A Triple-Double For Smith As Leathernecks Roll
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Sean Smith made sure to take a copy of the box score with him as he left Western Hall on Wednesday night. “For sure I’m sending this home,” the Western Illinois senior guard said. … Continue reading A Triple-Double For Smith As Leathernecks Roll
Hawkeyes Open Big Ten Play, And Avoid A Familiar December Hole
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — The Big Ten men’s basketball race is still the same length, but now with more teams. You don’t want to be chasing everyone else, certainly not on December 3, when the full heat of … Continue reading Hawkeyes Open Big Ten Play, And Avoid A Familiar December Hole
NET MONDAY: First Rankings Are Only The Foundation
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP The first release of the NCAA’s NET should be taken for what it’s worth — it’s a starting point, but certainly not anything to freak out about. The number on December 2 isn’t going to look anything … Continue reading NET MONDAY: First Rankings Are Only The Foundation
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Mulvey’s Court Time Could Increase In Iowa’s Frontcourt Shuffle
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP It’s hard to know what Iowa’s frontcourt depth will look like as the Hawkeyes open Big Ten play this week with Tuesday’s home game against Northwestern and Saturday’s game at Michigan. Seydou Traore left last Tuesday’s win … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Mulvey’s Court Time Could Increase In Iowa’s Frontcourt Shuffle
Hawkeyes Get A Game, Then Some Time Off
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s men’s basketball team is going to get a Thanksgiving break. The Hawkeyes could use the time off after playing USC Upstate on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa (5-1) won’t play again until December 3 in the … Continue reading Hawkeyes Get A Game, Then Some Time Off
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Hawkeyes Live On Defense With New Identity
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP November is about building identities, and the one the Iowa’s women’s basketball team is crafting is still a work in progress. Right now, it’s all about the defense for the Hawkeyes, who held Washington State to single … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Hawkeyes Live On Defense With New Identity
Leathernecks Make Quick Turnaround, Get A Win
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois didn’t have time to dwell on its worst loss of the season. Which was fine with the Leathernecks. Thursday’s 73-46 win over Monmouth College at Western Hall was a good bounce-back from … Continue reading Leathernecks Make Quick Turnaround, Get A Win
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Experience Has Made A Difference For Iowa’s Thelwell
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Drew Thelwell laughed when he saw the four media members waiting to talk to him in the Vibrant Arena hallway. “This is a first,” he said. There is a lot that’s new for the fifth-year point guard … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Experience Has Made A Difference For Iowa’s Thelwell
Leathernecks Bounce Back, Rally For Home Win
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Sometimes there are games a team can’t afford to lose, even in November. Western Illinois’ men’s basketball team had one of those on Saturday. The Leathernecks didn’t lose. Western Illinois rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final six minutes to defeat Central Arkansas 63-61 at Western Hall. Ryan Myers’ two free throws in the closing 1.3 seconds provided the final margin, completing a victory the Leathernecks needed after Wednesday’s 87-73 home loss to Green Bay. “We had to stay together,” said center Tay Knox, whose blocked shot was the final big defensive play … Continue reading Leathernecks Bounce Back, Rally For Home Win
Hawkeyes Finish The Show In Moline
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MOLINE, Ill. — Fran McCaffery wasn’t sure what he would get out of Owen Freeman on Friday night. The Iowa sophomore forward missed Tuesday’s game against South Dakota with an illness, and while his coach thought he … Continue reading Hawkeyes Finish The Show In Moline
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