AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jared Butler scored 21 points to lead four scorers in double figures and No. 2 Baylor held off Iowa State 76-65 Saturday for its narrowest margin of victory this season. The Bears won seven of their previous eight games by at least 29 points, winning by an average of 32.8 points.

Baylor guard MaCio Teague drives to the basket ahead of Iowa State guard Jalen Coleman-Lands, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 76-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Butler hit a 3-pointer from the right corner for a 63-55 lead with 7:31 remaining and made three key free throws in the final 3 minutes after Iowa State pulled within 66-61. Javan Johnson led Iowa State with 17 points.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luka Garza had 25 points to lead No. 10 Iowa past No. 14 Rutgers 77-75. The Scarlet Knights lost the game at the free throw line, where they have struggled all season. On Saturday, they went 4-of-12. Iowa made 18-of-23. Jacob Young had 17 points as Rutgers’ defense stifled the Big Ten’s top offense.

AMES, Iowa –  In accordance with the women’s basketball game interruption guidelines, the Big 12 Conference and the Iowa State women’s basketball team have announced next week’s home game against Kansas on Wednesday, Jan. 6, has been postponed due to Kansas being unable to meet the roster thresholds established by the league.

The Big 12 will work with both teams to reschedule Wednesday’s game for later in the season. More information will be released when it becomes available.

Iowa State will travel to No. 19 Texas on Sunday, Jan. 3 to take on Texas at 2 p.m. on ESPN2.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa volleyball team revealed its 2021 schedule Wednesday. The schedule includes a conference-only slate with matchups against 11 of the conference’s 14 teams.

The 11-week season begins Jan. 22 and ends April 3. Every team is scheduled to play two games a week against the same opponent.

The schedule features 11 matches inside Xtream Arena, the new home to Hawkeye Volleyball, with the home opener slated for Jan. 22 against Illinois.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, home attendance will be limited to families only. TV and broadcast information will be announced when available. 

Iowa Volleyball Schedule

Week 1
vs Illinois (Jan. 22)
vs Illinois (Jan. 23) 

Week 2
at Purdue (Jan. 29)
at Purdue (Jan. 30)

Week 3
vs Indiana (Feb. 5)
vs Indiana (Feb. 6)

Week 4
at Ohio State (Feb. 12)
at Ohio State (Feb. 13)

Week 5
vs Rutgers (Feb. 19)
vs Rutgers (Feb. 20)

Week 6
at Northwestern (Feb. 26)
at Northwestern (Feb. 27)

Week 7
vs Wisconsin (March 5)
vs Wisconsin (March 6)

Week 8
at Maryland (March 12)
at Maryland (March 13)

Week 9
vs Nebraska (March 17)
at Nebraska (March 20)

Week 10
vs Michigan State (March 26)
vs Michigan State (March 27)

Week 11
at Minnesota (April 2)
at Minnesota (April 3)

NCAA Tournament

 First & Second Rounds: Thursday, April 8 – Saturday, April 10
NCAA Regionals: Thursday, April 15 – Saturday, April 17
NCAA Semifinals: Thursday, April 22
NCAA Final: Saturday, April 24

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, all dates are subject to change. For more information on Xtream Arena, click HERE.

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(By The Associated Press undefined) – No. 12 Iowa State will play in its first New Year’s Six bowl when it faces No. 25 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl, Saturday. The Cyclones set a school record with eight wins in Big 12 play and are in their fourth straight bowl game.

FILE – Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. The Cyclones, who at No. 8 have their highest ranking ever in The Associated Press poll, play No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

The Ducks won their second straight Pac-12 championship and are playing in their second straight major bowl after winning the Rose Bowl a year ago.

Kick-off is at 3-p.m.  The game will air on ESPN.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Herbert had just turned 10 years old when Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. Think that’s wild? The Chargers QB was still in high school the previous time Henne started a game. It will be quite the matchup on Sunday when the 22-year-old Herbert, who has surpassed just about everyone’s expectations during a breakout rookie season, starts for the Chargers in Kansas City. Opposite him will be the 35-year-old Henne, who gets the nod as the Chiefs rest their starters with the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs already secured.

