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  • Penn State target, top wrestling recruit Bo Bassett nearing commitment


    Bo Bassett — the top wrestling prospect in the country, a Penn State target and a star at Bishop McCort — is close to a final decision in his high-profile recruitment.

    Bassett announced on Sunday that he will be revealing his commitment this week. FloWrestling Radio Live posted that the Johnstown native will call in with a “major update” at 11 a.m. Monday.

    Bassett, a 2021 U17 gold medalist, is the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class and is one of the most sought after prospects in recent memory.

    After fielding interest from every major program in the country, Bassett’s seven finalists are Penn State, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Rutgers and Virginia Tech.

    “After an amazing recruiting process, lots of great conversations, miles, weekends, texts and prayers, I have my mind made up and this week I will be making my commitment live on Flo Wrestling,” Bassett wrote on social media. “When I narrowed it down to the final 7, I feel like I couldn’t make a bad choice.”



    Penn State target, top wrestling recruit Bo Bassett nearing commitment

    Bo Bassett, one of the top wrestling recruits in the country, is nearing his college commitment decision and all signs point to Penn State as the frontrunner. The 17-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has garnered attention from top wrestling programs across the country, but it appears that the Nittany Lions have made a strong impression on him.

    Bassett, who is a two-time national champion and has a perfect record in high school competition, has visited Penn State multiple times and has formed strong relationships with the coaching staff. Head coach Cael Sanderson and his team have a track record of developing top talent and winning national championships, which is attractive to Bassett as he looks to continue his wrestling career at the collegiate level.

    While nothing is official yet, sources close to the situation indicate that Bassett is close to making his decision and that Penn State is the likely destination. Fans of the Nittany Lions wrestling program are eagerly awaiting the news, as adding a talent like Bassett to their roster would be a major boost for the team’s future success.

    Stay tuned for updates on Bo Bassett’s commitment decision and the impact it will have on the Penn State wrestling program.

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  • Bo Bassett recruiting update: Micah Parsons gives Penn State pitch to top wrestling prospect


    Dallas Cowboys star and Penn State alum Micah Parsons made his pitch to No. 1 wrestling recruit Bo Bassett Sunday.

    With news that Bassett will announce his decision early this week, Parsons made a last ditch effort to try and convince Bassett to come wrestle for the Nittany Lions. Basically, Bassett would add generational talent to the already No. 1 Penn State wrestling team.

    Parsons, a noted college wrestling fans especially of his alma mater, clearly wants Bassett to don the classic PSU singlet.

    “After seeing Penn state domination it can’t be any other choice!!! We have the best environment and wrestling room in the country! That’s facts! Come join the greatest legacy ever created!!,” Parsons wrote on Twitter.

    Bassett is MatScouts’ No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2026 and one of the most sought after prospects in recent memory. Recently, Bassett won his third Ironman title, this time at 144 pounds and had tech falls over six straight opponents.

    As a reminder, here was the schedule of visits for Bassett throughout his recruitment:

    Sep 20-22: Michigan
    Oct 25-27: Iowa
    Nov 1-3: Penn State
    Nov 8-10: Ohio State
    Nov 15-17: Virginia Tech
    Nov 22-24: Oklahoma State
    Jan 24-26: Rutgers

    The top prospect’s visits have been watched with close eyes as Bassett could be seen as a program changer, along with younger brothers Keegan Bassett (2028) and Melvin Miller (2027). All of them wrestle for Bishop McCort (Pa.), which is considered one of, if not the top high school wrestling team in the country this year.

    Other top prospect Jax Forrest, who’s No. 2 pound for pound, is Bassett’s teammate. He revealed his top 10 schools back in September, but has not eliminated nor provided a recent update as he goes about his visits. 

    “Some wrestlers don’t like this process, but I can honestly say I am really enjoying it,” Bassett said in a previous newsletter. “My view is, I only get to do the recruiting process once, so I am going to enjoy it and have fun with it. I sometimes like to do things different and hope everyone likes these updates.

    “When I was in elementary school, I would have done anything to follow along with Spencer Lee, Jason Nolf or Zain Retherford recruiting process.”



    Bo Bassett, the top wrestling prospect in the nation, is receiving some high praise from a fellow Penn State standout. Micah Parsons, a star linebacker for the Nittany Lions football team, recently gave his pitch to Bassett about joining the Penn State wrestling program.

