Hawkeyes eye better seed with Big Ten run
Iowa seeks higher NCAA seed by winning three games at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Coach Bluder’s team, 20-9 overall and 13-5 in the Big Ten, earned a first round bye to face Minnesota in Friday’s quarterfinal. Senior Wendy Rusdemeore and sophomore Chine Alexander lead a hot lineup aiming for a conference title and improved national placement.
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Final-Second Shot Misses for Iowa in Narrow Buckeyes Duel
Iowa fought back with 14 lead changes and 10 ties as Devin Bawinkel scorched for a career high 24 points while Jake Kelly and Matt Davis pushed for a late score. Ohio State’s Evan Turner missed a late free throw and Iowa’s Davis missed at the buzzer. Kelly posted 19 points and 11 rebounds in a tight Big Ten clash.
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Ezell Leads Iowa State over Missouri in Nonspecific Win
Heather Ezell scored 19 points as Iowa State shot 11 3-pointers to beat Missouri 83 68. Amanda Nislen added 17 points and Kelsey Bolte had five threes for Iowa State (22 7, 10 5 Big 12) while Jessra Johnson led Missouri with 10 points. The Cyclones held seven conference teams under 50 points this season.
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Bawinkel powers Iowa past OSU with 24 points
OSU guard Bawinkel scored 24, averaging four, amid late closing drama as Iowa edged Ohio State by forcing a missed free throw and finishing with a decisive turnover. Davis and Kelly contributed strong games, while Lauderdale pressured late shots and Turner faltered at the line in a high stakes finish.
Michigan State Wins Big Ten Title In Indiana Thriller
Kalin Lucas scored 15 points and Raymar Morgan added 14 including a key dunk with 27.5 seconds left as No. 8 Michigan State held off Indiana 64-59 in Bloomington. The Spartans improved to 24-5 overall, 14-3 in the Big Ten, while Indiana suffered an eighth straight loss and tied a school mark for worst home winning percentage at .333. Indiana injuries and late mistakes marred a late push as MSU sealed the win with clutch free throws.
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