Northern Iowa nearly overcame an afternoon of cold shooting, but ultimately was dealt its first women’s basketball Missouri Valley Conference loss of the season, 67-61, by Belmont on Sunday at McLeod Center.
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Northern Iowa nearly overcame an afternoon of cold shooting, but ultimately was dealt its first women’s basketball Missouri Valley Conference loss of the season, 67-61, by Belmont on Sunday at McLeod Center.
Clutch plays late sent Northern Iowa past Southern Illinois, 69-57, Saturday afternoon at McLeod Center, snapping the Salukis’ seven-game winning streak.
Two straight road wins in conference play is always an accomplishment, and Northern Iowa has done just that. Inexperienced Iowa natives like Michael Duax and Cole Henry have played big roles.
Watch or listen to the January 4, 2023 episode of the Pinning Combination podcast, talking all things wrestling in Iowa.
Day 2 of the inaugural Soldier Salute college wrestling tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
Former West Delaware prep Wyatt Voelker is redshirting this season as a freshman 197-pounder for the University of Northern Iowa. He already has won three open tournaments this season as an unattached wrestler, and has qualified for the semifinals of the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena.
Xtream Arena in Coralville hosted the Soldier Salute college wrestling tournament.
Northern Iowa’s young men’s basketball team got an unkind re-welcome to Missouri Valley Conference play Wednesday night, as Missouri State out-muscled the Panthers for a 79-67 win.
On a two-way contract, AJ Green divides his time between the Milwaukee Bucks and their NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. Thus far, he has made 12 appearances for the Bucks and is averaging 3.2 points per game. He has played eight games in the G League, with six starts, and is averaging 20.3 points.
Northern Iowa forward Austin Phyfe said life on the sidelines as a player/coach is enjoyable, but bittersweet. The sixth-year senior remains sidelined with blood clotting issues that zapped his cardiovascular strength a season ago, but he remains focused on returning to the court at some point.
Panthers sign 21, 19 from Iowa, and want to build the old-fashioned way, by developing homegrown talent.
Northern Iowa edges past St. Bonaventure in a back-and-forth game Wednesday night at McLeod Center, 62-52.
Panthers men’s basketball coach thinks team will only get better despite 4-7 start to the season
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