The Iowa State vs. DePaul men’s basketball game that was scheduled for Sunday evening as part of the Big 12/Big East Battle was cancelled due to COVID-19 issues among the DePaul roster and staff. Iowa State Coach Steve Prohm issued this statement:

“We are disappointed that we are unable to play this evening against DePaul. We were looking forward to playing in front of our fans for the first time this season. When this season started we knew there would likely be postponements and cancellations. Dealing with a pandemic is difficult. Even though our players are disappointed they won’t be able to play tonight, it’s also important to remember that the health and safety of the student-athletes is our No. 1 concern.”

Next up for the Cyclones is a trip to Iowa City for the Cy-Hawk game on Friday night at 8:00 p.m.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 19 points and No. 1 South Carolina bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 83-65 win over 23rd-ranked Iowa State. The Gamecocks (4-1) were beaten by No. 8 N.C. State 54-46 on Thursday, but never trailed against the Cyclones (2-2) during the SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchup.

South Carolina guard Destiny Littleton finds a shot around Iowa State’s defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/ Matthew Putney)

Aliyah Boston and Brea Beal added 13 points each while Destanni Henderson had 12. Ashley Joens scored 32 points for Iowa State, which shot just 37.1% for the game and was outrebounded 50-24.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Ankeny Christian Academy 63, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 51

Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 55, Indianola 53

Essex 31, Cedar Bluff, NE. 25

Hinton 76, Westwood, Sloan 70

Panorama, Panora 61, IKM-Manning 53

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Atlantic 55, Griswold 15

Essex 49, Cedar Bluffs, Neb. 22

Indianola 67, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 50

Moulton-Udell 49, Orient-Macksburg 34

Panorama, Panora 64, IKM-Manning 58

Westwood, Sloan 67, Hinton 56

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

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 12 Iowa State dominated on defense in a 42-6 rout of West Virginia. The Cyclones move to the Big 12 championship game against No. 13 Oklahoma on Dec. 19. Iowa State scored touchdowns on its first three possessions and finished with 483 total yards against the Big 12’s top defense while holding West Virginia to 263. The Cyclones’ eight conference wins are the most in program history, and their 31-18 record the last four seasons is their best four-year stretch in the modern era that started in 1928.

UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12 championship game matchup is set between No. 12 Iowa State and No. 13 Oklahoma. Iowa State clinched a spot in its first title game and the best conference record in the regular season with a 42-6 home win over West Virginia. The five-time defending Big 12 champion Sooners later beat Baylor 27-14. The title game is Dec. 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma has won six games in a row since a 37-30 loss at Iowa State on Oct. 3. Iowa State has finished its regular season. Oklahoma has a game left, but holds all tiebreakers over Oklahoma State and Texas.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Spencer Petras threw three touchdown passes and No. 24 Iowa scored 35 straight points after trailing by two touchdowns early and beat Illinois 35-21. Petras was 18 of 28 for 220 yards, and Tyler Goodson had 19 rushes for 92 yards. Brandon Peters started 8 for 8 for 101 yards and two touchdowns for Illinois (2-4), but went 2 for 10 for 15 yards before being pulled for backup Isaiah Williams midway through the fourth quarter. Williams was 7 of 16 for 83 yards and a touchdown.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Adrian Martinez ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help Nebraska to a 37-27 victory over Purdue. Martinez completed 23 of 30 passes for 242 yards and rushed for another 45 yards for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska took a 34-13 lead on Martinez’s 1-yard touchdown run early in the second half. Purdue bounced back to narrow the deficit to 34-27 with two Jack Plummer touchdown passes. However, Nebraska regained control with an eight play, 79-yard drive capped by Connor Culp’s 32-yard field goal, his third, with 7:04 to play. Plummer completed 33 of 47 passes for 334 yards.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The big basketball matchup between No. 1 Gonzaga and No. 2 Baylor was called off Saturday. The game was scrapped hours before tip-off because of two positive COVID-19 tests in the Bulldogs program. A joint statement from the schools said one player and one nonplayer of the Gonzaga travel party tested positive. The unidentified player did not play in Wednesday’s game against West Virginia.

UNDATED (AP) — NBA teams that don’t comply with league rules designed to minimize the spread of the coronavirus this season could face major penalties such as forfeiting games or draft picks. The league also says it and the National Basketball Players Association will discuss players, coaches and other staff being required to receive a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. The NBA strongly urged teams to encourage players and others to get flu shots, and said that effective immediately, players, coaches and some essential staff must avoid bars, lounges, clubs, public gyms, spas and pool areas.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Spencer Petris threw three touchdown passes and No. 24 Iowa scored 35 unanswered points after trailing by two touchdowns early and beat Illinois 35-21. Petris was 18 of 28 for 220 yards for Iowa (5-2) and Tyler Goodson had 19 rushes for 92 yards.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is pressured by Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr. (99) and Roderick Perry II during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Brandon Peters started the 8-for-8 for 101 yards and two touchdowns for Illinois (2-4), but went 2-for-10 for 15 yards before being pulled for backup Isaiah Williams midway through the fourth quarter. Williams was 7 of 16 for 83 yards and a touchdown.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 12 Iowa State dominated on defense in a 42-6 rout of West Virginia to secure its first appearance in the Big 12 championship game. The Cyclones were assured a spot in the conference title game

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, left, runs in a touchdown as West Virginia defensive lineman Jalen Thornton, center, and cornerback Nicktroy Fortune, right, are late to the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Dec. 19 when TCU finished its win over Oklahoma State about the same time as kickoff against the Mountaineers. Iowa State scored touchdowns on its first three possessions and finished with 483 total yards against the Big 12’s top defense while holding West Virginia to 263.

Final Score: Iowa 85, Wisconsin 78

Game Notes:

• The Hawkeyes expanded their home-winning streak to 38 consecutive wins, ranking second in the country behind Baylor (57).
• Redshirt sophomore Kate Martin recorded career-high steals (3) and assists (6), and junior Monika Czinano tied her career-best steals (2).
• Sophomore Gabbie Marshall set season highs for points (15), assists (3) and tied her season-high steals (3), Czinano tallied nine rebounds for a season-high, and freshman Sharon Goodman tied her career-best rebounds (5).
• Four Hawkeyes scored in double figures, including junior Monika Czinano (18), freshman Caitlin Clark (23), Marshall (15), and sophomore McKenna Warnock (12).

Up Next: Iowa hosts Iowa State on Wed., Dec. 9 for the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Game. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. (CT), and the game will stream live on BTN+.

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Trae Berhow scored 19 points as Northern Iowa easily beat St. Ambrose 98-53. Noah Carter added 17 points while Bowen Born chipped in 16 for Northern Iowa. James Betz had 14 points. Berhow shot 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and grabbed six rebounds. John Kerr had 10 rebounds for the Fighting Bees.

The Atlantic-CAM wrestling team is off to a great start to the season. A night after taking down Underwood in a dual, the Trojans have won the Joe Fitch Invitational at Humboldt. Atlantic notched 236 points to edge out South O’Brien by 2 points.

Team Scores

Trojans Individual Placing:
106- Clevi Johnson 2nd
113- Cruz Weaver 5th
120- Ethan Follmann 1st
126- Joe Weaver 1st
132- Easton O’Brien 5th
138- Jaxson Bell 4th
145- Brian South 7th
152- Tanner O’Brien 5th
160- Jarrett Armstrong 3rd
170- Kadin Stutzman 1st
182- Payton Fewson 3rd
195- Brenden Casey 5th
220- Devin McKay 3rd
285- Tristan Dorscher 5th