    In a recent interview, Parsons spoke highly of the wrestling program at Penn State and the opportunities it provides for student-athletes. He highlighted the strong coaching staff, the winning tradition, and the supportive community at Penn State.

    Parsons also emphasized the benefits of being a student-athlete at Penn State, pointing to the world-class facilities, academic support, and networking opportunities available to student-athletes.

    With Bassett being one of the most sought-after wrestling recruits in the country, it’s no surprise that Penn State is making a strong push to land him. And with Parsons’ endorsement, it’s clear that the Nittany Lions have a compelling pitch to offer the talented young wrestler.

    It remains to be seen where Bassett will ultimately decide to take his talents, but with the backing of Micah Parsons and the Penn State wrestling program, the Nittany Lions are certainly in a strong position to land the standout prospect. Stay tuned for more updates on Bo Bassett’s recruitment process.

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  • UCLA Makes Stunning Comeback on Floor to Edge Michigan State


    LOS ANGELES – In front of a crowd of 10,681 in Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom and a nationally-televised audience on FOX, No. 6 UCLA made an exhilarating comeback in the final rotation to defeat No. 5 Michigan State, 197.300-197.200. The Bruins trailed by seven-tenths of a point before scoring a national-best 49.800 on floor exercise, capped by a meet-clinching perfect 10.0 from Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles. 

    The Bruins (6-2 overall, 3-0 in the Big Ten) are well-known for their floor parties, but Saturday’s party was a full-out rave, with each competitor building up the scores. Leadoff performer Emily Lee started with a 9.875 on her first floor routine of the year. Emma Malabuyo followed with a 9.900. Freshman Macy McGowan scored her first career 9.950. Brooklyn Moors and Chae Campbell went back-to-back with 9.975s, setting the stage for Chiles’ fifth career 10 on floor.

    With UCLA surging and regaining all of the momentum in the room, Michigan State could not hold on to its lead, scoring 49.000 on balance beam. After their final competitor Gabrielle Stephen finished with a 9.825 to give the Spartans a one-tenth lead, the fate of the meet rested in Chiles’ hands. Needing a 9.925 to win the meet for UCLA, the junior delivered with a 10.0 to give the Bruins the narrow victory.

    “That was incredible. It was one of those moments in sport that you live for. It was a really special moment,” said The R.C. Rothman UCLA Head Gymnastics Coach Janelle McDonald. “I couldn’t be more proud of their resilience and their fight and grit in that moment. That said a lot about who our team is.”

    The meet started out close, with UCLA taking a 49.350-49.300 lead after recording a season-high on vault. Chiles led the team with a 9.925 to match her season best, McGowan scored a new career-high of 9.900, and Campbell earned a 9.875. Freshman Riley Jenkins made her collegiate debut, scoring a 9.850 on a Yurchenko 1.5. Michigan State kept it close with a 49.300 on uneven bars, led by Sage Kellerman’s 9.925. 

    UCLA continued fighting in rotation two, with Campbell, Mika Webster-Longin and Emma Malabuyo starting with consecutive marks of 9.850, all season-highs for each gymnast. Frida Esparza also added a 9.850, but the Bruins finished with a 49.150 after a mishap on the low bar from Chiles. Meanwhile, Michigan State had a historic vault rotation, recording a school record 49.600, the highest vault score in the nation this season. Three Spartans, Olivia Zsarmani, Nikki Smith and Kellerman, each scored 9.950s, enabling Michigan State to take the lead, 98.900-98.500. 

    The Spartans increased their lead in rotation three after scoring 49.300 on floor to UCLA’s 49.000 on beam. The Bruins started with back-to-back 9.850s from Emily Lee and Chiles, but Malabuyo owas the only other Bruin to score above 9.7, earning a meet-winning 9.925. 

    Down 148.200-147.500, the Bruins needed to be nearly perfect to try to catch Michigan State, and they nearly were, recording the No. 4 floor score in school history and the team’s highest floor since also scoring 49.800 on Feb. 23, 2020. This was just the sixth score of 49.800 or higher by any UCLA team on any event. 

    The Bruins will next compete in Washington on Friday, Feb. 7, taking on the Huskies at 6:30 pm PT. 

