Late burst saves Hawks in NCAA opener
Iowa rallied from a 45-34 deficit in the second half to overpower Creighton 69-56 in the NCAA East Region first round. The Hawkeyes opened a 15-2 burst after halftime but answered with a 22-4 run to pull away before the crowd at the arena.
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Oliver carries Iowa past Creighton in NCAA opener
Iowa star Oliver isn’t the top shooter but leads a late charge to stun Creighton in the NCAA first round at Nassau Coliseum. Duez Henderson fuels the rally with key 3s and drives as the Hawkeyes erase a 45-34 deficit and seize momentum.
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Heskett Pursues Title After Tough NCAA Bout
Iowa State's Joe Heskett, 34-3, wins 9-2 over Dennis Alampeer at 165 pounds to reach the NCAA quarterfinals. The Cyclones, led by Heskett and brothers Cole and Cael Sanderson and Matt Azevedo, sit fifth with 26.5 points after Day 1 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Coach Bob by Douglas notes the team showed both good and bad, but remains optimistic about advancing further.
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Hawkeyes roll to perfect day at NCAA wrestling finals
Iowa opens the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships with 17 wins and zero losses, collecting three pins, two technical falls and seven major decisions as all eight Hawkeyes advance to quarterfinals. Minnesota leads after day one while coach Jim Zalesky remains measured.
Zadick Pulls Off Shock Win In Carver Hawkeye Arena
Mike Zadick rallied from behind to defeat unbeaten Reggie Wright of Oklahoma State 8-6 at 149 pounds. The all-American, unseeded entering the tournament after a fifth-place Big Ten finish, upset the top seed with 15 seconds left, energizing Air Force and the home crowd.
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Gophers lead NCAA wrestling after opening day at Carver-Hawkeye
Minnesota coach J Robinson praised his team after the first day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with 41.5 points to lead the NCAA National Wrestling Tournament. Iowa and Oklahoma State tied for second at 36.5, while Minnesota and Iowa had eight wrestlers reach the quarterfinals.
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Hampton Stuns Iowa State In NCAA West Round upset
Little Hampton the MEAC champion pulled off a 58-57 upset over 10th ranked Iowa State in Boise. Tarvis Williams scored the go ahead basket with 6.9 seconds left as Hampton overcame an 11 point second half deficit. Iowa State ends season 25-6. Williams led Hampton with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
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