Riders Shock USA 18s With 7-3 Exhibition Triumph
Cedar Rapids Riders toppled the USA National 18s 7-3 in an exhibition at the Ice Arena before 3,001 fans. Zac Pearson and Chase Watson led with four points apiece, Pearson two goals and two assists, Watson a goal and three assists, as Wes Russell made 24 saves. The game does not count in the USHL standings, but showcased the Riders’ speed and offense.
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DeWitz joins Iowa Hawkeyes basketball program
Nick DeWitz, a 6-8 transfer, is enrolled at the University of Iowa and joined the Hawkeyes after transferring from Mesa Community College. Coach Steve Alford plans to red shirt him this year to gain three seasons of eligibility while rebuilding a short-handed roster. DeWitz is a Chandler Arizona native who previously played at Utah Valley State College and drew early comparisons to Mike Miller.
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Ohio State Buckeyes Struggle With Injuries In Big Ten
Ohio State, totaling three straight losses in Big Ten play, faces a scrappy Indiana test after injuries sidelined four key players including Terence Dials with a lumbar fracture. Brent Darby leads a struggling offense as Iowa and Wisconsin loom in upcoming matchups.
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Ohio State-Iowa matchups set for Darby vs Leslie showdown
Iowa plans to counter Brent Darby with Chauncey Leslie in a key Big Ten clash at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Leslie, Iowa's top defender and leading scorer, aims to curb Darby who averages 17.8 points per game as Ohio State seeks a season sweep after last meeting in the conference tournament title game.
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Vroman fouling woes loom over Iowa State vs Nebraska
Iowa State forward Jackson Vroman has fouled out in three of four Big 12 games, his scoring and rebounding slipping to 4.5 points and 4.3 boards in league play as the Cyclones host Nebraska. He notes a need to play with hands less and stay on court.
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Iowa's Keys to Victory Focus on Brent Darby
Brent Darby, Ohio State's senior guard, averages 17.8 points and 4.2 assists and can shoot from distance or drive. The Buckeyes must avoid turnovers after Iowa exposed ballhandling issues with 17 miscues, 10 in the first half, in the Wisconsin game.
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Wisconsin Rally Blasts Iowa With Hot Second Half
Wisconsin shot 64.5 percent in the second half to overcome Iowa, extending lead through fast breaks and assists for easy baskets. Spointers and penetrations fueled the surge as the Badgers dominated late.
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Moore defends top ranking with 5-0 win over Black
Iowa junior Cliff Moore extended his strong run beating Wisconsin's Kevin Black 5-0 as the Hawkeyes crushed the Badgers 34-3 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Moore is 9-2 vs ranked foes this season, with 19-5 record and eight of nine wins. Iowa dominated with 36 takedowns to Wisconsin's four.
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Jordan Leaves Chicago After Wizards Loss
Michael Jordan exited Chicago Arena after scoring 11 points in a 104-97 Wizards defeat to his former Bulls. Marcus Fizer led Chicago with 18 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, as fans honored Jordan with a long ovation while he expressed hope for the season ahead.
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