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Northwestern beats No. 23 Notre Dame (AP)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:45:53 +0000

John Shurna scored a career-high 25 points and freshman Alex Marcotullio made a pair of key 3-pointers in the second half Friday night as Northwestern beat No. 23 Notre Dame 72-58 in the Chicago Invitational Challenge. Northwestern (4-1) will face Iowa State in the finals Saturday night at the UIC Pavilion.

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Iowa Defensive Back David Cato Injured in Car Accident

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:53:41 +0000

Iowa sophomore safety David Cato was involved in a two-vehicle collision around 10:00 a.m this past Sunday, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrolmen. As tweeted by Marc Morehouse from the Cedar Rapids Gazette , the Purcell Register reported that Cato, along with Iowa State cornerback Ter'ran Denton, were traveling southbound when their vehicle bumped an 18-wheeler, sending the car into an embankment on the side of the interstate. Thankfully, both Cato and Denton were wearing their seat belts, according to reports. Cato was treated for minor injuries at Purcell Municipal Hospital and released shortly after. Denton was transported to Norman Regional Hospital with a head injury. There is no indication of how serious and extensive his head injury is. The two men are friends from their days at Summit High School in Arlington, Texas, and were likely heading home to celebrate the holidays. "They were real lucky," Patrolman Chris Bonny told the Purcell Register . "They were two ...

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Iowa State Beats Tennessee State 84-53

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:10:36 +0000

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Marquis Gilstrap had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Iowa State never trailed in cruising past Tennessee State 84-53 Tuesday night.

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Conference Call: Oklahoma State on the rise in Big 12

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:51:43 +0000

Each week, Sporting News' Matt Hayes ranks the Division I-A conferences—and the teams within each league. 5. Big 12 1. Texas 2. Nebraska 3. Oklahoma State 4. Texas Tech 5. Oklahoma 6. Missouri 7. Kansas State 8. Texas A&M 9. Iowa State 10. Kansas 11. Baylor 12. Colorado Rising Oklahoma State: 'Pokes better hope QB Zac Robinson is ready to play this weekend in Bedlam, considering what's on the line: beating Oklahoma for first time since 2002 and earning a BCS bid. Falling Baylor: Bears have been lost on the field since the injury to star QB Robert Griffin. The change in quarterbacks hurt; the loss of leadership was even worse. Matt Hayes covers college football for Sporting News. E-mail him at mhayes@sportingnews.com .

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Missouri Tigers' top rusher Derrick Washington suffers first-half concussion

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:06:38 +0000

Missouri running back Derrick Washington has been sidelined by a concussion in the first half Saturday against Iowa State.

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Danario Alexander sets Missouri record for receiving yards in a season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:03:46 +0000

Danario Alexander broke Missouri's single-season record for yards receiving in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Iowa State.

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Seth Davis: Syracuse will go as far as the once-reluctant Johnson carries it

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:28:49 +0000

Unhappy at Iowa State, Wesley Johnson transferred to Syracuse and has become a vital player. Never was that more evident than when he led the Orange past UNC, says Seth Davis.

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3-Pointers: Cyclones making noise on offense

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:16:17 +0000

Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy analyzes what Thursday's buzz means to college basketball. Rock you like a Cyclone Iowa State is averaging 83.3 points per game, which seems a little like Taylor Swift covering a Black Sabbath tune. The Cyclones topped 80 only once last season, but their increased potency has meant star forward Craig Brackins no longer carrying the entire burden of the offense. "If I'm a distraction every game and I get double-teamed and that leaves somebody open—that's been a fun thing to see," Brackins said. "It takes a lot off of my shoulders. Last year, I was exhausted after certain games. It's a relief for me, and it's more fun." Brackins' early scoring average is at 15.3, down about 5 points, but don't read too much into that. In the team's biggest victory to date, over Drake, he went for 22 points and 10 rebounds. Under cover There are so many college basketball games that it's easy for some important ones to get lost in the ...

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Conference Call: Oklahoma State up, Kansas down

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:47:27 +0000

Each week, Sporting News' Matt Hayes ranks the Division I-A conferences—and the teams within each league. 4. BIG 12 1. Texas 2. Nebraska 3. Oklahoma State 4. Oklahoma 5. Texas Tech 6. Missouri 7. Kansas State 8. Iowa State 9. Kansas 10. Texas A&M 11. Baylor 12. Colorado Rising Oklahoma State: Cowboys have won seven of eight since unthinkable loss to Houston, and could win 10 games for the first time since 1988. Falling Kansas: Five straight wins to begin the season, followed by five straight losses for the North Division favorite. KU hasn't lost seven in a row since 2002—when it finished 2-10. Matt Hayes covers college football for Sporting News. E-mail him at mhayes@sportingnews.com .

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