The Kansas City Chiefs go for their franchise record 11th straight win when they play the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. But with the No. 1 seed and first-round bye in the AFC playoffs already secured Patrick Mahomes and many other starters will have at least some of the weekend off. The Chiefs have won three straight and 12 of their last 13 against the Chargers, who come into Sunday riding a three-game win streak.

COSTA MESA, Calif (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will be without six starters, including both of their Pro Bowl selections for Sunday’s season finale at Kansas City. Wide receiver Keenan Allen has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Defensive end Joey Bosa is out for the second straight week due to a concussion and shin injury. Tight end Hunter Henry will miss his second straight game as he remains on the COVID-19 list. Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga, cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. and safety Rayshawn Jenkins have also been ruled out along with reserve linebacker Malik Jefferson.

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

UNDATED (AP) — Second-year Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg is getting the same results with a new team. The Cornhuskers’ basketball team has lost 20 straight Big Ten games. The latest was a 36-point beat-down by Ohio State on Wednesday that ranks as the most lopsided in Hoiberg’s college coaching career. Only two players on the current roster suited up for Nebraska last year. That was Hoiberg’s first season. The Huskers have averaged just under 59 points while opening Big Ten play with three losses. The Huskers are shooting 30% on 3-pointers and 41% overall and averaging 12.9 assists. Those are all Big Ten lows.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — All-America defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon of Iowa announced his decision to declare for the NFL draft and forego his senior season. Nixon made the announcement on social media and the athletic department confirmed his decision. Nixon was named a first-team Associated Press All-American and was AP Big Ten defensive player of the year. He led the Big Ten in tackles for loss, tied for the conference lead in sacks and had the most tackles by a Big Ten defensive lineman.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Sam Haiby made a game-winning putback just before the buzzer as Nebraska beat No. 15 Northwestern 65-63. Haiby drove from the right wing, spun into a double team and her scoop shot was short, but she grabbed the rebound and curled it in before getting mobbed by her teammates. Haiby missed nearly four minutes of the fourth quarter after dealing with a leg cramp, but returned to make Nebraska’s only two field goals in the final three minutes. She finished with 18 points, on 8-of-20 shooting, eight rebounds and five assists. Lindsey Pulliam led Northwestern with 19 points.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Herbert had just turned 10 years old when Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. Think that’s wild? The Chargers QB was still in high school the previous time Henne started a game. It will be quite the matchup on Sunday when the 22-year-old Herbert, who has surpassed just about everyone’s expectations during a breakout rookie season, starts for the Chargers in Kansas City. Opposite him will be the 35-year-old Henne, who gets the nod as the Chiefs rest their starters with the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs already secured.

(A-P) Two ranked teams battle Saturday, when No. 10 Iowa visits No. 14 Rutgers in a Big Ten showdown. Iowa has two wins and one loss against ranked opponents this season, while Rutgers has won one of its two games against ranked teams.

Iowa’s Luka Garza, Joe Wieskamp and Jordan Bohannon have combined to account for 55 percent of the team’s scoring this season, including 57 percent of all Hawkeyes points over the last five games. Garza has connected on 48.6 percent of the 37 3-pointers he’s attempted and has gone 5 for 16 over the last three games. He’s also converted 72.4 percent of his foul shots this season.

Rutgers has won its last six home games, scoring an average of 83.8 points while giving up 71.2.

The Hawkeyes have recently converted buckets via assists more often than the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers has an assist on 36 of 81 field goals (44.4 percent) across its past three matchups while Iowa has assists on 55 of 81 field goals (67.9 percent) during its past three games.

The Iowa offense has recorded a turnover on only 12.7 percent of its possessions, which is the fourth-best rate in the nation. The Rutgers defense has forced opposing teams to turn the ball over on just 17.3 percent of all possessions (ranked 283rd among Division I teams).