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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2002
Page
5
Sixth-ranked Oklahoma topped 18th-ranked Missouri 84-71 as Hollis Price scored 24 points and the Sooners controlled play with 14 consecutive possessions keying an 18-point second-half edge. Oklahoma outrebounded Missouri 43-26 and smothered inside scorers.
Oklahoma bolstered by a late first half surge, led by 71 points from inside and outside plays. Clarence Gilbert scored 26 for Missouri, Kareem Rush struggled as Oklahoma built a lead while Missouri faced an cold shooting night and eight straight losses to Oklahoma.
Luther Hall scored 19 points and Bion Flint added 18 as Bellevue University beat Mount Mercy 75 62 at Hennessey Rec Center. Brian Burg led Mount Mercy with 14 points and Larry Johnston added 11.
Strickland paces Xavier with 16 points to lead the Saints 69 37 at home. RyAnne Ridge added 14 points and eight rebounds while Kristin Jennings hit two 3s for 13 points. Erin Welsh contributed 12 and Chelsie Patik 10 as Xavier improved to 16 1.
UConn women, ranked No. 1, defeated defending champion Notre Dame 80 to 53 in Hartford. Sue Bird scored 19 with a career-high nine rebounds while Tamika Williams added 17 points and 11 boards despite prior left arm issues. Notre Dame used a strong first-half defense, forcing turnovers and blocks to limit UConn’s top scorers early.
Iowa coach Todd L. Alford aims for more structure after recent struggles as the Hawkeyes prepare for a Big Ten showdown with Michigan State. Senior guard Ryan Hogan is the only guaranteed starter with others earning roles through practice effort and focus. The plan centers on tightening defense to unlock rhythm and scoring, with a 6:05 p.m. tip at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Michigan State arrives at Iowa City amid a two game win streak with hamstring and knee injuries thinning the rotation. Sophomore guard Taylor leads scoring while Adam Wolfe Alan Anderson Adam Ballinger and Marcus Taylor sit out or are limited. Iowa seeks to snap a three game skid and spoil MSU’s momentum in a pivotal Big Ten contest.
Minnesota rises to No. 23 in the AP women's basketball poll after a 14 3 season and a 92 85 upset of No. 5 Wisconsin at Kohl Center. Coach Brenda Oldfield, 31, lauds belief and progress from last year’s 8 20 record.
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured two new oral commitments last weekend. Cumberland Valley tackle Chris Thomas, 6-3, 295, and Blinn College defensive lineman Wesley Thibeaux, 6-3, 290, join Iowa's 11th and 12th pledges ahead of national signing day on Feb. 6. Thomas is the program's second offensive lineman recruit. Thibeaux previously starred at Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas.
Bran don Brooks, Iowa State basketball recruit and sophomore point guard, has left Indian Hills Community College and is no longer enrolled. Brooks sat out this season with a knee injury after averaging 14.5 points and 7.6 assists as a freshman, and he had committed to Iowa State last week.
Cedar Rapids former NFL official Bill Quinby will speak Jan 31 at 6 30 p.m. on officiating and share clips in a free program. Iowa and Iowa State stars Zadick and Sanderson to wrestle at the NAIA All Star Classic Jan 28 at Hofstra. Iowa women host Michigan State with kids 14 and under free. Robbie Sieverding named MVC player of the week after strong stat line. Upper Iowa wrestler Jesus Wilson named Iowa Conference male athlete of the week at the Duals. Wartburg, Simpson, Buena Vista and Simpson athletes also honored in weekly awards.
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