AMES, Iowa – No. 13 Iowa State (5-0) topped Charlotte (1-4) 75-59 in the first game in the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida. Iowa State would take the lead off the bat, using a balanced scoring effort in the first half to push ahead of the 49ers as seven different Cyclones scored in the first half alone.

Leading the way was All-American Ashley Joens, who finished with 27 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for her second double-double on the year. Joining Joens in double-figures was Morgan Kane, who was an efficient 4-of-6 from the field, scored a career-high 13 points and hauled in four boards. Emily Ryan added 12 points off 4-of-7 shooting and led ISU with five dimes, while Aubrey Joens added a career-high 10 rebounds.

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Iowa State advances to take on Penn State on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the semifinal game at the Gulf Coast Showcase, All the games will be streamed on FloHoops.

The Iowa men’s basketball team never trailed and beat Portland State 85-51 on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Keegan Murray dropped in 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting in the first half and finished with 23 points, 9 rebounds, two steals, and a block.

Kris Murray added 13 points and Patrick McCaffery had 14 points for the Hawkeyes. Iowa lead 31-20 at half and used a 10-0 in the second half to really pull away. Iowa scored 46 points in the paint compared to just 22 for the Vikings.

Iowa improved to 6-0 on the season and will next up play at Virginia in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Monday at 6:00 p.m. We’ll have that game on KJAN with pregame at 5:00 p.m.

The Iowa State men’s basketball team continued their hot start to the season with a championship in the NIT Season Tip-Off in Brooklyn. The Cyclones knocked off No. 9 Memphis on Friday at the Barclays Center 78-59 to win the title.

Gabe Kalscheur had a monster game with 30 points to lead the Cyclones to their largest margin of victory over a top ten team ever. Kalschuer was named MVP of the tournament. Tristan Enaruna and Aljaz Kunc each scored 11 for the Cyclones.

Iowa State led by 5 at halftime and increased their advantage to as much as 25 in the second half.

Emoni Bates led Memphis with 12 points and the Tigers fell to 5-1 on the season.

The Cyclones are now 6-0 on the year and will return to Ames to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Breece Hall ran for 242 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 2 passes for 39 yards and one more score to lead Iowa State to a 48-14 rout of TCU on Friday. In the process Hall broke the NCAA record for consecutive games with a rushing touchdown at 24 games. He broke that record on his first score of the game, a 39-yard run in the second quarter. He went on to haul in a 22-yard passing TD in the third and ripped off an 80 yard run to open up the fourth quarter and capped the day with an 4 yard run with 8:53 left.

The day turned in to a great celebration of a senior class of 23 that has helped ISU to a big turnaround under Matt Campbell. Senior quarterback Brock Purdy went 21-30 passing for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns in his final game in Ames. Purdy now holds or has tied 32 school records and finished 16-1 as a starter at home in Big 12 play.

Senior tight end Chase Allen hauled in a touchdown reception with 4:48 to play to cap the scoring. His counterpart Charlie Kolar finished the best tight end season in ISU history with the most receptions (58) and yards (723) in a season. Receiver Xavier Hutchinson also etched his name in the record books. He caught 7 balls for 107 yards and set the school record for receptions in a season with 82.

Iowa State improved to 7-5 overall and 5-4 in Big 12 play. The Cyclones now await their postseason destination.

Former Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan went 15-26 for 216 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception for TCU. The Horned Frogs are now 5-7 on the season.

Iowa outscored Nebraska 19-0 in the fourth quarter to rally for a 28-21 win on Friday in Lincoln. Kyler Fisher returned a blocked punt 14 yards for a score to kickstart the fourth quarter surge for Iowa. The Hawkeyes followed with a safety, a Caleb Shudak field goal, and a 2 yard rushing score by Spencer Petras with 2:58 remaining to complete the win.

Petras replaced Alex Padilla at quarterback in the game and went 7 of 13 passing for 102 yards and the one rushing score that was Iowa’s only offensive touchdown of the game. Caleb Shudak connected on four field goals during the contest including kicks from 51 and 48 yards in the second quarter.