    Team Standings

    1. UCLA 197.300

    2. Michigan State 197.200

    Individual Event Winners

    All-Around: Nikki Smith, Michigan State (39.425)

    Vault: Olivia Zsarmani, Nikki Smith, Sage Kellerman, Michigan State (9.950)

    Uneven Bars: Sage Kellerman, Michigan State (9.925)

    Balance Beam: Emma Malabuyo, UCLA (9.925)

    Floor Exercise: Jordan Chiles, UCLA (10.00)

     





    In a nail-biting showdown, UCLA’s gymnastics team pulled off a stunning comeback on the floor exercise to edge out Michigan State in a thrilling competition. The Bruins were down heading into the final rotation, but delivered flawless routines to clinch the win in dramatic fashion. From high-flying tumbling passes to perfect landings, UCLA showed why they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of collegiate gymnastics. Congratulations to the Bruins on their incredible victory! #GoBruins #UCLAGymnastics #StunningComeback

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  • No. 5 Michigan State Falls in Road Battle with No. 6 Bruins


    LOS ANGELES – In a battle until the very last routine, No. 5 Michigan State gymnastics fell to sixth-ranked UCLA, 197.300-197.200, Saturday afternoon in Pauley Pavilion. 

    MSU falls to 5-2 (2-1 B1G), while UCLA moves to 6-2 (3-0 B1G). The Spartans broke 197.000 for the second time this season and earned their second-highest score of the season with their 197.200. 

    “What an amazing meet with obvious highs and not-so-highs, but the environment in Pauley was insane and we knew the competition was tough and that it’d be close,” said head coach Mike Rowe.  “We could’ve made up for one tenth in numerous places. I was happy with our bars start, but we stuck two of six dismounts. The team moved on to vault, knowing that we had what we needed to put us ahead, and they were on fire. So proud of our vault line up for stepping up, taking charge and doing what they do in practice every day. A new program record too. I thought we had a pretty decent “Floor Party” going on with a couple of slight landing faults but still true to our performance level and having a great time with it.  Going to beam wasn’t typical but once again, I thought we’d hold our lead and be okay.  We still have room for improvement on every event and we definitely will be better on every event. It’s only week five and a there’s a lot of season left and we will be better. Happy to grab a 197 on the road to help our NQS for post-season seeding.”

    MSU captured event titles on both vault and bars, while junior Nikki Smith earned her third all-around title of the season with a 39.475. The Spartans also put up a program-record 49.600 on vault to highlight the meet. 

    With the Bruins on vault and Spartans on bars, UCLA took a narrow 49.350-49.300 lead over the MSU after the first rotation. Kellerman led the Spartans in the fifth spot with a season-high tying 9.925 to win her second event title of the season on the event. Fifth-year senior Delanie Harkness captured runner-up honors with a 9.875 and freshman Amy Doyle tied a career-high 9.850 to finish in a tie for third. Senior Gabrielle Stephen and junior Olivia Zsarmani scored 9.825s. 

    A spectacular vault rotation gave the Spartans a 98.900-98.500 lead over the Bruins at the halfway point. MSU stuck four out of six vaults for the second week in a row and for its program-record 49.600, which was also the highest score on the event by any team in the country this season. Kellerman, Smith and Zsarmani shared the event title with matching 9.950s. Smith’s score was her fourth 9.950 in five meets on the event and her fourth stick on vault this season. Doyle posted the first 9.900 score of her career on the event with a stuck, career-high 9.900. Sophomore MaKayla Tucker led off with a 9.850 and and Stephen scored a 9.800. 

    MSU increased its lead over the Bruins to 0.70 after a 49.300 on floor in the third rotation. Smith earned the best score of the night on the event for MSU with a 9.900. Stephen scored a 9.875, while Tucker and Harkness scored 9.850s and Schulte earned a 9.825 in the anchor spot. 

    The Spartans closed the meet on beam with a 49.000. Smith finished second to lead the Spartans with a season-high tying 9.875, while Stephen anchored with a 9.825 and Schulte added a 9.800. The final result came down to the last routine of the meet, as UCLA’s Jordan Chiles 10.000 in UCLA’s sixth and final floor routine put the Bruins up a tenth after UCLA scored a 9.900, 9.950 and a pair of 9.975s in the four routines prior for a 49.800 on the event. 

    Stephen finished third in the all-around behind Smith and UCLA’s Chae Campbell with a 39.325. 

    MSU returns home on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. against Minnesota at Jenison Field House. The meet will stream on B1G+. 



