The AHSTW Vikings had a tough time getting comfortable on the offensive end of the floor and couldn’t get the big shot to fall when they needed it on Saturday night. The Vikings suffered a 47-36 loss to Des Moines Christian in the 2A Substate 7 Final in Adel.

The game was a very low scoring affair, especially in the first half as Des Moines Christian led 18-13 at the break. The Lions used a 12-0 run to start the second quarter to grab the lead. They then went on an 8-0 run to start the second half to make it tough on the Vikings.

AHSTW would claw back within 5 toward the end of the game but could never get that next big shot to fall down. Des Moines Christian put the icing on the win when Carsen Thies threw up a hasty three in the corner that splashed in just before the shot clock expired to push the lead back to eight with just over a minute left.

Des Moines Christian was led by 18 points from Tate Platte and 14 from Thies. The Lions head back to the state tournament for the second time in three seasons.

AHSTW was led by 15 points from Senior Kyle Sternberg. The Vikings fall short of State by one game for the second straight season. They end a great season with a record of 21-3.

The UNI women’s basketball team won their final road game of the regular season 76-48 over Murray State on Saturday. The Panthers outscored the Racers 48-24 in the second half to pull away for the big win.

Grace Boffelit had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Maya McDermott chipped in 13 points.

UNI improved to 19-8 overall and 14-4 in MVC play.

The Drake women fell behind 25-14 by the end of the first quarter and ultimately dropped an 83-77 road game at Belmont. The Bulldogs outscored the Bruins by 8 in the second half but it was too little, too late.

Katie Dinnebier matched her career high with 24 points for Drake on 7 of 8 shooting from the field. The Bulldogs fall to 17-9 overall and 12-6 in the Valley.

Destinee Wells poured in 27 points and dished out 7 assists for Belmont. They improved to 19-10 overall and 15-3 in the Valley.

The Iowa State women’s basketball team outscored TCU 22-6 in the second quarter and scorched the Horned Frogs 84-56 on Saturday evening in Ames.

The Cyclones had four players score in double-figures, led by 22 points and 11 rebounds from Ashley Joens. Morgan Kane added 17 points and 8 boards, while Emily Ryan and Lexi Donarski each dropped in 12 points.

Iowa State improved to 18-8 on the season. TCU falls to 7-20.

Iowa made 6 of 9 three-pointers in the final minute and a half, including their last four in a row in the final 22 seconds to tie the game at 101 and send it to overtime. Payton Sandfort hit the final one with 3.3 seconds left to square it up. The Hawkeyes went on to win it 112-106 in overtime.

According to NCAA records, Iowa became only the fourth men’s Division I team to win after trailing by 11 or more with a minute to play in regulation.

Iowa’s late streak overcame the Spartans shooting 11 of 13 from 3-point range and 28 of 32 at the foul line in regulation.

Kris Murray led Iowa with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Tony Perkins added 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

Iowa improved to 18-11 overall. Michigan State got 31 points from Tyson Walker and 21 from Jaden Akins, but the fall to 17-11.

Iowa State was outscored 38-22 in the second half and fell at home to Oklahoma 61-50 on Saturday. The Cyclones led by five at half but couldn’t find much offense in the second half.

Oklahoma knocked down 10 of 23 from three-point range and out-rebounded the Cyclones 39-27.

Jacob Groves led the Sooners with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Grant Sherfield had 10 points and 3 boards. Tanner Groves added 9 points and 13 rebounds. The Sooners improved to 14-15.

Iowa State was led by 12 points from Gabe Kalscheur and freshman Tamin Lipsey added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Iowa State falls to 17-11.

Class 1A Boys Substate Finals

Substate 1 @ LeMars: Remsen St. Mary’s 49, Gehlen Catholic 38
Substate 2 @ Hampton-Dumont: Dunkerton 68, Newman Catholic 64
Substate 3 @ West Deleware: North Linn 72, Wapsie Valley 51
Substate 4 @ Solon: New London 70, Marquette Catholic 69
Substate 5 @ Ballard: Madrid 70, Baxter 54
Substate 6 @ Marshalltown: Gladbrook-Reinbeck 56, Lynville-Sully 53
Substate 7 @ Dallas Center-Grimes: Grand View Christian 106, ACGC 47
Substate 8 @ Glenwood: West Harrison 56, Bedford 40

Class 2A Boys Substate Finals

Substate 1 @ MOC-Floyd Valley: Western Christian 67, West Lyon 66
Substate 2 @ OABCIG: Kuemper Catholic 69, Sioux Central 67
Substate 3 @ Marshalltown: Roland-Story 55, Hudson 51
Substate 4 @ Charles City: MFL MarMac 57, Lake Mills 48
Substate 5 @ Dike-New Hartford: Monticello 56, Aplington-Parkersburg 53
Substate 6 @ Oskaloosa: Pella Christian 54, West Burlington 53
Substate 7 @ ADM: Des Moines Christian 47, AHSTW 36- ON KJAN
Substate 8 @ Sioux City East: Central Lyon 82, Treynor 57