WIU 74, CORNELL COLLEGE 41: Messling Is Happy To Be Back On The Court
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Maria Messling is healthy and getting a chance to play. That’s a big deal for the fourth-year Western Illinois forward. Messling played 25 minutes in the Leathernecks’ 74-41 win over Cornell College Wednesday night, finishing with a career-high 19 points. It was her second double-digit scoring game of the season, but only the third of her college career. Just playing, though, is the best thing for Messling. “I feel like I have a new kind of love and appreciation for the game every time I step on the court,” she said. Messling missed all … Continue reading WIU 74, CORNELL COLLEGE 41: Messling Is Happy To Be Back On The Court
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN 74, WIU 67: Leathernecks Need To Fix What They Control
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP CANTON, Ill. — Danny Stephens understands college basketball’s calendar. Stephens is in his fourth season overall as a college player, and second at Western Illinois, so he knows a loss in November can be an education more … Continue reading HOUSTON CHRISTIAN 74, WIU 67: Leathernecks Need To Fix What They Control
IOWA 80, EASTERN ILLINOIS 39: Woliczko Already Showing The Confidence
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — McKenna Woliczko is a freshman with talent who is playing with confidence. That’s become a potent combination in Iowa’s first two games of the new season. Woliczko scored 22 points to lead the … Continue reading IOWA 80, EASTERN ILLINOIS 39: Woliczko Already Showing The Confidence
IOWA 73, TOWSON 48: At First Glance, There’s Work To Do
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — The timetable is going to have to be different because the schedule demands it. Iowa’s 73-48 win over Towson in Monday’s women’s basketball season opener showed that the Hawkeyes’ 4-out offense needs a … Continue reading IOWA 73, TOWSON 48: At First Glance, There’s Work To Do
IOWA 88, UIS 64: Now It’s ‘For Real’ For Hawkeyes
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP CORALVILLE, Iowa — Ben McCollum would prefer to do his preseason preparation in private. Iowa’s 88-64 exhibition win over the University of Illinois Springfield on Tuesday was the lone public look at the Hawkeyes before next Tuesday’s … Continue reading IOWA 88, UIS 64: Now It’s ‘For Real’ For Hawkeyes
Hawkeyes Are A ‘Jan Jensen Team,’ With High Expectations
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — This is truly Jan Jensen’s team now. The last remnants from the Lisa Bluder/Caitlin Clark/back-to-back Final Four era for the Iowa women’s basketball team — Hannah Stuelke, Taylor McCabe and Kylie Feuerbach — ended … Continue reading Hawkeyes Are A ‘Jan Jensen Team,’ With High Expectations
The Second Year May Look Different, But McCollum’s ‘Goals’ Remain The Same
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Ben McCollum learned about “goals” early in his career. “I think my first year as a coach I had a lot of goals,” McCollum said at Iowa’s men’s basketball media day on Monday. “We … Continue reading The Second Year May Look Different, But McCollum’s ‘Goals’ Remain The Same
Iowa’s Heiden Named Preseason All-Big Ten
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa center Ava Heiden was named to the preseason All-Big Ten teams by the coaches and the media, the conference announced on Thursday. Heiden, a junior, averaged 18 points and 7.2 rebounds per game last season while … Continue reading Iowa’s Heiden Named Preseason All-Big Ten
WIU’s Nicastro Gets Fifth Year Under Court’s Ruling
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Western Illinois women’s basketball coach JD Gravina is going to practice Wednesday afternoon knowing his roster is going to look a lot different. Mia Nicastro, who was the Ohio Valley Conference’s player of the year last season … Continue reading WIU’s Nicastro Gets Fifth Year Under Court’s Ruling
Iowa’s Big Ten Women’s Schedule Includes Homestand with USC, UCLA
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP A two-game homestand with USC and UCLA in February highlights the Big Ten schedule for the Iowa women’s basketball team. The Big Ten released the conference schedule on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes open conference play with a December … Continue reading Iowa’s Big Ten Women’s Schedule Includes Homestand with USC, UCLA
