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
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
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
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
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
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
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s 95-86 win at Nebraska on Sunday felt like the beginning of the season, when the Hawkeyes won their first four games before a series of disruptions threw off their rhythm. Coach Lisa Bluder hopes that feeling … Continue reading Bluder Knows Hawkeyes Need Consistency After Nebraska Win
By John Bohnenkamp There was a different feeling sitting courtside at Western Hall on Saturday for Western Illinois’ game against Oral Roberts. It was the end of the first full week of January, which meant the end of the first … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: The First Week Of The Rest Of The Season
By John Bohnenkamp MACOMB, Ill. — It would have been the perfect way for Western Illinois to get out of its current funk. Beat a program that went to the NCAA tournament regional semifinals last season, one that is a Summit League title contender this season? Do that, and what has happened over the last couple of weeks would feel like a long time ago. Instead, the Leathernecks had another loss to stew on in Saturday’s 87-86 defeat to Oral Roberts at Western Hall. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Leathernecks (10-6 overall, 1-3 Summit League), one that … Continue reading ORAL ROBERTS 87, WIU 86: Leathernecks Miss Chance To Break Streak
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s Payton Sandfort has had a typical freshman season — some good games, some not-so-good. But Sandfort has become a valuable part of the Hawkeyes’ reserve group this season. The 6-foot-7 forward from Waukee is coming off … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Sandfort Playing Valuable Role Off Iowa’s Bench
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