    In a highly anticipated matchup between two top-10 teams, No. 5 Michigan State fell short on the road against No. 6 UCLA. Despite putting up a valiant effort, the Spartans couldn’t overcome the Bruins’ strong offensive performance.

    The game was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, with both teams trading leads throughout. Michigan State’s defense struggled to contain UCLA’s high-powered offense, allowing the Bruins to score at will.

    Despite the loss, the Spartans showed resilience and fought until the final buzzer. They will look to bounce back and learn from this tough road loss as they continue their quest for a successful season.

    The matchup between Michigan State and UCLA was a thrilling display of top-tier college basketball, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of both teams. Fans can expect more exciting games from these powerhouse programs as the season progresses.

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  • Jordan Chiles scores perfect 10 in UCLA gymnastics’ comeback win over Michigan State – Daily News


    LOS ANGELES — The No. 6 UCLA gymnastics team keyed in on the intensity of floor exercise in the fourth and final rotation of the meet to pull off a comeback win over No. 5 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon.

    Chiles was battling illness all week and had a 104-degree fever on Wednesday but still managed to score a perfect 10.0 with her Prince-themed routine that allowed UCLA to edge Michigan State 197.300-197.200.

    The 197.300 extends UCLA’s streak of scoring 197 or higher to four meets.

    “I’ve done the flu game once before,” Chiles said. “If you take it back to 2017. It’s not fun but I knew in that moment that no matter what, how strong I am and I have people around me that can help me and support me. At the end of the day, we’re going to just keep pushing forward and I knew what my role was.”

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    Emma Malabuyo finished first on balance beam and UCLA claimed the top four spots in floor exercise to hand Michigan State its first Big Ten loss of the season.

    UCLA (6-2 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) was trailing by roughly one point heading into floor — an event that it ranked second nationally in. Emily Lee made her season debut in the event and kicked off the team’s signature “floor party” with a 9.875.

    The individual scores steadily climbed after that and each gymnast scored 9.900 or above. Brooklyn Moors and Chae Campbell each hit 9.975, which marked a career-high for Moors, to help boost UCLA to a nation-high 49.800 event score.

    “We literally had no words after that,” Moors said. “We put everything we had and more into that last rotation. I think it’s just knowing that the work we’re doing is paying off and we’ll see more tens soon.”

    UCLA led early on but fell behind at the midway point of the meet, which was the first gymnastics meet to ever be televised nationally on FOX.

    The fourth-ranked vault squad in the nation allowed Michigan State (5-2, 2-1) to take a 98.900-98.500 lead. Three out of six gymnasts recorded a 9.950 on vault for a 49.600 team score — which outdid the Bruins’ 49.350.

    Chiles scored a team-best 9.925 on vault but had a major deduction on uneven bars that hurt UCLA’s overall event score. No gymnasts surpassed a 9.850, which resulted in a season-low team score of 49.150.

    Chiles recovered from the uncharacteristic performance and an impromptu dismount change on bars to hit a sharp routine on balance beam. She scored a 9.850 in her second competitive appearance of the season in the event.

    “One thing about me when I’m sick is I forget how my brain works on bars,” Chiles said. “I just got frustrated and was like, I already forgot to do my pirouette, I forgot to do a while skill so I might as well do a double layout. I just need to get off of bars.”

    Ciena Alipio’s score suffered a deduction when she fell on beam before calmly resuming the choreography with a side leg extension. Malabuyo was the next and final competitor on the apparatus, and her experience showed.

    The Philippines Olympian danced next to the beam while waiting for her cue to perform, then delivered a 9.925 score to anchor the Bruins and get them to a 49.00 event score.

    “Her getting up and nailing that beam routine was critical in resetting the tone,” head coach Janelle McDonald said. “It allowed us to go to floor and compete freely and aggressively. Emma has an incredible energy about her.”

    UCLA secured the win on national television and in front of a Pauley Pavilion crowd of 10,681 during its annual alumni meet.

    “Everyone really rallied behind us and we could feel that when we were coming from behind,” Campbell said. “It’s always special. We love drama, apparently.”

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    Jordan Chiles, a standout gymnast for UCLA, delivered a flawless performance on the uneven bars, earning a perfect 10 and leading her team to a thrilling comeback victory over Michigan State. The Bruins were trailing behind their opponents for most of the meet, but Chiles’ stunning routine helped turn the tide in their favor.

