MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – University of Iowa swimming and diving fell to No. 23 Minnesota, 192-108, at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Friday evening.

“From the beginning of the meet, we showed determination, grit, and focus,” Iowa head coach Nathan Mundt said. “Although the team score didn’t fall our way, our entire team got better tonight. We fought and competed in every event against a Top 25 opponent. We’re excited to get back to work and continue to improve at our Hawkeye Invitational coming up next.”

Iowa collected five individual wins. Sophomore Olivia Swalley accounted for three of the Hawkeyes’ victories in the 100 (1:03.48) and 200 (2:17.51) breaststroke, respectively, as well as the 400 IM (4:17.46). Senior diver Makayla Hughbanks contributed to the other wins for Iowa. Hughbanks collected a season best and an event win with her score of 325.43 in the 3-meter dive and scored 282.90 points to win the 1-meter dive.

The University of Iowa women’s swimming and diving team returns home to host the Hawkeye Invitational Nov. 21-23. Prelims begin at 10 a.m. (CT) and the finals will start at 5 p.m. (CT) each day in the CRWC Natatorium.

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped a match in straight sets to No. 7 Wisconsin on Friday night at the UW Field House. The Hawkeyes fall to 9–16 and 3–10 in conference.

Freshman Malu Garcia recorded a double-double with 12 kills and career-high 11 digs. Sophomore Hannah Whittingstall recorded seven kills, five blocks, three digs and hit at a team-high .412 clip, with no attacking errors. Redshirt freshman Alyssa Worden tallied six kills, with five coming in the third set.

MATCH SUMMARY
SET ONE (WISCONSIN 25-15)
Wisconsin got out to an early 2-0 lead before a kill from senior Gracie Gibson got the Hawkeyes on the board. Wisconsin would go on a 4-0 run to lead 6-2, and Iowa responded with its own 3-0 run to get within two at 7-5. Wisconsin won the race to 10 and pushed to 13-6 before Iowa called its first timeout. The Badgers would continue to find small runs to push ahead. A kill from Garcia and service ace from senior Joy Galles got the Hawkeyes to double digits before Wisconsin pulled away at 21-11, forcing Iowa’s second timeout. Back-to-back kills from Whittingstall and freshman Dominique Phills was the last push before Wisconsin closed out the set.

SET TWO (WISCONSIN 25-17)
A kill from Gibson got the Hawkeyes on the board to tie the set at 1-1. Both teams traded points, with neither finding separation. Wisconsin found two small runs to push ahead 10-6. The Hawkeyes battled point-for-point with the Badgers, finding ways to score off smart plays and capitalized on a 3-0 run to tie the set at 14-14. Wisconsin responded with a 6-0 run to push ahead to 20-14, forcing an Iowa timeout. Kills from Worden and Garcia gave Iowa some momentum before the Badgers finished on a 5-3 run to take a two set lead.

SET THREE (WISCONSIN 25-13)
The Hawkeyes got on top first with a kill from Garcia to lead 1-0. Both teams traded runs with Iowa finding a 5-4 lead off kills from Garcia and Whittingstall and a block from Whittingstall and Worden. Both teams continued to trade swings and points, tying at 8-8 early in set three. Wisconsin used a 5-0 run to push in front, 13-8. A kill from Gibson would halt the run, but the Hawkeyes would be unable to shift the momentum. The Badgers would finish the set on a 12-5 run to take the match.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes travel home to Xtream Arena on Sunday to face Northwestern at 2:00 p.m. (CT). This is the second meeting between the teams in 2024. It is Iowa’s Military Appreciation game. The match will be streamed on B1G+ and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

Ames, Iowa – Ames, Iowa – No. 6 Iowa State opened the 2024-25 wrestling season Friday night, as the shorthanded Cyclones dropped a 23-21 decision to No. 20 Stanford. The Cyclones entered the dual down five starters. The Cyclones had won six-straight season-opening duals entering the night.

Eight Cyclones made their Hilton Coliseum debut on Friday night.

Iowa State started with a 6-0 lead in the dual score courtesy of a forfeit at 125 pounds, accepted for the Cyclones by true freshman Adrian Meza. At 133 pounds, Stanford’s No. 20 Tyler Knox used a takedown and 3-point nearfall in the first period, as he beat Garrett Grice by 10-0 major decision. Trailing 4-3 after a first period takedown, Zach Redding lost by fall in 5:50 to Aden Valencia, as the Cardinal took a 10-6 lead after 141 pounds.

In the marquee matchup of the night at 149 pounds, Iowa State’s No. 6 Anthony Echemendia faced No. 10 Jaden Abas. A late takedown in the first period gave Abas a 3-0 lead, but Echemendia countered with a seven-point move of his own to end the second period with a 7-4 lead. Echemendia used a takedown in the final minute and a point for riding time for the 11-5 victory. The defending Big 12 Champion improved to 16-3 in dual meets in his career.

