Late burst saves Hawks in NCAA opener
Iowa rallied from a double digit deficit in the second half to defeat Creighton 69 56 in the NCAA East Region opener. The Hawkeyes trimmed a 45 34 deficit with a 22 4 run starting with 14 02 remaining to secure the win before the home crowd.
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Oliver Helps Hawkeyes Rally Against Creighton in NCAA Opener
Iowa's senior point guard Oliver, criticized for his shooting, sparked a comeback against Creighton in Nassau Coliseum. With help from forward Duez Henderson, Oliver forced the pace and narrowed a 45-34 deficit to revive Iowa's NCAA tournament bid.
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Heskett struggles but aims high at NCAA wrestling
Iowa State junior Joe Heskett, ranked 34-3, battles to advance at the NCAA Championships in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. He beats Dennis Alam pier 9-2 to reach the quarterfinals as fellow Cyclones Matt Azevedo Cole Sanderson Cael Sanderson push for more points and improvement. The team sits fifth with 26.5 points after day one.
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Hawkeyes pound all 17 opponents in NCAA wrestling day
Iowa wins all 17 matches on day one at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Eight Hawkeyes advance to quarterfinals as Mike Zadick pulls off a dramatic 8-6 upset over Reggie Wright to lift the team during a perfect opening round. Minnesota leads the team standings with Iowa chasing.
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Gophers pace NCAA wrestling after opening day
Minnesota coach J Robinson called the first day about positioning as the Gophers led the NCAA tournament with 41.5 points at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Iowa and Oklahoma State tied for second at 36.5, with Minnesota and Iowa each advancing eight individuals to the quarterfinals and Minnesota still with two in the consolation bracket.
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Hampton Stuns Iowa State In NCAA First Round Upset
Little Hampton, first NCAA appearance, toppled No 10 Iowa State 58 57 at Boise State Pavilion. Tarvis Williams’ late basket capped an 11 point comeback. Jamaal Tinsley failed to finish as ISU’s season ends at 25 6. Hampton advances to face Georgetown.
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