    Chiles, who is known for her grace and precision on the bars, wowed the crowd and judges with her impeccable routine, showcasing her incredible talent and skill. Her perfect score not only secured the win for UCLA but also solidified her status as one of the top gymnasts in the country.

    The team’s victory was a true testament to their resilience and determination, as they fought back from behind to claim the win in dramatic fashion. With Chiles leading the way, UCLA is poised for a successful season ahead.

    Congratulations to Jordan Chiles and the UCLA gymnastics team on their impressive victory!

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  • Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly Leaving Buckeyes for NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders


    Ohio State will have two new coordinators in 2025.

    Chip Kelly is leaving the Buckeyes after one year as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to become the offensive coordinator of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.

    He becomes the third assistant coach to leave Ohio State this offseason, joining defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and offensive line coach Justin Frye. Knowles left the Buckeyes to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State while Frye left Ohio State to become the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line coach.

    Per the terms of the three-year contract Kelly signed with Ohio State last year, Kelly will owe Ohio State a $350,000 buyout for leaving Ohio State to become an NFL assistant coach.

    Kelly had expressed interest in becoming an NFL offensive coordinator last offseason before he became Ohio State’s offensive coordinator. Kelly joined Ohio State’s staff last February, replacing Bill O’Brien when he left Ohio State after just three weeks as offensive coordinator to become the head coach at Boston College.

    Ryan Day turned to Kelly, who Day’s had a close relationship with since Kelly was his offensive coordinator during his playing days at the University of New Hampshire, to take over Ohio State’s offensive play calling in 2024, marking the first time in Day’s six-year tenure as head coach that he delegated play-calling duties.

    With Kelly calling Ohio State’s offensive plays and coaching the Buckeyes’ quarterbacks, Ohio State scored 35.7 points per game – an increase of more than five points per game from 2023 – and Will Howard completed a school-record 73% of his passes while leading the Buckeyes to a national championship.

    Now, Ohio State will be looking for a new offensive coordinator for the third year in a row. The Buckeyes previously promoted Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator in 2023 after Kevin Wilson left to become the head coach at Tulsa, though Hartline – who now holds the title of co-offensive coordinator – was not the primary play-caller in that role.

    While it’s possible Ohio State could turn to a familiar face like Wilson (who remains in the job market after Tulsa fired him in November) or Hartline to be the offensive coordinator again in 2025, Ohio State should have no shortage of interest from coordinators around the country in the opportunity to lead an offense that will feature a host of talented players led by superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

    Kelly returns to the NFL for the first time since he was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013-15 and the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. He went on to be the head coach at UCLA from 2018-23 before leaving that post to join Day’s staff last offseason, citing a desire to spend more time coaching football rather than the CEO aspects of being a head coach.



    Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly Leaving Buckeyes for NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders

    In a shocking turn of events, Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has announced that he will be leaving the Buckeyes to join the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders as their new offensive coordinator. Kelly, who has been with Ohio State for the past two seasons, has reportedly been offered a lucrative contract by the Raiders that he simply couldn’t turn down.

    Kelly’s departure comes as a blow to Ohio State fans, who have grown accustomed to his innovative offensive schemes and play-calling. Under Kelly’s guidance, the Buckeyes’ offense has been one of the most explosive in college football, averaging over 40 points per game during his tenure.

    While Ohio State will undoubtedly miss Kelly’s coaching prowess, the Raiders are getting a proven offensive mastermind who has had success at both the college and professional levels. Kelly’s up-tempo, high-scoring offense should fit right in with the Raiders’ aggressive style of play, and fans in Las Vegas can expect to see some exciting football in the coming seasons.

    As for Ohio State, the search for a new offensive coordinator is already underway. While Kelly’s shoes will be tough to fill, the Buckeyes are sure to attract top coaching talent as they look to maintain their status as one of the premier college football programs in the country.

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  • Watch St. Thomas Tommies vs. N. Dak. State Bison: TV channel, live stream info, start time


    Who’s Playing

    N. Dak. State Bison @ St. Thomas Tommies

    Current Records: N. Dak. State 16-6, St. Thomas 17-6

    How To Watch

    What to Know

    N. Dak. State and St. Thomas are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2022, but not for long. Both will face off in a Summit battle at 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Schoenecker Arena. Coming off a loss in a game the Bison were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

    N. Dak. State is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering S. Dak. State just ended the team’s five-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 72-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jackrabbits.

