RoughRiders debate plus-minus stat interpretation
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders players and coach question the value of the plus-minus metric now tracked by USHL. They note it can mislead given ice-time against top lines, while others defend it as a rough indicator of contribution. The team seeks a weekend win to clinch a Clark Cup playoff berth.
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Armstrong sparks Haw keyes in WNIT rout of Saint Louis
Iowa works 11 points in 16 minutes off the bench as Jenna Armstrong leads a 98 44 first round WNIT win at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Lillis nets 18 and Faulkner 14 as all 18 Hawkeyes score. Saint Louis first postseason game. Iowa advances to face Marquette.
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RoughRiders Host Steel in USHL Playoff Push
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders start a home and home with Chicago Steel aiming to end a seven game winless skid and solidify a playoff spot. With 25 two seven and a half standings Cedar Rapids sits sixth, one point ahead of Des Moines and possible first round foe River City if seeds hold. Radio KRNA FM 94.4 airs Saturday. tickets $7.30 to $16.50 at 2614625.
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Kirkwood opens NJCAA tourney with 66 44 win over Redlands
Kirkwood, defending national champions, defeated Redlands 66 to 44 in the NJCAA Women’s Division I opener. Veterans Megan Ripperton and Vanessa Shrock led the offense while Tess Meyer and newcomers helped control tempo.
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Marquette Edges Holy Cross In NCAA Thriller
Travis Diener scored a career high 29 as Marquette barely beat Holy Cross 72 68 in Indianapolis to open the NCAA tournament. Dwyane Wade added 15 for the Golden Eagles who advance to the second round for the first time since 1996.
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