Stanford’s Grigor Cholakyan used a seven-point move late in the first period to spoil Kane Naaktgeboren’s collegiate debut, as Cholakyan won by fall in 5:32 at 157 pounds. Stanford’s No. 8 Hunter Garvin, an Iowa City native, used a first period takedown and a pair of late ones, as he defeated Connor Euton 10-3 at 165 pounds. At 174 pounds, Aiden Riggins gave up seven points in the third period, as he dropped a 10-1 major decision to No. 21 Lorenzo Norman.

Making his Cyclone debut at 184 pounds, No. 19 Evan Bockman used three takedowns in the final :45 to seal a 15-7 major decision over Luke Duthie. Redshirt Freshman Christian Carroll made his collegiate dual debut at 197 pounds, as he defeated No. 13 Nick Stemmet 11-7. Carroll used a pair of takedowns in the first period, and another in the second, for the victory. True freshman Daniel Herrera made his collegiate debut at heavyweight, picking up a 20-4 (5:47) technical fall over Jackson Mankowski. Herrera was a force, recording a takedown in the first period, three in the second and a pair in the third for the technical fall.

The Tri-Center Trojans came out focused and won 47-20 in a quarterfinal match against the ACGC Chargers on Friday night. In a game riddled with turnovers and penalties, it never seemed that ACGC keep positive momentum going or stop the rushing attack of Carter Kunze as he continually kept the Chargers defense on their heels.

The first quarter started a with a mutual three and outs for both sides as it seemed that a defensive battle was in store. On Tri-Center’s following possession they diligently moved the ball down into ACGC’s 10-yard line, where they handed it off to Kunze from nine-yards out to give them a 6-0 start. The Chargers had a long response of their own chewing up six minutes of clock before a 38- yard touchdown run of their own to make it a 7-6 ACGC lead. The first quarter had one more score as time expired with a 24 yard touchdown throw from AJ Harder to Cael Witt, as the game was 12-7 with a failed two point conversion.

In the second quarter the game remained neutral as Joe Crawford took a hand off 47 yards down the middle off the field for a touchdown and giving the lead back to ACGC at 14-12. The Trojans offense seemed to still and punted the ball away to ACGC on their ensuing drive. Midway through the second Tri-Center found a break with an interception by South to Kunze turned into a pick six, with a halftime score of 20-14 at halftime.

In the third quarter the turnover troubles continued for ACGC with a fumble recovered by Tri-Center close to the Trojan redone. The Trojans then leaned on Kunze for another big play and he delivered slashing his way 24 yards down the sideline for another touchdown. The score then morphed into 26-14 in favor of the Trojans. The Chargers quickly responded a few plays later thanks to a pitch for Brexton Schneider as he outran the Tri-Center secondary for 40-yards and a touchdown. it was back to a one score game at 26-20. The Trojans would take back the momentum in the third with another deadly Kunze touchdown run, this time from 51 yards away, and through multiple Charger defenders bringing it to 33-20.

Things would slip away in the fourth quarter for ACGC as their offense saw multiple false start penalties and dropped passes. This consistently put the Chargers behind the sticks and away from their game plan. Tri-Center would capitalize with another touchdown throw from Harder to Zach Nelson at the pylon to add on to the lead at 41-20. The rest of the fourth quarter had three more turnovers for ACGC, including a Charger scoop and score as time expired with a mishandled pitch. the final score on the clock would be 47-20.

ACGC head coach Cody Matthewson noted that the four turnovers played a big part on the Chargers loss Friday night.

Coach Matthewson also gave credit to the way that Carter Kunze played scoring four total touchdowns.

Even with a loss that hurts, coach Matthewson is hopeful about next year’s group and the experience that they will bring.

ACGC’s final record with Friday’s loss, falls to 10-1 on the season.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior guard Lucy Olsen and junior forward Hannah Stuelke were named to the 2024-25 John R. Wooden Award Top 50 Preseason Watch List on Thursday.

Chosen by a preseason poll of national college basketball experts, the list is comprised of 50 student-athletes who are the early front-runners for the most prestigious honors in college basketball, the Wooden Award All American Team™ and Most Outstanding Player Award.

Olsen competed the previous three seasons at Villanova University. The Collegeville, Pennsylvania, native was third in the country in scoring (23.3 ppg) last season behind Caitlin Clark and USC’s JuJu Watkins. She scored over 20 points in 25 games this season, including surpassing 30 points in 10 of those games, with a career-high of 40 points against Temple. Additionally, she averaged 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. She was named Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press. Olsen also highlighted the All-Big East by earning first team accolades and the Most Improved Player Award last season.

Stuelke returns to the Hawkeyes after a pair of successful campaigns. During her sophomore season, she earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media. Stuelke averaged 14.0 ppg while shooting better than 62-percent from the field. As freshman, she earned Sixth Player of the Year honors.

