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Midwest Sports Headlines: 11/28/18

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November 28th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Freshman guard Joe Wieskamp had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Nicholas Baer scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and 14th-ranked Iowa held off Pittsburgh 69-68 for its third win over a power program this season. Jordan Bohannon had 12 points and six steals for the Hawkeyes, who have also taken down Oregon and Connecticut this month.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Nick McGlynn scored 23 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked four shots and Drake held off Boise State 83-74. Nick Norton added 16 points with four assists for the Bulldogs (4-1), who made 23 of 28 free throws.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Matt Campbell and his players are just happy to be playing a 12th game. The 24th-ranked Cyclones will host Drake on Saturday. The game replaces the season opener with South Dakota State that was called off because of lightning. Drake also had its opener scrubbed because of weather the same night. The two teams have played each other 69 times, but not since 1985.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed on behalf of people who paid a fee giving them the right to buy season tickets for the former St. Louis Rams. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports a settlement notice was filed in federal court but details were not released. The case involves more than 20,000 ticket accounts.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald is the unanimous choice for Big Ten coach of the year according to a vote by coaches and media. He led the Wildcats to the West Division title after going winless in nonconference play and losing several starters to injuries. Michigan’s Devin Bush is defensive player of the year and top linebacker. Michigan State’s Kenny Willekes was voted top defensive lineman and Iowa’s Amani Hooker the top defensive back.