Friday’s Scores

Vanderbilt 3, NC State 1: Vanderbilt picked up the win against a decimated NC State squad. The Wolpack were forced to play without 14 players due to health and safety protocols after a number of players tested positive for COVID-19. Normally Vanderbilt would have to win again to advance to the final but Saturday’s elimination game was called off due to COVID-19 protocols at the CWS. NC State’s season ends abruptly at 37-19.

Texas 8, Mississippi State 5: Texas forced an elimination game on Saturday against the Bulldogs with a three run 9th inning. After two Longhorns reached on walks, Ivan Melendez belted a homer to bring 3 runs across. That three run lead held up in the bottom half for the Horns after a nearly 2 and a half hour rain delay.

Saturday’s Schedule

Game 13: Texas vs. Mississippi State | 6 p.m. CT | ESPN2

Hawkeye Ten Conference

St. Albert 19, Logan-Magnolia 8

Western Iowa Conference

Earlham 3, Audubon 2
Tri-Center 15, ACGC 5

Rolling Valley Conference

CAM 12, Ar-We-Va 1
Exira-EHK, Boyer Valley
Woodbine 15, Glidden-Ralston 0

Pride of Iowa Conference

Central Decatur 10, Nodaway Valley 5
Lenox 10, East Union 0
Southeast Warren 13, Southwest Valley 3

Other Scores

Bishop Heelan 10, CB Thomas Jefferson 0 (Game 1)
Bishop Heelan 13, CB Thomas Jefferson 0 (Game 2)
Lamoni 15, Orient-Macksburg 0

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Atlantic 8, Kuemper Catholic 2
St. Albert 3, Shenandoah 1 (Game 1)
St. Albert 4, Shenandoah 3 (Game 2)
St. Albert 11, Missouri Valley 4

Western Iowa Conference

Earlham 10, Audubon 0
Logan-Magnolia 12, Treynor 0

Rolling Valley Conference

Ar-We-Va 3, CAM 2
Exira-EHK 5, Boyer Valley 2
Woodbine 12, Glidden-Ralston 1

Pride of Iowa Conference

Central Decatur 5, Nodaway Valley 4
Lenox 11, East Union 2
Southeast Warren 12, Southwest Valley 0

Roland-Story Tournament

Glenwood 6, Ogden 2
Roland-Story 20, Glenwood 1

Spencer Tournament 

LeMars 11, Denison-Schleswig 2
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 13, Denison-Schleswig 8
Spencer 11, Denison-Schleswig 5
Newell-Fonda 16, LeMars 3

Other Scores

ACGC 9, Woodward-Granger 7
Lamoni 10, Orient-Macksburg 0

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa athletic department announced its comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness program – FLIGHT – on Friday. FLIGHT is a cross-departmental effort that creates and oversees NIL educational programming for Hawkeye student-athletes. The program equips Iowa student-athletes with the tools necessary to strengthen their NIL potential.

“As we navigate this new era of college athletics and Name, Image, Likeness, we are fully committed to supporting our student-athletes throughout the process,” said Gary Barta, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. “Our FLIGHT program equips them with the tools and knowledge to build their personal brands, allowing them to be at the forefront of NIL opportunities.”

Through the department’s expanded partnership with INFLCR, all Iowa student-athletes will have access to tools that will help them excel in the NIL era. Those tools include educational training in the areas of branding, social media, entrepreneurship, networking, and finance through the INFLCR+ Storyteller Playbook, and access to fair market and social strategy evaluations for each student-athletes’ personal social media profiles.

“It’s been great working with the Hawkeyes on building their student-athletes’ brands, and we couldn’t be more excited for the launch of FLIGHT,” said INFLCR CEO Jim Cavale.

“Iowa Athletics is positioning itself to be one of the most forward-thinking programs in the nation, and FLIGHT will help prepare current student-athletes and future recruits for success at Iowa.”

INFLCR+ also allows the compliance office to track all NIL deals to ensure compliance with NCAA legislation.

“We’ve had a partnership with INFLCR for several years, and our student-athletes have successfully utilized its photo and video delivery system,” Barta added. “We are thrilled to expand our relationship and give all of our student-athletes the opportunity to understand their NIL rights and receive training and resources to enhance their NIL potential.”

Empower:

FLIGHT empowers all Iowa student-athletes, providing them with education materials, NIL resources, up-to-date business and social media strategies, professional connections, and more.

Educate:

FLIGHT provides educational programming, including courses on branding, social media usage, entrepreneurship, networking, and finance.

Take Flight:

FLIGHT equips Iowa student-athletes with the tools necessary to build their personal brands, and capitalize on their earning potential while also providing opportunities and educational experiences that will benefit them throughout their time at Iowa and in their careers inside or outside of athletics.

About INFLCR Plus

INFLCR’s NIL team assists college athletic departments in the implementation of content, compliance, and recruiting strategies to support athletics programs navigating new challenges and dynamics coming from eventual student-athlete Name, Image, and Likeness commercial activities. INFLCR’s Plus offerings equip athletics staff with the software, assets, and guidance to maximize their messaging to potential recruits, while providing unique insights for current student-athletes looking to build their brands and benefit from future NIL opportunities.

As athletic departments launch custom NIL programs at their institutions, INFLCR’s NIL team

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will return to South Dakota for a nonconference game against Utah State on Dec. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes and Aggies will meet at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Tickets will go on sale at a later date. Television coverage will determine a start time.

Iowa will play at the Pentagon for the third time overall and second straight season after taking on then-No. 1 Gonzaga last year. Utah State played three games on Heritage Court in 2020 during the inaugural Crossover Classic. The Pentagon has hosted 54 NCAA Division I men’s college basketball games since opening in 2013.

“Putting these matchups together and bringing in high-caliber programs like Iowa and Utah State to Sioux Falls is always a thrill for us,” said Steve Young, president of Sanford Sports. “We’re excited to welcome back the Aggies and Hawkeyes in consecutive years and especially want to thank Coach McCaffery for being a constant supporter of what we do at the Pentagon. This game promises to produce an electrifying atmosphere with the best basketball fans in the country watching these two teams play in person.”

A member of the Big Ten Conference, Iowa is coming off a 22-9 season and a third-place conference finish with a mark of 14-6. The Hawkeyes advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Oregon. Iowa led the NCAA in assists per game (19.2) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.02), and ranked fifth in scoring offense (83.7) in 2021. Its assist-to-turnover ratio established a new NCAA single-season record, while its scoring average was the program’s highest in 32 years. The Hawkeyes return multiple upperclassmen and a number of players with starting experience.

“We are eager to return to Sioux Falls for a third time and challenge a successful Utah State program,” said Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. “The community and Sanford Pentagon staff always welcome us with open arms and provide a first-class experience. This will be another great opportunity for our fans in the northern part of the state to see our team play.”

First-year head coach Ryan Odom inherits a Utah State team that went 20-9 last season. Odom spent the last five seasons at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where in 2018 his team became the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament when the Retrievers defeated Virginia.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be returning to the Sanford Pentagon and excited to compete against an excellent Iowa basketball program,” said Utah State head coach Ryan Odom. “This event will be a great experience for our players and Aggie fans.”

This will be the fourth meeting between Utah State and Iowa. The Hawkeyes won the first two contests, while the Aggies won the last meeting in 2007.