    N. Dak. State struggled to work together and finished the game with only eight assists. That’s the fewest assists they’ve posted since back in March of 2024.

    Meanwhile, St. Thomas didn’t have too much trouble with Oral Roberts on Wednesday as they won 86-71. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tommies.

    N. Dak. State’s defeat dropped their record down to 16-6. As for St. Thomas, they pushed their record up to 17-6 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.

    Keep an eye on the arc in Sunday’s contest: N. Dak. State has made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having averaged 12 threes per game. However, it’s not like St. Thomas struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 10.7. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

    While only St. Thomas took care of their fans the last time they played, neither team managed to cover. Looking forward, St. Thomas is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 1.5 points. This contest will be their eighth straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 4-3 against the spread).

    Odds

    St. Thomas is a slight 1.5-point favorite against N. Dak. State, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

    The over/under is 155.5 points.

    See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. Get picks now.

    Series History

    St. Thomas and N. Dak. State both have 4 wins in their last 8 games.

    • Jan 02, 2025 – St. Thomas 89 vs. N. Dak. State 85
    • Mar 10, 2024 – St. Thomas 68 vs. N. Dak. State 58
    • Feb 22, 2024 – N. Dak. State 64 vs. St. Thomas 50
    • Jan 25, 2024 – St. Thomas 79 vs. N. Dak. State 66
    • Feb 23, 2023 – N. Dak. State 73 vs. St. Thomas 64
    • Dec 21, 2022 – St. Thomas 78 vs. N. Dak. State 68
    • Feb 12, 2022 – N. Dak. State 75 vs. St. Thomas 64
    • Jan 25, 2022 – N. Dak. State 77 vs. St. Thomas 56





    Are you ready for some college football action? Don’t miss the exciting matchup between the St. Thomas Tommies and the N. Dak. State Bison. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the game:

    TV channel: ESPN 2

    Live stream: WatchESPN

    Start time: 7:00 PM EST

    Tune in to see these two powerhouse teams go head-to-head in what is sure to be a thrilling game. Don’t miss out on the action – be sure to tune in and cheer on your favorite team!

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  • Iowa State vs. No. 9 TCU Primer


    Who: Iowa State (15-8, 6-4 Big 12) vs. No. 9 TCU (20-2, 8-1 Big 12)

    Where: Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa

    When: Sunday, February 2, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. CT

    The Links

    WATCH: FS1

    PxP: Krista Blunk Analyst: Madison Hock

    LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates

    PxP: Noah Wolf Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson

    LIVE STATS

    IOWA STATE GAME NOTES

    MEDIA CENTER

     

    Iowa State returns to Hilton Coliseum to take on No. 9 TCU for its annual Play4Kay game. Fans are encouraged to wear pink and join in the festivities to honor breast cancer survivors on Sunday afternoon.

    CYCLONES PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL PLAY4KAY GAME

    Iowa State invites all fans to wear pink to Sunday’s contest to promote breast cancer awareness and celebrate breast cancer survivors.

    INSIDE THE SERIES

    Overall: ISU leads 14-10

    In Ames: ISU leads 8-4

    Fennelly vs. TCU: 14-10

    SERIES NOTE

    ISU and TCU did not meet last season as TCU forfeited the Jan. 20, 2024 contest due to injuries.

    FOUR THINGS

    2 – Iowa State had two players named to the Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year Watch list earlier this season. Audi Crooks and Emily Ryan were two of 50 women’s collegiate basketball players selected to the watch list. It is the second time Ryan has been featured on the top 50 list and the first time Crooks has been added.

    12 – Number of times ISU has held its opponent to 60 points or less in a game this season. The Cyclones most recently held UCF to under 60 in an 90-56 win in Hilton Coliseum.

    13 – Iowa State is one of the top ballhandling teams in the country, recording a 1.35 assist/turnover ratio this season. The Cyclones rank 13th nationally and fourth in the Big 12 with the mark.

    55 – Audi Crooks has scored in double figures in 55 straight games. Angie Welle holds the program’s best mark with 64 consecutive games with double-figure scoring (Nov. 29, 2000-March 18, 2002).

