 in the second half butwithstood a late rally from Louisiana Tech. Laurie Aaron sank five straight free throws in the final minutes to seal a 61 57 victory as Tech dropped to 8 4. Toni Foster led Iowa with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
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