Jim Hallihan, former Iowa State assistant men’s basketball coach, who was a member of Johnny Orr’s staff for 12 years, died today. He was 75. Hallihan, a native of Decatur, Ill., was Orr’s top assistant from 1982-94 and was elevated to associate head coach in 1993. During his tenure in Ames, the … [Read more...]
UNI to open basketball season in Sioux Falls
The UNI men's basketball team will take part in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from November 25-27. The tournament consists of West Virginia, UNI, St. Mary's, Memphis, Creighton, South Dakota State, Utah State and Wichita State. All … [Read more...]
Iowa’s VanValkenburg honored by B1G
Iowa senior defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, following Iowa’s 35-7 win at Minnesota, as the Hawkeyes retained Floyd of Rosedale for a school-record sixth straight year. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten Conference … [Read more...]
No more than 2 spectators per athlete to be allowed at Iowa HS sporting events
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a public health emergency proclamation that will limit the number of spectators at high school and youth sporting events. Starting at midnight, no more than two people per athlete will be allowed to attend basketball games, wrestling matches and other sporting … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Garza named B1G Preseason Player of the Year
Iowa All-American Luka Garza has been named the 2020-21 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year. The announcement was made on Monday by the Big Ten Conference. Garza was a dominant force in 2019-20, earning National Player of the Year (six national media outlets) and Big Ten Player of the Year … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Jones named B1G Special Teams Player of the Week
Iowa redshirt junior wide receiver Charlie Jones has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, following Iowa’s 49-7 win over Michigan State. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten Conference office. The native of Deerfield, Illinois, is the first Hawkeye this season to garner … [Read more...]
Clarke football game postponed
The Clarke University - Culver-Stockton College Heart of America Athletic Conference football game scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 in Canton, Mo. has been postponed. A makeup date has not yet been set. "This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our … [Read more...]
Iowa State to visit Mississippi State in SEC/Big 12 Challenge
The Iowa State men’s basketball team will travel to Mississippi State for a Saturday, Jan. 30 SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchup, announced today by both conferences. The SEC/Big 12 Challenge is in its eighth season. Iowa State owns a 3-4 mark in the challenge, falling at Auburn last season by four … [Read more...]
Iowa player will kneel during National Anthem Saturday
Iowa sophomore wide receiver Tyrone Tracy says he will kneel during the playing of the National Anthem prior to the Hawkeyes' season opener at Purdue. It has been a topic since charges of racial disparities in the program came to light during the summer. “It’s very big to me personally,” Tracy … [Read more...]
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Gable in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump will award former Iowa wrestling coach Dan Gable the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Speaking at a rally tonight at the Des Moines airport, Trump touted Gable's 181-1 record as a wrestler at Waterloo West High School and then Iowa State University. "You have great champions and … [Read more...]