    1,000 POINT QUEEN

    Iowa State sophomore Audi Crooks became the program’s 35th 1,000 point scorer with her 23rd point against Utah (Jan. 5). Crooks is the fastest Cyclone to score 1,000 points, reaching the mark in 49 games. She passed all-time leading scorer Ashley Joens as the fastest ISU player to 1,000 points, the previous best in 64 games. Crooks is also the third fastest Big 12 women’s basketball player to reach 1,000 points behind Courtney Paris (Oklahoma, 46) and Sheila Lambert (Baylor, 48).

    Among a loaded sophomore class nationally, Crooks was the third NCAA Division I player in her class to score 1,000 points at one institution behind JuJu Watkins (USC) and Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame). Crooks owns the fifth best career scoring average (20.6 PPG) among active NCAA DI women’s basketball players and ranks 11th overall. Each of the top five NCAA DI career scorers are sophomores and juniors: Watkins (USC), Hidalgo (Notre Dame), Ta’Niya Latson (Florida State), Annesah Morrow (LSU), Crooks (Iowa State).

    CROOKS COOKS

    Iowa State sophomore Audi Crooks has garnered national attention as one of the nation’s most exciting post players. Crooks has scored in double figures in 55 straight games and finished with 20+ points 32 times in her career. The 6-3 center scored a season-high 33 points against Drake (Nov. 24), including the game-winner with less than a second on the clock. She matched the total against Kansas (Jan. 1) in ISU’s 78-64 win over the Jayhawks.

    Crooks was one of the top players in NCAA Division I for field goal percentage last season, shooting nearly 58 percent from the floor. She holds the best made field goal mark regardless of class in ISU history with 258 makes. She broke the Iowa State sophomore record against UCF (Jan. 25) with her 192nd make of the 2024-25 season. 

    EMILY RYAN DISH-TRIBUTION CENTER

    Emily Ryan is one of Iowa State’s most prolific point guards, recording top 10 career marks in assists, steals and blocks while becoming the program’s 34th 1,000 point scorer in March 2023. The Claflin, Kansas native has recorded 927 assists and holds the all-time best mark in program history by over 150 dimes. She is the active NCAA women’s basketball leader for assists with her career total, followed by Kentucky’s Georgia Amoore with 805 dimes.

    Ryan is one of three NCAA DI women’s basketball players to record at least 1,500 points, 600 rebounds and 900 assists in her career, joining Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon) and Caitlin Clark (Iowa).

    The 5-11 guard has recorded a career assist/turnover ratio of 2.00. Over 141 games, she has tallied single-game assists at every mark, 1-17 and has never finished a game with less than one assist. Ryan ranks 11th for all-time NCAA DI women’s basketball assists leaders and is 12 dimes from the Top 10.

    HILTON MAGIC

    The Cyclones have been phenomenal at home during Bill Fennelly‘s tenure, compiling a 392-82 record (.827) in Hilton Coliseum, including a 195-9 (.956) mark against regular-season non-conference opponents. Iowa State has gone undefeated at home three times, most recently during the 2004-05 season.

    With a win over Eastern Illinois on Dec. 15, ISU posted a spotless 8-0 non-conference record in Hilton, the 23rd time under Bill Fennelly the Cyclones finished the regular season non-conference home slate undefeated. The Cyclones finished the 2023-24 regular season 13-2 at home and 7-1 in Big 12 play. Iowa State’s 16 wins at Hilton Coliseum in 2021-22 were tied for the third-most in a season in school history. 





    This weekend, Iowa State will face off against No. 9 TCU in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have had strong seasons so far, with TCU boasting an impressive 5-1 record and Iowa State sitting at 4-2.

    TCU’s high-powered offense, led by quarterback Max Duggan, will be a tough test for Iowa State’s defense. However, the Cyclones have shown that they can hang with the best of them, with wins over top-ranked teams like Oklahoma and Texas already under their belt.

    This game has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams capable of putting up big numbers on the scoreboard. Iowa State will need to bring their A-game on both sides of the ball if they want to come out on top against the formidable TCU Horned Frogs.

    Be sure to tune in to see these two talented teams go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.

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  • State Representative dies at the age of 72


    FORT MADISON, Iowa (KCRG) – State Representative Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison) died of a heart attack on Friday. He was 72-years-old.

    Graber was first elected to the Iowa House in 2020. He represented House District 100.

    He leaves behind a wife, two daughters and two grandkids.

