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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Surging Cyclones: Stifling defense keeps wins coming for ISU

By Eric Olson Jan. 18, 2023 02:51 PM EST
Once again, Iowa State is doing what it wasn't supposed to do. The

Mississippi State's Tyler Stevenson (14) makes a jump shot against Drake's Tucker DeVries (12) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John S. Peterson)
Drake hands No. 15 Mississippi State its first loss, 58-52

By Eric Olson Dec. 20, 2022 07:39 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Roman Penn scored 19 points, Sardaar Calhoun made four of his

Nebraska's Juwan Gray reacts after he was called for foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 4 Boilermakers hold off Nebraska 65-62 in overtime

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2022 05:05 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Purdue star Zach Edey was getting double- and triple-teamed

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery react to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jimmy V Classic more than game for Iowa's Patrick McCaffery

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2022 03:45 PM EST
Iowa's meeting with No. 15 Duke at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night is more

Nebraska plays against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Walker scores 22, Huskers upset No. 7 Creighton 63-53

By Eric Olson Dec. 04, 2022 06:40 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Sam Griesel grew up in Lincoln watching his hometown Nebraska

Creighton's Baylor Scheierman (55) makes a layup against UC Riverside during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 10 Bluejays head to Maui off easy win over UC Riverside

By Eric Olson Nov. 17, 2022 10:24 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Now things get serious for Creighton. The 10th

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against Holy Cross during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kalkbrenner leads No. 10 Creighton past Holy Cross 94-65

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2022 11:10 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half,

North Dakota's Tsotne Tsartsidze (10) dunks against Creighton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Tsartsidze scored 16 points during North Dakota's 96-61 loss to Creighton. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kalkbrenner leads No. 9 Creighton in 96-61 rout of N Dakota

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2022 10:52 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After a flat performance in its opener, No. 9 Creighton looked

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott watches as his team plays against St. Thomas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 9 Creighton overcomes cold shooting, beats St. Thomas

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2022 10:24 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — As St. Thomas threatened to pull the biggest upset of college

Iowa State University guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) poses during men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune via AP)
Cyclones hoping they can build on surprise run to Sweet 16

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2022 01:53 PM EDT
T.J. Otzelberger will be hard-pressed to top what he did in his first season at Iowa

FILE - Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) drives against Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) and Johnny Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Walker is the top returning scorer and rebounder. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Heat on Hoiberg after 3 straight 20-loss seasons at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Fred Hoiberg enters his fourth season at Nebraska needing to

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Edey is one of the most intimidating players in the conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 11:20 AM EDT
It's a season of change in the Big Ten. Indiana is the preseason choice

Texas shortstop Trey Faltine (0) loses the ball while trying to throw to first in the fourth inning against Notre Dame during an NCAA College World Series baseball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches

By Eric Olson Jun. 24, 2022 02:31 AM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Anthony Holman is the highest-ranking NCAA official at the College

Iowa State's Aljaz Kunc reacts during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Wisconsin Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. Iowa State won 54-49. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
From 2 wins to Sweet 16: Iowa St turnaround built on defense

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2022 05:28 PM EDT
No one saw these Iowa State Cyclones coming, not after they won just two games and

Saint Peter's players celebrate after defeating Murray State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2022 08:08 PM EDT
Top seeds Gonzaga, Kansas and Arizona are in. So is little Saint Peter’s, the giant

FILE - Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg and special assistant to the head coach Doc Sadler watch from the sideline during the second half during an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, on March 1, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg announced on Friday, March 18, 2022, that as part of the restructuring of his men’s basketball staff, the position of Special Assistant to the Head Coach has been eliminated, and Doc Sadler will depart the Nebraska program. (AP Photo/John Peterson, File)
Hoiberg's plans for Cornhuskers no longer include Doc Sadler

By Eric Olson Mar. 18, 2022 01:52 PM EDT
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announced Friday he had eliminated the position of

Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) defends as Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) looks to shoot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 74-63. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
D-II star Hawkins finishes with dream season at Creighton

By Eric Olson Mar. 14, 2022 11:58 AM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton's Ryan Hawkins is leading a charmed life as a basketball

Bryant guard Peter Kiss celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of the Northeast Conference men's NCAA college basketball championship game against Wagner, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Smithfield, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bryant loves Peter Kiss when he's going off, or lipping off

By Eric Olson Mar. 13, 2022 08:20 PM EDT
Casual college basketball fans and those who only tune in for the NCAA Tournament are

FILE - Nebraska's Bryce McGowens (5) plays against Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. is McGowens is The Associated Press newcomer of the year in the Big Ten Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Badgers' Johnny Davis, Greg Gard take AP Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST
Wisconsin's Johnny Davis is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) grabs a rebound against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Big Ten This Week: Illini host Iowa with high finish on line

By Eric Olson Mar. 04, 2022 02:17 AM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF