IOWA 99, SEMO 70: Hawkeyes Making Good Use Of Their Minutes
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Brendan Hausen is one of the last players off the bench in Iowa’s first-half rotation and is averaging just 13.4 minutes per game since transferring to play for the Hawkeyes. And he says … Continue reading IOWA 99, SEMO 70: Hawkeyes Making Good Use Of Their Minutes
WIU 86, CHICAGO STATE 75: Nicastro’s Hot Start Continues As Leathernecks Hold On For Win
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Mia Nicastro came into Monday’s game as one of the top scorers in NCAA Division I play. And then she went out and posted a double-double in Western Illinois’ 86-75 win over Chicago State at Western Hall. Nicastro, who came into the game ranked tied for sixth nationally in scoring, had a 31-point, 16-rebound night, her second double-double in three games this season. “I think it’s just not forcing things and taking what the defense gives me,” said Nicastro, a senior forward who is averaging 26.7 points and 11.7 rebounds to start the season. … Continue reading WIU 86, CHICAGO STATE 75: Nicastro’s Hot Start Continues As Leathernecks Hold On For Win
WIU 74, COE 63: A Lesson In Execution For The Leathernecks
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Chad Boudreau was more unhappy with how Western Illinois’ men’s basketball team reacted after its first win of the season than he was with his team’s struggles in getting the victory. The 74-63 win over Coe College on Monday night at Western Hall was a lot more difficult than the Leathernecks’ coach wanted, but it was still a win that was needed after an 0-4 road start to the season. “It’s good after that trip to come back and get this game out of the way,” Boudreau said. “And I don’t know that this … Continue reading WIU 74, COE 63: A Lesson In Execution For The Leathernecks
McCollum Coaches By Feel When It Comes To Timeouts, Foul Trouble
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Ben McCollum doesn’t have a set philosophy on how he uses his timeouts, or whether a player sits for the rest of the first half after picking up two fouls. Iowa fans have learned a lot about … Continue reading McCollum Coaches By Feel When It Comes To Timeouts, Foul Trouble
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: For McCollum, The ‘Long Game’ Is Just Starting
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP It’s as much what is going on off the court as it is on the court for the Iowa men’s basketball team, and it had to be that way. Three games at home — all wins — … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: For McCollum, The ‘Long Game’ Is Just Starting
IOWA 81, XAVIER 62: Hawkeyes Pull Away In First Power Conference Test
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s men’s basketball game against Xavier on Friday felt like the first measuring stick for the Ben McCollum era as soon as it came out on the schedule. An early-season game against a … Continue reading IOWA 81, XAVIER 62: Hawkeyes Pull Away In First Power Conference Test
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: ‘Chit-Chat’ Speaks Loudly In Her First Week With Hawkeyes
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP There have been so few blemishes on the box score line for Iowa guard Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright that they were easy for her to remember. Her 16-point, 10-assist game in Sunday’s 119-43 win over Evansville at Carver-Hawkeye … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: ‘Chit-Chat’ Speaks Loudly In Her First Week With Hawkeyes
IOWA 119, EVANSVILLE 43: Records Fall In ‘Confidence Builder’ For Hawkeyes
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Jan Jensen thought her team needed a “confidence builder.” Rewriting a couple of records, including one that stood for more than 50 years, certainly can do that. Iowa’s 119-43 win over Evansville on … Continue reading IOWA 119, EVANSVILLE 43: Records Fall In ‘Confidence Builder’ For Hawkeyes
IOWA 77, WIU 58: The Second Win Was Different From The First
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — The first week of the season for Iowa’s men’s basketball team had contrasting bookend wins. The opening win over Robert Morris couldn’t have gone any better. Friday’s 77-58 win over Western Illinois at … Continue reading IOWA 77, WIU 58: The Second Win Was Different From The First
Leathernecks Worn Down By Iowa’s Defense In Loss
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Western Illinois’ men’s basketball team stayed within striking distance of Iowa for 25 minutes of Friday’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes’ defense, though, proved to be too much for the Leathernecks in … Continue reading Leathernecks Worn Down By Iowa’s Defense In Loss
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