    State Representative Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison) died of a heart attack on Friday. He was...
    State Representative Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison) died of a heart attack on Friday. He was 72-years-old.(KCRG)

    Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement:

    “Kevin and I are heartbroken at the loss of our friend and colleague Representative Martin Graber. He served with distinction not only as a representative for his constituents in the Iowa House, but also as a career soldier in the Iowa National Guard where he held the rank of Brigadier General (Retired). He was passionate about his community, his family, and his faith. Martin was the best of us, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his wife of 49 years, Coni, his daughters, and his grandchildren.”

    Speaker Pat Grassley released the following statement:

    “Our caucus is devastated by the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Martin Graber. First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt prayers to his entire family during this difficult time, namely his two daughters, two granddaughters, and his wonderful wife of 49 years, Coni.

    Martin’s legacy will be one of kindness, hard work, and service. He served 32 years in the Army National Guard, retiring as a Brigadier General. He was first elected to the Iowa House in 2020. He was beloved by his community.

    His presence in the Capitol will surely be missed. He was a friend to all. His genuine care for everyone he encountered was clear wherever he went. He was an exceptional representative. He worked diligently and took his role as the voice of House District 100 very seriously.

    As we grieve this loss, we pray for his soul, that he finds peace and eternal comfort with God.”

    Copyright 2025 KCRG. All rights reserved.



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    During [his/her] time in office, [Name] was instrumental in passing legislation that improved the lives of countless individuals in our state. [He/She] was known for [his/her] unwavering commitment to public service and [his/her] ability to bring people together to find common ground.

    [Name] will be deeply missed by [his/her] colleagues, constituents, and all those who had the privilege of knowing [him/her]. Our thoughts and prayers are with [his/her] family during this difficult time.

    Rest in peace, [Name]. Your legacy of service and dedication will never be forgotten.

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  • Illinois vs. Ohio State where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick


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    An exciting weekend of college basketball continues Sunday when No. 18 Illinois plays host to Ohio State in a marquee Big Ten matchup on CBS. This will mark the only scheduled meeting between the Fighting Illini and the Buckeyes this season and will be a rematch of Illinois’ 77-74 win over Ohio State in last season’s conference tournament.

    Illinois has dropped four of its last six games, including a loss earlier this week on the road to Nebraska. During their cold streak, the Fighting Illini have suffered losses against USC, Michigan State, Maryland, and Nebraska. Illinois is 6-5 in conference play.

    Ohio State enters the weekend on a three-game winning streak. The Buckeyes started their win streak with a comeback win on the road against Purdue and have since defeated Iowa and Penn State to improve to 5-5 in Big Ten play.

    Here is everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s matchup.

    How to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State live

    Date: Sunday, Feb. 2 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
    Location: State Farm Center — Champaign, Illinois
    TV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free)
    Streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime (Try It Free)

    Illinois vs. Ohio State prediction, picks

    Odds via SportsLine consensus  

    Ohio State has been outstanding during its winning streak. The comeback win on the road against Purdue fueled blowout wins over Iowa and Penn State. This matchup against Illinois will be arguably Ohio State’s toughest challenge during that stretch. This game will come down to guard play between Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton and Illinois’ Kasparas Jakučionis. Illinois wins this game behind a big day from Jakučionis and snaps Ohio State’s win streak. Pick: Illinois -6.5

    Who will win and cover in every college basketball game? Visit SportsLine to get picks from the model that simulates each game 10,000 times and is up more than $1,200 for $100 players on its top-rated spread picks the past six years. 





    Illinois vs. Ohio State: Where to Watch College Basketball Game

    The highly anticipated matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Ohio State Buckeyes is set to take place on Saturday, March 6th at 4:00 PM ET. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS.

    Heading into this game, the odds are in favor of Ohio State, with a spread of -4.5 points. The Buckeyes have been on a hot streak recently, winning four of their last five games. However, the Fighting Illini are not to be underestimated, as they have also been playing well, with a record of 18-6 overall.

    In terms of predictions, this game is expected to be a close one. Both teams have talented players and strong coaching staffs, making it anyone’s game. That being said, I predict that Ohio State will come out on top in a close matchup.

    So, make sure to tune in to CBS on Saturday to catch all the action as Illinois takes on Ohio State in what is sure to be an exciting college basketball game.

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