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WIU 74, COE 63: A Lesson In Execution For The Leathernecks

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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

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IOWA 86, SOUTHERN 51: Plenty Of ‘Data’ For Hawkeyes To Study After Opener

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By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — The transition from the past to the future is happening again with Iowa’s women’s basketball team, which isn’t a surprise given the makeup of the Hawkeyes’ roster. The Hawkeyes’ 86-51 win over Southern in Monday’s season opener was another one of those card-shuffling nights for second-year head coach Jan Jensen — a constant pursuit of that right combination between players who have seen everything and players who need to see more and more to learn. There was no better example of this than Iowa’s two leading scorers. Ava Heiden is a sophomore who … Continue reading IOWA 86, SOUTHERN 51: Plenty Of ‘Data’ For Hawkeyes To Study After Opener