Hawkeyes Won’t Have Experienced McCaffery For Thursday’s Game
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa guard Connor McCaffery won’t be available for Thursday’s game at Ohio State. Coach Fran McCaffery, Connor’s father, has plenty of options to fill the 15.7 minutes per game Connor has been averaging this season. It’s finding … Continue reading Hawkeyes Won’t Have Experienced McCaffery For Thursday’s Game
KANSAS CITY 83, WIU 75: Leathernecks Can’t Rally Against Roos
By John Bohnenkamp MACOMB, Ill. — It’s one thing to have to come back from a big deficit. It’s another thing to do it against one of the best defensive teams in the Summit League. Western Illinois found out on … Continue reading KANSAS CITY 83, WIU 75: Leathernecks Can’t Rally Against Roos
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Constant Contact Doesn’t Bother Clark
By John Bohnenkamp Caitlin Clark has found her way to the free-throw line throughout this season. The Iowa sophomore guard has taken 129 free throws this season, seventh-most nationally. She has made 117, ranking third in the nation. Her 90.7 … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Constant Contact Doesn’t Bother Clark
WIU 81, ST. THOMAS 52: Leathernecks Use Height Advantage To Snap Streak
By John Bohnenkamp MACOMB, Ill. — It took 50 seconds for Western Illinois to reveal its game plan against St. Thomas. Luka Barisic, the tallest player on the floor at 6-foot-10, backed his way into the lane, and scored for … Continue reading WIU 81, ST. THOMAS 52: Leathernecks Use Height Advantage To Snap Streak
Unselfish Hawkeyes Look To Extend Streak
By John Bohnenkamp The six-game winning streak for the Iowa women’s basketball team is all about the assists. The Hawkeyes are coming off a record-setting 37 assists in Tuesday’s 107-79 win at Penn State. The total was the highest single-game … Continue reading Unselfish Hawkeyes Look To Extend Streak
SOUTH DAKOTA 75, WIU 72: Leathernecks Frustrated After Close Loss
By John Bohnenkamp MACOMB, Ill. — Trenton Massner’s kick of the scorer’s table after the final buzzer wasn’t just for the frustration of his missed shot that could have tied the game. It was a release of the anger for his entire team. Western Illinois’ 75-72 loss to South Dakota on Monday night at Western Hall was a game in which the Leathernecks were chasing the Coyotes from the beginning, and squandered the chances to catch them. The Leathernecks (12-8 overall, 3-5 Summit League) trailed 74-72 with 2:09 to play in the game and had four chances to tie or … Continue reading SOUTH DAKOTA 75, WIU 72: Leathernecks Frustrated After Close Loss
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Bohannon Wants To Eliminate The Hesitation
By John Bohnenkamp It looked like the type of shot that has defined Jordan Bohannon’s career at Iowa. Bohannon pulled up for a 3-pointer in the second half of Saturday’s game at Penn State. The shot hit off the right … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Bohannon Wants To Eliminate The Hesitation
IOWA 82, ILLINOIS 56: Hawkeyes Take Care Of Business
By John Bohnenkamp IOWA CITY — Iowa took care of business on a day when the Hawkeyes were supposed to be playing a different opponent. Business is about to pick up. The No. 25 Hawkeyes’ 82-56 win over Illinois on … Continue reading IOWA 82, ILLINOIS 56: Hawkeyes Take Care Of Business
Another Postponement Alters Iowa’s Schedule
By John Bohnenkamp Lisa Bluder has learned a lot about the uncertainty of schedules this season. The Iowa women’s basketball coach saw another game postponed, when Sunday’s home game against No. 6 Indiana was postponed because of COVID-19 issues with … Continue reading Another Postponement Alters Iowa’s Schedule
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: McCaffery’s Confidence In Depth Has Paid Off
By John Bohnenkamp Fran McCaffery talked before the season started about how deep his Iowa team was this season, and how he could use anyone in a given situation. He’s done that, and the bench has provided some key moments … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: McCaffery’s Confidence In Depth Has Paid Off
