Hawkeyes Struggle on Road Amid Historic Losses
Iowa's Big Ten road record is historically poor with a 35 point setback at Minnesota and losses to Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. The team averages a 17 point road margin and has dropped 17 of its last 18 conference road games, fueling coach Todd Lickliter's call that road slumps hit multiple teams.
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McDermott faces scrutiny as Iowa State struggles
Cyclones coach Franco McDermott, under contract through 2014 15, says he will keep working hard amid a rough season. ISU battles player departures and injuries, posting a 59 67 record overall and 18 46 in Big 12 play while nearing a potential NCAA bid with an unlikely run.
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Purdue forward Robbie Hummel undergoes ACL surgery
Purdue forward Robbie Hummel had reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee in Indianapolis. Coach Matt Painter said the 4 to 6 month recovery window starts now after the Feb. 24 injury against Minnesota. Hummel averages 15.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game and is not expected to travel for the Big Ten tournament quarterfinal.
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Tourney time for Iowa boys basketball at Wells Fargo Arena
The state tournament opened with four Class 1A games and two 2A games. Turkey Valley faces IKM-Manning at 12 05 p.m. Solon meets Mid Prairie at 1 45 p.m. Western Dubuque vs Mount Pleasant opens Class 3A at 3 30 p.m. Metro teams play Wednesday. Tickets cost 8 dollars and are sold at Jefferson Washington and Linn-Mar activities offices during regular hours.
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UConn Women Extend Streak With Win Over Notre Dame
UConn menaced by fierce Irish defense, Tina Charles leads with 16 points and 17 rebounds as the Huskies improve to 32-0. Maya Moore adds 11 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists en route to a sixth straight title game, while Kalana Greene scores 15. Skylar Diggins tops ND with 10 in the first half. Caroline Doty leaves floor after a late head injury.
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