Hawkeye men break into win column

IOWA CITY (AP) - The Iowa Hawkeyes finally left Carver-Hawkeye Arena with smiles on their faces Friday night.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:45 pm | (0) Comments

UNI swimmers stand second to Hawks

IOWA CITY - Northern Iowa stood just two points out of first place after one day of competition at the Iowa Invitational swim meet Friday.

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UNI men lose to DePaul 60-52

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands - Northern Iowa was unable to finish off DePaul Friday afternoon at the Paradise Jam as the Demons closed the game with a flurry to pull out a 60-52 men's basketball victory.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:30 pm | (0) Comments

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Hawkeyes dominate at Iowa City Duals

IOWA CITY - The Iowa wrestling team was all business as it opened its dual meet season Friday with five blowout wins in the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:05 pm | (0) Comments

Man pleads not guilty for role in UConn case

By PAT EATON-ROBB

A man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:50 pm

Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

By LARRY LAGE

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:10 pm

ISU football: Cyclone 'D' must stay hot to cool Tigers

By KELLY BEATON, kelly.beaton@wcfcourier.com

AMES - Paul Rhoads, a hard-hitting safety during his playing days, now demands physical play from Iowa State defenders.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:00 pm | (0) Comments

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Iowa football: Angerer one of 17 Hawk seniors

By MARC MOREHOUSE, marc.morehouse@gazzcomm.com

IOWA CITY - The dog's name is "Cash," as in "Johnny Cash." Cash is an English bulldog and he's Pat Angerer's best friend.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:45 pm | (0) Comments

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UNI football: With victory, Panthers set for huge rewards

By JIM SULLIVAN, jim.sullivan@wcfcourier.com

NORMAL, ILL. - Mark Farley's thoughts have strayed from the challenge that awaits his football team at noon Saturday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:45 pm | (0) Comments

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UNI volleyball: Aschoff set to play final home matches

By NICK PETAROS, nick.petaros@wcfcourier.com

CEDAR FALLS - After missing the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons, all signs pointed toward Bobbi Petersen's 2006 recruiting class as the group capable of getting Northern Iowa volleyball back into the national picture.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:45 am | (0) Comments

McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again

Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:40 am

Bowl destinies on the line for Penn St, Mich St.

By TIM MARTIN

The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:20 am

Don Bosco standouts commit to Northern Iowa

By JIM NELSON, jim.nelson@wcfcourier.com

CEDAR FALLS - While Brad Penrith's Northern Iowa Panthers head to Binghamton's Sprawl and Brawl this weekend in search of dual victories, UNI's head coach continues to win along the recruiting front.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:15 am | (0) Comments

Tennessee State coach James Webster Jr. resigns

James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons.

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:45 pm

U-M's Coleman sidesteps football audit questions

By LARRY LAGE

University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in which an internal audit of the school's football program practice time was on the agenda.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:50 pm

Jayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas

By JOHN MARSHALL

Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:25 pm

Williams, No. 24 Minnesota top Utah Valley 76-51

By DAVE CAMPBELL

Freshman Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:20 pm

Colorado QB Hansen returns after thumb injury

Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the Buffaloes' game at No. 12 Oklahoma State with a right thumb injury.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:00 pm

Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal

By DAVE SKRETTA

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:25 pm