The Hawkeyes improved to 10-2 overall and 7-2 in the Big Ten. They earned a share of the Big Ten West title and will now wait for the result of the Minnesota vs. Wisconsin game on Saturday to see if they can get into the Big Ten Championship game with a Gopher win.

Nebraska backup quarterback Logan Smothers ran for two touchdowns and threw for 198 yards in his start replacing the injured Adrian Martinez. Nebraska falls to 3-9 overall and 1-8 in the Big Ten.

(Radio Iowa) – The DNR’s annual trout stocking of ponds across the state is now complete. Northeast Iowa regional fisheries supervisor Mike Steuck says it’s a way to introduce trout fishing outside their normal habitat. He says they stocked 18 community ponds with the goal of getting people excited about trout fishing with the hope they will then try trout fishing in the northeast Iowa trout streams. They put between 1,500 and 2,000 trout into the ponds.

“They’re usually about two to the pound or a half a pound apiece and they’re ten to twelve inches in size. And then, of course, each pond gets a few of the broodstock that we don’t use for breeding anymore or spawning, gets stocked into each of the community trout fisheries as well. So, there’s some five to six-pound trout to be had,” he says. Steuck says the stock trout are not hard to catch. “They’re hungry and they readily bite on most lures and baits. We want them to be caught out of there before summer anyway when water temperatures rise up,” he explains.

Trout were stocked in 18 community ponds. (DNR photo)

The pond stocking of trout has become so popular that the DNR waits until after they are stock to announce the location. He says most are caught pretty quickly once people find their location. “We’ve had very, very few that we’ve seen hold over into the summer, but there are a few ponds out there that have some cooler water yet. There’s a few that have survived, but most of them are caught,” Steuck says.

Steuk says the goal is to raise interest in trout fishing — but it also can raise interest in fishing overall. “The neat thing about these ponds is you really don’t know what you are going to catch. You could catch the trout of course that we stock — but you could also catch largemouth bass or bluegill, or a channel catfish, a small pike. It’s a mixed bag catch a lot of times. Folks are doing pretty well,” according to Steuck.

You can go to the DNR’s website to find out more about the ponds which have been stocked.

(Radio Iowa) – Emotions will be running high Friday afternoon when Iowa State closes the regular season at home against TCU. It will be the final home game for a large senior class that has been part of a turnaround that saw the Cyclones go from 3-9 in Matt Campbell’s first season as head coach to a Fiesta Bowl win following the 2020 season.

That is safety Greg Eisworth who says even though this season’s 6-5 record is disappointing the program is set for long term success.

Eisworth credits the younger players who had to wait longer to get on the field because so many seniors made the decision to return.

ISU quarterback Brock Purdy says the seniors are trying to savor this final home game.

Purdy says the seniors believed in the vision for the program.

Purdy believes the foundation has been set for sustained success.

Leading receiver Xavier Hutchinson was a junior college transfer but has always felt like a valued member of the senior class.

Hutchinson says he felt welcomed on day one.

Hutchinson is proud to be part of a senior class that has led the turnaround.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa expects a battle when they visit Nebraska Friday to close the season. The Huskers are 3-8 but have been involved in a number of near misses.

That’s Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta. The Hawkeyes need a win to keep their division title hopes alive and it would give them a 10-win season.

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson says the Hawkeyes have a challenge.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa sophomore Keegan Murray has quickly adapted to his role as the go to guy for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Through five games Murray is averaging 25 and a half points and more than nine rebounds. He has posted career highs in each of the last two games.

Murray has connected on 20 of 30 shots in his last two games.

Murray says some young players off the bench are helping the Hawkeyes build depth.

Murray says he was encouraged to take over on the offensive end coming into the season.

Iowa’s soft schedule to begin the season comes to an end Friday night with a game against Portland State.

(Radio Iowa) Iowa State opened the second half with a 9-0 run to take the lead for good and raced away to an 82-70 victory over 25th ranked Xavier at the NIT Tip Off in Brooklyn. Izaiah Brockington led the Cyclones with 30 points and made 10 of 13 shots in the second half.

The Cyclones trailed by one at halftime before taking control early in the second half.

Brockington also had six rebounds as the Cyclones improve to 5-0.

Former Hawkeye Jack Nunge led Xavier with 24 points.