
Panthers Edge Tigers in Narrow 9-7 Victory
Knoxville's baseball squad fell to Grinnell 9-7 after a late rally by the Panthers turned the tide.
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Knoxville's baseball squad fell to Grinnell 9-7 after a late rally by the Panthers turned the tide.

Bennett Stirtz, Iowa’s standout guard, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies and immediately dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, joining a new‑look roster that includes former teammate Payton Sandfort and forward Aday Mara.

With a blend of transfers and returning talent, the Golden Bears aim to replicate last season’s success and push for a higher win total.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control has conditionally approved a 35‑second shot clock for basketball, with a full‑season vote scheduled for April 2027. If passed, the rule would become mandatory in all varsity games by the 2028‑29 season, aligning Wisconsin with a national trend that already sees 32 states using the clock.

Senior Cole Smith becomes the first NIU baseball player in 30 years to be named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team, highlighting a season that saw the Huskies win a program-record 36 games and capture their first MAC title.

The Virginia Tech men's basketball team will meet Iowa on Nov. 10 at the Tyson Events Center, a game that underscores a dominant series history and adds a new chapter to the teams' NCAA rivalry.

A detailed look at how incoming transfers, a wave of freshmen and a strategic addition at tailback position Iowa State football for a breakthrough season.
A look at the Iowa-born athletes who dominated high school and college play, earned NBA championships, and left a lasting mark on the sport.
Iowa State's basketball program has transformed from a modest outfit into an NBA talent factory, driven by savvy coaching, community-backed NIL deals and a pipeline of future draftees.

The Iowa Yellow Jackets clinched their first state football championship in 2025, delivering a 50‑43 win over the North DeSoto Griffins and celebrating a milestone for the community.

Bennett Stirtz is projected to be selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder after a standout college season that showcased his playmaking and shooting.

Starting in 2027, the women's tournament will be held in St. Louis, joining the men's event and introducing a new format that grants byes to the top two teams.
Iowa State University will begin selling beer and wine inside its flagship venues, ending a historic no‑re‑entry rule and sparking conversation about the future of college‑sport traditions.

A historic recruiting class and a streak of March Madness appearances mark a new era for the Cyclones under T.J. Otzelberger.

Facing financial strain, Iowa State will begin selling alcoholic beverages at its major sports venues, earmarking the new revenue for education, wellness, and safety enhancements.

Iowa State University is introducing alcohol sales at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum to address financial pressures in college athletics, implementing strict age verification, purchase limits, and designated sales areas while allocating proceeds to education, wellness, and public safety initiatives.

Austin Watson’s second season with the Griffins combined offensive production with a league‑leading penalty count, highlighting a year of milestones and resilience.

A look at how time of possession, turnover margin and yards after catch are driving the Hawkeyes’ strategy heading into the next season.
As USA TODAY marks the nation’s 250th anniversary, Iowa’s top female basketball players are highlighted for their historic scoring feats, community impact, and lasting influence on the game.

An analysis of Iowa's time of possession, turnover margin and yards after catch reveals how the Hawkeyes are shaping a strategy that could redefine their competitiveness in the upcoming season
Michigan State expects up to five players to be drafted in the first round, highlighted by defenseman Chase Reid’s top‑five projection and his impressive junior statistics.

The Cyclones will field a markedly different squad next year after losing Joshua Jefferson, Nate Heise, Tamin Lipsey and Momcilovic, with transfers like JaQuan Johnson expected to lead the offense.

The PCM baseball team edged Grand View Christian 7‑4, while the softball team fell 2‑1 in extra innings, leaving both squads with momentum heading into their next matchup.
Dwayle Smith, a 5‑foot‑11, 175‑pound defensive back from Saint Frances Academy, announced his commitment to Iowa on June 19, marking the first verbal pledge in the university's 2028 recruiting haul.