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WIU 86, CHICAGO STATE 75: Nicastro’s Hot Start Continues As Leathernecks Hold On For Win

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By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Mia Nicastro came into Monday’s game as one of the top scorers in NCAA Division I play. And then she went out and posted a double-double in Western Illinois’ 86-75 win over Chicago State at Western Hall. Nicastro, who came into the game ranked tied for sixth nationally in scoring, had a 31-point, 16-rebound night, her second double-double in three games this season. “I think it’s just not forcing things and taking what the defense gives me,” said Nicastro, a senior forward who is averaging 26.7 points and 11.7 rebounds to start the season. … Continue reading WIU 86, CHICAGO STATE 75: Nicastro’s Hot Start Continues As Leathernecks Hold On For Win

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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