Hawkeyes Want To Move On From Losing Streak
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP It’s been a while since Owen Freeman has experienced a three-game losing streak. “Not since freshman year of high school,” the Iowa freshman said on Thursday. Freeman and the Hawkeyes are coming off a three-loss week and … Continue reading Hawkeyes Want To Move On From Losing Streak
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Hawkeyes Need To Shift Calendar In Their Favor
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Phil Martelli understands college basketball’s calendar as well as anyone. It’s why Martelli, Michigan’s associate head coach, provided a calming voice, and some advice, for Iowa after the Wolverines’ 90-80 win over the Hawkeyes on Sunday at … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Hawkeyes Need To Shift Calendar In Their Favor
Iowa Freshmen Have Faced Plenty Of Early Challenges
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP As painful as this week has been for Iowa’s men’s basketball team, the double-digit losses at Purdue on Monday and Iowa State on Thursday are lessons for the young players in the Hawkeyes’ rotation. Iowa features four … Continue reading Iowa Freshmen Have Faced Plenty Of Early Challenges
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: No Waiting To See Freeman’s Potential
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Owen Freeman was searching for the right word, and when he found it, it made perfect sense. Freeman, a 6-foot-10 freshman who has been playing like a veteran in Iowa’s frontcourt, was asked if maybe this brilliant … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: No Waiting To See Freeman’s Potential
SOUTH DAKOTA 70, WIU 68: Leathernecks Frustrated With Last-Second Loss
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Chad Boudreau said certain losses have “haunted” him in his coaching career. Western Illinois’ 70-68 loss to South Dakota at Western Hall on Sunday is going to be one that bothers the Leathernecks’ coach … Continue reading SOUTH DAKOTA 70, WIU 68: Leathernecks Frustrated With Last-Second Loss
WIU 92, HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE 40: It’s A Reset For The Leathernecks
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The score didn’t matter as much to Western Illinois men’s basketball coach Chad Boudreau as much as the numbers behind it. The Leathernecks’ 92-40 win over Hannibal-LaGrange on Thursday night went about as expected, … Continue reading WIU 92, HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE 40: It’s A Reset For The Leathernecks
Dix’s Minutes Increase In Iowa’s Rotation
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Josh Dix was fine with having to find his spot in Iowa’s rotation. Dix, then a freshman, played in 31 of the Hawkeyes’ 33 games last season, but averaged just 9.2 minutes. He understood … Continue reading Dix’s Minutes Increase In Iowa’s Rotation
Iowa Women’s Notebook: Clark Adds Another Weekly Award
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa guard Caitlin Clark picked up her 20th career Big Ten women’s basketball player of the week honor on Monday. Clark, a senior, averaged 27.3 points and 6.7 assists last week, leading Iowa to three wins and … Continue reading Iowa Women’s Notebook: Clark Adds Another Weekly Award
Iowa Sweeps Big Ten Weekly Awards
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa swept the Big Ten’s weekly men’s basketball awards on Monday. Forward Ben Krikke was named the conference’s player of the week, while forward Owen Freeman won the freshman of the week honor for the second consecutive … Continue reading Iowa Sweeps Big Ten Weekly Awards
WIU 80, STEPHENS 51: Leathernecks Energized Heading Into Thanksgiving Break
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team gets a long Thanksgiving break, but there was the matter of playing one more game before heading home. Which is why coach JD Gravina had a reminder for his … Continue reading WIU 80, STEPHENS 51: Leathernecks Energized Heading Into Thanksgiving Break
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