Swisher buzzer basket lifts UNI past Southern Illinois
Amy Swisher scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Northern Iowa edged Southern Illinois 70 68 in a MVC clash. Swisher scored two baskets and hit three free throws in the final 43 seconds to secure the win and keep UNI alive for the MVC Tournament. Dana Pinkston led SIU with 26 points.
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Drake women hold off Creighton rally for 55 51 win
Erin Dohrman scored 14 and Jill Martin 13 as Drake beat Creighton 55 51 to snap a five game skid in MVC play. Creighton’s Laura Spanheimer led with 24 points and seven steals, while Drake protected a late two point margin with a steal and two free throws by Whitney Pegram.
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Wizards Meet Rockford In CAC Action At MetroCentre
Dean Oliver a noted Iowa star played in the Continental Basketball Association matchup between the Dakota Wizards of Bismarck and the Rockford Lightning at Rockford Ill. in the 10 000 seat MetroCentre arena. A crowd estimated at about 1 708 attended the Tuesday night game in a downtown Rockford that emptied early.
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Oliver eyes NBA road back through USBL after injury
Former NBA hopeful Oliver works toward another roster by playing for the Cedar Rapids River Raiders in USBL after tearing his Achilles and a season with the Warriors. He joins Dakota's roster with two point guards Eddie Gill and Billy Keys as he rebuilds his game.
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Hawkeyes rout Illini as second half surge seals win
Iowa blows open a tight game with a 59 percent shooting second half, turning a two point halftime edge into an 89 64 win at Illinois. The Hawkeyes finish 16 11 and 10 6 in the Big Ten, earning the No 4 seed for the tournament and a matchup with Michigan State.
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BCS to add fifth game for 2007 season
The Bowl Championship Series will add a fifth bowl in 2007 with automatic berths for champions of six major conferences and four at large spots decided by rankings. The new bowl awaits final market viability approval and could be filled by an existing bowl or a new one.
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