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Iowa State Falls Short Against Arizona in Defensive Battle

Cyclones struggle to find offensive rhythm in 73-57 loss to Wildcats

Des Moines Athletes of the Week Announced

Claire Kirkman and Desmond Ortega recognized for standout performances

Iowa Boys High School Basketball Substate Finals Set For 3A

Eight spots in the Iowa High School Athletic Association Boys State Basketball Tournament will be decided in Class 3A on Monday, March 2.

2026 Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament Brackets, Schedule

The IGHSAU tournament begins on March 2 with teams vying for state titles in five classes.

Iowa State Looks to Bounce Back Against Utah

Cyclones face Utes in Big 12 regular season matchup

Mid-Prairie Girls Basketball Falls Short of State Tournament

Top-ranked Mount Vernon Mustangs end Golden Hawks' season in Regional Final

Iowa State Basketball Faces BYU in Big 12 Matchup

Cyclones look to continue momentum after recent wins over Kansas and Houston

Drake Basketball Coach Breaks Down Loss to UNI

Eric Henderson discusses team's defeat on Sunday

Drake women's basketball ends losing streak, takes down Indiana State

Bulldogs snap five-game skid with 88-70 victory over Sycamores in tense matchup

Iowa State's Batemon, Lipsey Praise Momcilovic's Clutch Fadeaway 3

Teammates react to the sophomore's game-winning shot against rival

UIC Flames Take On Drake Bulldogs in College Basketball Clash

Flames and Bulldogs meet in key Missouri Valley Conference matchup

Timberwolves' Bones Hyland Calls for More Focus After Loss

Rookie guard says team needs to stop overlooking opponents