Otzelberger notes road woes for Cyclones in Big 12 grind
ISU faces tough travel in a Big 12 season that features eight AP Top 25 teams, with road record woes affecting guard minutes and contention for a top league finish. Otzelberger says home wins let Iowa State impose defensive will while opponents lean on mid-range shots away from rim. Momcilovic stays confident despite away shooting slumps and calls for consistent daily prep.
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Dix’s return sparks Iowa role player to key wins
Iowa guard Aaron Dix, previously projected to redshirt, returned ahead of schedule after rehab with trainer Brad Floy. Dix has energized the Hawkeyes with 31 games off the bench, 8 of 12 from three, 3.7 assists per game, including a 10-point, 5-assist outing vs Michigan and a clutch step back three at Minnesota. Coach Fran McCaffery lauded Dix as focused and cerebral, a true team player.
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Purdue at Iowa preview with Edey leads and Big Ten pace
Purdue 16-2 overall and No. 2 in the Big Ten visits Iowa 11-6 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Edey averages 24.4 points and 13.4 rebounds in league play and 22.9 ppg overall. Iowa rides a three-game win streak behind Krikke and Perkins while aiming to slow Purdue’s scoring margins and efficiency.
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Heise fuels UNI midseason surge with standout play
Northern Iowa climbs in the Missouri Valley standings as Nate Heise leads a seven-of-eight run with 24 points and 10 rebounds against Murray State and 20 points 10 rebounds 8 assists versus Belmont. Jacobson praises Heise and notes improved defense and team cohesion. UNI hosts Southern Illinois as Jacobson nears MVC coaching milestone.
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VanDerveer Nears All Time Wins Mark In Stanford Run
Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer sits one win from the all time NCAA women's basketball wins record as the Cardinal host Oregon and Oregon State after a split with Utah and Colorado. Geno Auriemma and UConn ride a 10 game win streak amid roster changes and chase the top mark.
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