The players on the list are considered strong candidates for the 2025 John R. Wooden Award® Women’s Player of the Year. Players not chosen to the preseason list are still eligible for the Wooden Award® midseason list, late season list, and the National Ballot. The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden Award®. Wooden Award™ voters will rank in order 10 of those 15 players when voting opens prior to the NCAA Tournament and will allow voters to take into consideration performance during the tournament’s early round games. The Wooden Award All-American Team™ will be announced the week of the “Elite Eight” round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of the 2025 John R. Wooden Award®, presented by Principal, will be presented at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on April 11, 2025.

The 17th ranked Iowa State Cyclones will be looking to bounce back in Arrowhead Stadium tomorrow (Saturday), when they take on Kansas. The Cyclones are 7-1 after suffering a home loss to Texas Tech.

That’s ISU coach Matt Campbell. After starting the season nationally ranked Kansas has struggled to a 2-6 record. Campbell says the Jayhawks have a talented offense led by quarterback Jalon Daniels.

Campbell says the Jayhawks are better than their 2-6 record.

Kick-off is at 2:30-p.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake women’s basketball moved to 2-0 for the second straight season after running away from Saint Louis in the second half. The Bulldogs used a 58-point effort over the final 20 minutes of action to secure a 95-70 victory over the defending WNIT champion Billikens.

The night started with a pair of player recognitions as Anna Miller and Katie Dinnebier each received commemorative basketballs for reaching some historic milestones. Miller was honored for eclipsing the 1,000-point threshold in last year’s regular season finale and for setting the program’s career blocked shots record in Monday’s season opener. Dinnebier received an ovation of her own for becoming the seventh player to record 500+ career assists.

The team also celebrated last year’s MVC Championship with ceremonies pregame to reveal the title banner and postgame to distribute the Bulldogs’ championship rings.

• Drake has won nine of its last 10 home openers dating back to the 2015-16 campaign, including its last four straight.
• This also marked Drake’s fourth straight non-conference home victory.
• This was also the second straight year Drake has started the season with a 2-0 record.
• Drake shot 49.3 percent from the floor (33-67), including a sizzling 62.5 percent (20-32) in the second half.
• The Bulldogs hit 66.7 percent (12-18) in the third quarter.
• There were four ties and six lead changes in the game before Anna Miller’s three-point play with 35 seconds left gave the Bulldogs a 37-35 lead they never relinquished.
• The Bulldogs made a season high 13 three-point baskets, tripling their effort in the season opener at NDSU.
• Drake collected 25 assists.
• 10 of the 13 players who suited up for Drake scored points.
• Drake scored 13 points off 11 Saint Louis turnovers.
• Drake outrebounded Saint Louis 43-27.
• Senior forward Anna Miller enjoyed her seventh career 20+ scoring game with a team-high 24 points (one shy of a career high) while grabbing a game high nine rebounds.
• Miller made a career high three treys.
• Miller also scored all 10 of her first half points in the final 3:16 of the second quarter on two three-pointers and four free throws.
• Junior guard Ava Hawthorne added a career high 19 points (previous best was just nine) while making a career high four triples.
• Grad forward Courtney Becker and senior guard Ashley Iiams added 12 points apiece.
• Senior guard Katie Dinnebier, who was named to the John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch List prior to the game, played a solid floor game with nine assists and a team high three steals.
• Drake, winning its fifth straight game against the Billikens, improved its series record to 6-2 against Saint Louis.
• The Bulldogs own a 4-0 record against Saint Louis when playing in the Knapp Center.
• Drake travels to No. 21 ranked Creighton on Monday before returning home No. 17 to host Iowa.

1A

Ankeny Christian – 3 vs BCLUW – 0

2A

Denver – 3 vs Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – 0

3A

Mount Vernon 25-25-25, vs Western Christian 17-17-18

4A

Bishop Heelan – 3 vs Pella – 3

5A

Pleasant Valley – 3 vs Waukee Northwest – 0

First Team
Elly Henderson (Riverside)
Nora Konz (Treynor)
Harlow Miller (Audubon)
Meya Wingert (Tri – Center)
Carly Nelson (Undewood)
Bentley Rone (Riverside)
Alya Richardson (Riverside)
Harlie Leaders (Tri – Center)

Second Team
Grace Herman (Missouri Valley)
Addisyn Bandow (IKM – Manning)
Rylee Hemmingsen (Treynor)
Khloee Stoops (Missouri Valley)
Keagan Eischeid (IKM – Manning)
Alyse Petersen (Underwood)
Tess Casey (Tri – Center)
Alleyna Juelsgaard (Treynor)

Honorable Mention
Ruby Potomson (Underwood)
Avilyn Killpack (Tri – Center)
Loralei Wahling (AHSTW)
Isah VanArsdol (Tri – Center)
Claire Mertz (AHSTW)
Shaylee Smith (Treynor)
Lindsey Kastner (Loma)
Kadence Sporrer (Audubon)
Sophia Taylor (Riverside)
Nikayla Fichter (Missouri Valley)
Karlee Arp (IKM – Manning)