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Boyden-Hull 3 George-Little Rock, 1 (25-16, 25-18, 15-25, 25-22)
River Valley 3 Glidden-Ralston, 1 (25-23, 25-12, 22-25, 25-13)
East Mills 3 Stanton, 2 (25-10, 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-9)
St. Albert 3 Lenox, 0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-11)
Ankeny-Christian 3 Morman Trail, 0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-10)
Riverside 3 CAM, 0 (25-21, 25-10, 25-22)
Kuemper, Catholic 3 South Central Calhoun, 0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-7)
Ridge View 3 West Monona, 0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-14)
Tri-Center 3 Underwood, 1 (25-20, 25-26, 23-25, 25-20)
Eddyville-Blakeburg-Fremont 3 Pleasantville, 0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-15)
Dike-New Hartford 3 Ogden, 0 (25-3, 25-9, 25-4)
ACGC 3 Southwest Valley, 1 (25-27, 25-15, 25-21, 25-12)
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State fell in its final match of the 2023 season on Monday evening to the sixth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 1-0. The loss marks the end of the campaign for the Cyclones, who recorded its most conference wins since 2016.
The Cyclones (6-11-1, 3-6 Big 12) managed just one shot on goal for the evening, as Texas Tech (14-0-4, 8-0-2 Big 12) won the Big 12 regular season title with the victory, holding off the BYU Cougars.
TTU started the match as the aggressor, hunting shots early and forcing Avery Gillahan into some tough saves and positions. There was one sequence in particular Iowa State faced three consecutive shots, blocking or saving them all to keep the Red Raiders off the board.
The relentless Texas Tech pressure eventually broke through in the 40th minute, as Ashleigh Williams converted off a double feed from both Alex Kerr and Elise Anderson. The Red Raiders would take the 1-0 lead into the break, holding a 16-5 shot advantage as Gillahan had seven saves through 45.
The Red Raiders played not to concede in the second stanza, holding the Cyclone scoring efforts in check, keeping ISU out of the goal and holding on for a 1-0 win.
Abigail Miller and Avery Horner were the lone Cyclones to record more than one shot on the day. Miller, along with Sophia Thomas, Hanna Reid, Olivia Edwards and Gillahan all played the entire 90 minutes of action.
Eight Cyclones participated in their final match at the Cyclone Sports Complex, as seniors Mira Emma, Maddie Brant, Alex Campana, Kristin Boos, Salomé Prat, Edwards, Miller and Reid are set to move on from the program.
Mira Emma played in her 83rd career match on the night, making her the program record-holder for most matches played in in a career.
The Riverside Bulldogs won three straight sets agains the CAM Cougars to advance to the regional final Monday Night. Out of the gate the energy and intensity was vibrant with a crowded gym to watch the match. In the opening set both teams played their best all season. Both teams would score and get an immediate response from the other side. Players like Eva Steffensen who had 13 kills and 16 digs found holes riddled throughout the Bulldog back row. But, the 7 blocks in the first set from Riverside would be too much to overcome and Riverside won the first set 25-22.
In the second set Riverside seemed smooth in all aspects of their game. They had 10 kills with the help of Sophia Taylor who on the night had 8 kills, 2 digs, 1 block, 1 assist and Bentley Rone with 11 kills, 4 aces, 5 digs, 2 blocks. The front row for Riverside seemed unstoppable and they took the second set 25-10.
When the third set came, the Cougars came roaring back with intensity. It was similar to the first set with each team going back and forth. Late in the set Riverside was up 19-12 and CAM went on a 7-point run to tie it 19 all. Riverside Head Volleyball Coach Brooke Flathers called a time out to talk with her squad. Riverside came out of the time out composed and held on to a slim lead winning 25-22.
When the match ended, Coach Flathers had nothing but respect for the way CAM played and the intensity between the two squads.
Flathers also commented on the pace and competitiveness of the match.
Now Riverside is on the road to Van Meter to where they face off against the (35-3) Ankeny Christian Eagles. Coach Flathers want to get back to practice and find more ways to improve.
The Regional Final is on Wednesday October 25th at 7pm. The match will be covered by KJAN.
After rolling to a win over North Dakota the UNI Panthers get ready to visit Illinois State. The Panthers are 3-1 in the Missouri Valley after rolling to a 27-0 win over then 11th ranked North Dakota.
