IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa kicker Keith Duncanhas been recognized as the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, following Iowa’s 19-10 win over Illinois. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office.

Duncan (5-foot-10, 180-pounds), a Weddington, North Carolina, native, earns his third career weekly honor. He won the weekly award this season for his play at Iowa State and in 2016 for his performance against Michigan, including the game-winning field goal as time expired.

Duncan connected on four field goals (23, 45, 24, 29) to break the Big Ten and Iowa single-season record with 27 made field goals. The four made field goals ties a career high (Iowa State, Purdue) and his six field goal attempts were a career-best.

This season, Duncan is 27-of-32 on field goal attempts and 12-of-16 on field goals of 40 or more yards. Duncan’s 36 career made field goals are the sixth-most all-time in program history.

The Hawkeyes wrap up the regular Friday (1:30 p.m. (CT), BTN), traveling to Lincoln to face Nebraska in the Hy-Vee Heroes Game at Memorial Stadium.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Jack Nunge suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his right knee in Sunday’s home game versus Cal Poly. The announcement came Monday by head coach Fran McCaffery.

The injury occurred late in the first half as Nunge was driving to the basket.

“All of us feel for Jack,” said McCaffery. “This is an unfortunate setback for a young man who spent countless hours in the gym and weight room last year preparing for this season. Jack has the full support of his teammates and coaches during his recovery.”

Nunge (6-foot-11, 245 pounds) started Iowa’s first five games, averaging six points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. The native of Newburgh, Indiana, redshirted last season.

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(Radio Iowa) — All 19 state-licensed casinos now have a sports gambling license. Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says commissioners approved a license for the Casino Queen Marquette at their meet last week. “Marquette has not selected a partner yet — however they are in negotiations with multiple companies,” Ohorilko says. Sports gambling revenue increased again in October — which was the second full month for sports gambling. “Part of that is because we’re seeing more operators go live,” Ohorilko says. “I think some of it also is because of the season that we are in. It’s a very popular season in regards to sports wagering.”

Sports betting began in mid-August and some casinos were ready to take sports bets that day — but others have been — or are still ramping up. Ohorilko says more operators will continue to impact the amount of money bet on sports, and probably also impact on-site betting as well. “I would expect that November numbers will also be strong. We are seeing some spillover into the casinos,” according to Ohorilko. “That number was very good in September and October. It did level off a little bit.” He says sports bettors have to come in to sign up before starting to bet — but after that they don’t have to come in — and they’re that reflected in the betting.

“Operators that have a mobile app — not necessarily mobile wagering — but the companies that have ap that folks can use on their mobile device, we’re seeing a greater proportion of wagers being placed on those devices,” Ohorilko says. He says that could grow too as more casinos get their apps up and running. “That will be another thing that we continue to monitor and we’ll how much and what the impact of mobile wagering is,” Ohorilko says.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports there was about 46-point-five million bet on sports in October. That was up by just about eight million dollars compared to the first full month of sports betting in September.

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

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Redshirt freshman CJ Fredrick scored a career-high 21 points, hitting all five of his 3s, and Iowa overwhelmed Cal Poly 85-59 for its third straight win. Luka Garza had 18 points with nine boards for the Hawkeyes in their final tuneup ahead of a stretch featuring significantly tougher opponents.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — No. 3 Michigan State and No. 4 Kansas headline another strong Maui Invitational bracket. The Spartans and Jayhawks are in a field that includes UCLA, Georgia and Virginia Tech.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In 1998, Shane Battier was cut by coach Rick Majerus’ Goodwill USA Team. On Sunday, both were inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. That happened right after the Duke standout’s freshman season and he used that as motivation throughout the rest of his college career.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski scored 19 points and Ty-Shon Alexander scored 18 and Creighton beat North Florida 76-67. Mitch Ballock added 15 points and 11 rebounds and Damien Jefferson scored 12 for the Bluejays, now winners of three straight.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz posted 14 points as Liberty extended its season-opening winning streak to eight games, topping Kansas City 62-49 in the championship game of the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase. Scottie James had 12 points for Liberty (8-0) and Darius McGhee added 10 points.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Redshirt freshman CJ Fredrick scored a career-high 21 points, hitting all five of his 3s, and Iowa overwhelmed Cal Poly 85-59 on Sunday for its third straight win. Luka Garza had 18 points with nine boards for the Hawkeyes (4-1) in their final tuneup ahead of a stretch featuring significantly tougher opponents.

Iowa plays No. 12 Texas Tech, either Creighton or San Diego State, Syracuse, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa State and Cincinnati over its next seven games. The Hawkeyes got rolled by DePaul 93-78 at home on Nov. 11, its only matchup against a fellow high major so far.

Iowa Senior guard Jordan Bohannon sat out as a precaution due to hip soreness. Bohannon had offseason surgery on that hip, and it’s unclear if he’ll play the whole season or request a medical redshirt. Bohannon has played in four games so far, averaging seven points and two assists. Jack Nunge also didn’t play in the second half after suffering an injury late in the first half.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — With a chance to finish off the surprisingly tough Jayhawks, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell put the game in sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy’s hands. Purdy made Campbell look like a genius, closing the door on Kansas with a fourth-down touchdown pass with 1:09 left.

Purdy threw for 372 yards and four TDs — including the game-clinching one on fourth-and-goal from the 4 — and Iowa State rallied to beat Kansas 41-31 on Saturday and clinch its third straight winning season. La’Michael Pettway had 96 yards receiving and two touchdowns for the Cyclones (7-4, 5-3 Big 12), who’ve now complied three consecutive winning years just twice in the modern era. Iowa State, under coach Earle Bruce, won eight games each in 1976, 1977 and 1978 before Bruce bolted for Ohio State.
THE BIG PICTURE
Iowa State: The Cyclones’ defense, which has been really good for most of the season, had one of its worst games in years. Iowa State allowed 493 yards and nine third-down conversions. But the Cyclones had Purdy, who has blossomed into one of the nation’s best this season. “When this team has needed him the most, he’s been his best,” Campbell said.
UP NEXT
Iowa State plays at Kansas State on Nov. 30.
Kansas hosts Baylor next Saturday.

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Ian Corwin threw two touchdown passes and wide receiver Alex Bray tossed one of his own as Drake held off Davidson 31-28 on Saturday. Drew Lauer rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown for the Bulldogs (6-5, 6-2 Pioneer Football League). He also had a receiving TD and finished with three catches for 63 yards. The Wildcats were held to 14 yards through the air.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Will McElvain passed for two touchdowns, Trevor Allen ran for a pair and Northern Iowa defeated Western Illinois 38-7 in a regular-season finale, Saturday. McElvain, 10-of-18 passing for 154 yards, threw 61 yards to Logan Wolf and 36 to Jaylin James for touchdowns. Allen, who finished with 94 yards on 24 carries, had short touchdown runs to complete 15- and 16-play drives for the Panthers (8-4, 6-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), who have won all six of their home games in the regular season.

Chris Kolarevic added a 28-yard interception return for a score for Northern Iowa, which is ranked 10th in the FCS coaches poll and will learn its postseason fate Sunday.Connor Sampson was 26-of-32 passing with a touchdown and interception for the Leathernecks (1-11, 1-7), who lost their third straight.