Brooklyn (N.Y) — Izaiah Brockington poured in a game-high 30 points as Iowa State upended No. 25 Xavier last night in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off in Brooklyn.
Tyrese Hunter chipped in with 19 points and four boards, while George Conditt added 10 points and five rebounds.
The Clones will attempt to stay hot when they battle upstart Memphis in the tournament championship on Friday night.
Tip is set for 8:30 p.m.
Iowa City — University of Iowa junior center Tyler Linderbaum is one of three finalists for the 2021 Outland Trophy.
The announcement was made yesterday by university officials.
Linderbaum has started 32 consecutive games at center for the Hawkeyes after playing as a defensive lineman as a true freshman.
The Hawkeyes have posted a 25-7 record during that span.
Iowa won its final six games in 2020 and began the 2021 season with six straight wins.
If selected, Linderbaum would be the fifth Outland Trophy winner for the Hawkeyes, joining Brandon Scherff, Robert Gallery, Alex Karras and Calvin Jones.
Iowa will close their regular season Friday when they play at Nebraska.
Kick is set for 12:30 p.m.
Iowa City — Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named among 15 other coaches for the prestigious Broyles Award, given annually to the nation’s top assistant.
Parker has helped orchestrate another dominant Hawkeye defense that leads the nation with 19 interceptions and his third in total takeaways with 24.
Iowa is also seventh in scoring defense and 12th in total defense.
The award will be announced in late December.
KILJ — The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears in the opener of a three-pack of Thanksgiving games today in the NFL.
The Bears-Lions game will be followed up by Dallas hosting Las Vegas at 3:30 p.m.
The nightcap will see New Orleans hosting Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
That game will begin at 7:20 p.m.
Women’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Routs Grinnell
Iowa Wesleyan led 12-4 after one quarter and used a 16-2 second frame run to pull away for a 78-38 win over Grinnell last night.
Brielle Baker led all scorers with 22 points, finishing with five steals, four boards and three assists.
Brittany West added 18 points and six rebounds, while Kyla Moore ended with a 12-point, 10-rebound double double.
Iowa Wesleyan held Grinnell to just 24% from the field in the win.
Wesleyan will be off until Saturday when they travel to Columbia, Missouri for a matchup with Columbia College.
Tip is set for 12:00 p.m.
Men’s College Basketball: Cyclones Upset No. 25 Xavier
Izaiah Brockington poured in a game-high 30 points as Iowa State upended No. 25 Xavier last night in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off in Brooklyn.
Tyrese Hunter chipped in with 19 points and four boards, while George Conditt added 10 points and five rebounds.
The Clones will attempt to stay hot when they battle upstart Memphis in the tournament championship on Friday night.
Tip is set for 8:30 p.m.
College Football: Linderbaum Named Outland Trophy Finalist
University of Iowa junior center Tyler Linderbaum is one of three finalists for the 2021 Outland Trophy.
The announcement was made yesterday by university officials.
Linderbaum has started 32 consecutive games at center for the Hawkeyes after playing as a defensive lineman as a true freshman.
The Hawkeyes have posted a 25-7 record during that span.
Iowa won its final six games in 2020 and began the 2021 season with six straight wins.
If selected, Linderbaum would be the fifth Outland Trophy winner for the Hawkeyes, joining Brandon Scherff, Robert Gallery, Alex Karras and Calvin Jones.
Iowa will close their regular season Friday when they play at Nebraska.
Kick is set for 12:30 p.m.
College Football: Iowa DC Phil Parker a Finalist for Broyles Award
Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named among 15 other coaches for the prestigious Broyles Award, given annually to the nation’s top assistant.
Parker has helped orchestrate another dominant Hawkeye defense that leads the nation with 19 interceptions and his third in total takeaways with 24.
Iowa is also seventh in scoring defense and 12th in total defense.
The award will be announced in late December.
NFL: Three Turkey Day Feasts:
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears in the opener of a three-pack of Thanksgiving games today in the NFL.
The Bears-Lions game will be followed up by Dallas hosting Las Vegas at 3:30 p.m.
The nightcap will see New Orleans hosting Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
That game will begin at 7:20 p.m.
The Iowa State Patrol continues to investigate a semi rollover that happened Tuesday near Fairfield. At about 1:30p.m. emergency responders were called to exit 214 on Hwy 34 just East of Fairfield. Johnnie Meling of Indianola was driving a semi westbound on 34 and failed to negotiate a curve. The semi went off the roadway and onto the shoulder before entering the ditch. The vehicle then rolled onto its’ side blocking both westbound lanes of traffic. No one was hurt but the accident caused the exit to be closed for about 5 hours.
Pella 63, Mount Pleasant 43
Kennedy Van Vark got hot and stayed hot, as the Pella guard scored a game-high 26 points to help the Lady Dutch defeat Mount Pleasant 63-43 last night at Pella High School.
Van Vark’s hot shooting helped ignite a 19-4 second quarter run that essentially ended the game for Pella.
Mount Pleasant committed 23 first half turnovers which also swung momentum to the Lady Dutch.
Andrea Lopreato led Mount Pleasant with 17 points and six boards.
Mount Pleasant will take the next few days to lick their wounds before traveling to Ottumwa to scrap with the Bulldogs on the 29th.
Tip is scheduled for 7:45 p.m.
Winfield-Mount Union 67, Hillcrest 21
Bradie Buffington had 20 points while Keetyn Townsley added 16 as Winfield-Mount Union rolled to a 67-21 win over Hillcrest Academy.
The Lady Wolves jumped out to a 42-9 lead at the half before calling off the dogs, so to speak.
Melina Oepping was also in double figures with 11 points, while Keely Malone finished with eight.
Holy Trinity 62, New London 29
Central Lee 54, Cardinal 32
Louisa-Muscatine 42, Wapello 31
Mediapolis 74, Columbus 14
Notre Dame 70, WACO 24
Mount Pleasant — Five Iowa Wesleyan Tiger football players have earned North Star Athletic Association All-Conference honors, the league announced yesterday.
Quarterback Gavin Esquivel, wide receiver Jaden Harris and defensive backs Kaden Henley and Major Niccum were all honored as Honorable Mention All-Conference selections.
Esquivel finished fourth in the league with 203 yards per game while setting the school record for most passing touchdowns in a single game when Iowa Wesleyan defeated Crown College earlier this year.
Henley morphed into a ballhawk in the second half of the year, leading M.D. Daniels’ defense with six interceptions and seven pass breakups.
Niccum was a chess piece as for Daniels’, as well, displaying incredible defensive versatility. Niccum led the team in tackles with 87 while adding two interception and four pass breakups.
Jaheem Hampton was awarded this year’s Champions of Character award for Iowa Wesleyan.
Hampton was a leader on and off the field over this season and his entire career, finishing this season with 33 solo tackles.