Illinois State is 2-2 in the Valley and has won the last two in the series.
Farley says the Redbirds are consistently strong.
Farley says Illinois State is always tough on defense.
The forecast calls for Saturday’s game to be played in rain and Farley says the Panthers will make use of their new outdoor practice facility.
Drake basketball Coach Darian DeVries has led the Bulldogs to five straight 20-win seasons and expectations are high for this season. Reigning Missouri Valley player of the year Tucker DeVries is one of two starters returning from last season’s NCAA Tournament team and the Bulldogs are the preseason favorite in the Valley race.
Ten newcomers are on the roster, including five transfers.
DeVries feels this Drake team will have more depth.
The Bulldogs host Truman State in an exhibition on November second.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday the introduction of the Hawkeye Women RISE Podcast, sponsored by the Iowa City Area Sports Commission & Athletic Club.
The Hawkeye Women RISE podcast will highlight the past, present and future of Iowa women’s sports. It will highlight the remarkable stories and incredible accomplishments both in competition and in life. This podcast will allow listeners to feel inspired by stories of adversity overcome and celebrate UI women’s athletics and empower.
“The Hawkeye Women: RISE campaign is a comprehensive effort in support of all women’s sports at Iowa,” said Sloane Tyler, senior director of development. “The Hawkeye Women Rise podcast will allow us to share our vision for the female student-athlete experience, and how supporters can be a part of our teams’ success.”
Hawkeye Women: RISE is a transformational initiative to advocate for, and support Iowa women’s athletics. Together, we will build facilities, create endowments, and invest in our female student-athletes. The goal is to assist the women’s teams to build championship-caliber programs, that ensure our Iowa student-athletes are ready to be the next generation of leaders upon graduation.
“Our organization is especially proud of this partnership and the advocacy programs Hawkeye Women RISE provide to girls and women’s athletics,” said Josh Schamberger, President of Think Iowa City. “We are very thankful for the opportunity.”
Below is a schedule for the monthly podcast recordings, located at the Athletic Club (200 E 9th Street) in Coralville at noon.
“I am honored to host The Hawkeye Women Rise Podcast and excited to continue telling the inspiring stories within Hawkeye Athletics in a podcast format,” said Sasha Schmid, Iowa head women’s tennis coach. “ We look forward to enhancing the podcast with the Hawkeye community’s presence with a live audience.”
Visit the following links for more information about Hawkeye Women RISE and Hawkeye Women RISE Podcast:
The top ranked teams are the same in the final Radio Iowa high school football poll. Todd Kimm reports.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Hannah Sieperda was named Director of Women’s Wrestling Operations, head coach Clarissa Chun announced Monday.
Sieperda has served as the Iowa Track and Field Director of Operations since April of 2022. Before her time with the track and field program, Sieperda was the Assistant Director at the University of Iowa Trademark Licensing and Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame & Museum. Sieperda was also a manager for the Iowa Hawkeye Men’s Wrestling Program from 2016-2021.
A native of Rock Rapids, Iowa, she graduated from The University of Iowa with a double major in English, non-fiction writing and Sport and Recreation Management. She is currently pursuing a law degree from Drexel University.
The third ranked Iowa Hawkeye women raced out to a 30-12 lead at the end of one and closed exhibition play with a 122-49 win over Clarke University. Sophomore forward Hannah Stuelke led the Hawks with 27 points and 10 rebounds as Iowa dominated the paint.
That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. The regular season opener is November sixth against Fairleigh-Dickinson.
Sharon Goodman came off the bench to score 14 points and add nine rebounds.
Two years removed from an ACL injury Goodman feels good about her progress.
Iowa heads into its bye week with a 6-2 record after a 12-10 loss to Minnesota in Kinnick Stadium. The game featured a controversial finish. Cooper DeJean returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown to give Iowa the lead with a minute-11 remaining. Replay took the touchdown off the board due to an invalid fair catch signal and three plays later the Gophers intercepted Deacon Hill to secure the win. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz was not pleased with the reversal.
Ferentz was asked about the explanation he received.
Ferentz says he was confused as to how a fair catch even became part of the review.
Iowa’s offense hit a new low against the Gophers with only 12 yards inn the second half.
Hill was ineffective but also fumbled twice and had an interception and Ferentz was pressed as to why they keep running him out as the starter.
Iowa returns to action November fourth in Wrigley Field against Northwestern.
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