THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Clark Shoots, And Runs, And A Weekend At Carver Rocked
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Caitlin Clark ran, and everybody chased her. “She’s fast,” teammate McKenna Warnock said. “It’s hard to catch her.” It’s what Clark does in Iowa’s practices every time she hits a simulated big-time, end-of-game shot, teammate Monika Czinano … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Clark Shoots, And Runs, And A Weekend At Carver Rocked
Decision To Stay Was Easy For WIU’s Lutz
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP It came up early in the interview as a side comment, so it had to be clarified later. Yes, Elizabeth Lutz said, her teammates sometimes call her, “Grandma.” “They do, unfortunately,” the Western Illinois fifth-year guard said, … Continue reading Decision To Stay Was Easy For WIU’s Lutz
NORTH DAKOTA 86, WIU 70: Experienced Fighting Hawks Pull Away From Leathernecks
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — It’s been a search for an identity all season. And there aren’t that many games left for Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team. The Leathernecks fell to North Dakota, 86-70, in the penultimate home game … Continue reading NORTH DAKOTA 86, WIU 70: Experienced Fighting Hawks Pull Away From Leathernecks
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Adams Gets A Comeback Chance With Leathernecks
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Western Illinois guard Jayda Adams played nine minutes in Saturday’s 71-57 loss to St. Thomas. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but it is for a sixth-year player who took a chance to play a final season. … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Adams Gets A Comeback Chance With Leathernecks
ST. THOMAS 71, WIU 57: Leathernecks Lose Their Momentum From Road Sweep
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — February is about building momentum for the postseason, and Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team had that momentum until Saturday. The Leathernecks, coming off back-to-back road wins at Kansas City and Oral Roberts last week, … Continue reading ST. THOMAS 71, WIU 57: Leathernecks Lose Their Momentum From Road Sweep
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: All Of The Pieces Fit For The Hawkeyes
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Caitlin Clark’s day was done a lot sooner than usual, but she wasn’t about to sit down. She had a show to enjoy. So, when Taylor McCabe’s third consecutive 3-pointer ripped the net late in the third … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: All Of The Pieces Fit For The Hawkeyes
ORAL ROBERTS 82, WIU 73: Leathernecks Can’t Complete Comeback In Home Finale
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Their final home game was getting away from them, but Western Illinois guard Trenton Massner and Alec Rosner weren’t about to quit. “Alec and I were talking and saying that no matter the outcome … Continue reading ORAL ROBERTS 82, WIU 73: Leathernecks Can’t Complete Comeback In Home Finale
KANSAS CITY 76, WIU 64: Leathernecks Can’t Contain Roos To Start Big Home Weekend
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The final home weekend for the Western Illinois men’s basketball team started with missing the energy that took over Western Hall a couple of weeks ago. Now the Leathernecks hope they can get that … Continue reading KANSAS CITY 76, WIU 64: Leathernecks Can’t Contain Roos To Start Big Home Weekend
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Hawkeyes Don’t Want To Stumble Out Of The Lead Pack
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP The Big Ten men’s basketball standings are a fascinating mess. Purdue, at 11-2, has a 2 ½-game lead on Rutgers (8-4) at the top of the standings. Then behind those two is a six-pack of 7-5ers, including … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Hawkeyes Don’t Want To Stumble Out Of The Lead Pack
IOWA 96, MARYLAND 82: Clark’s Campaign — 42 Points And Too Much Information
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Her coach had just delivered the argument on how she should be national player of the year, but Caitlin Clark had a confession. Right before the second half of Thursday’s game against Maryland started, … Continue reading IOWA 96, MARYLAND 82: Clark’s Campaign — 42 Points And Too Much Information
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