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Illinois Dominates Iowa State in Sweet 16 College Basketball Game

Published: 29 March 2024 at 06:10

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In the Sweet 16 college basketball game of the mens NCAA Tournament, Illinois defeated Iowa State with key contributions from players like Terrence Shannon Jr and Coleman Hawkins in Boston. The game featured intense plays and celebrations from the Illinois team, securing their victory over Iowa State.


Illinois Cruises Past Duquesne into Sweet 16

Illinois defeated Duquesne 89-63 in an NCAA Tournament second-round game with Terrence Shannon Jr scoring 30 points and Marcus Domask adding 22. Illinois advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005. Duquesne\'s coach Keith Dambrot, who is retiring, led the Dukes to their first NCAA Tournament berth since 1977. Illinois shot 59.3% compared to Duquesne\'s 41%, dominating the game. The Fighting Illini will face Iowa State in a regional semifinal. Coleman Hawkins and Quincy Guerrier also contributed to Illinois\' victory.


Iowa State Advances to Sweet 16 with Victory Over Washington State in NCAA Tournament

Iowa State defeated Washington State 67-56 to secure a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Tamin Lipsey scored 15 points, leading the Cyclones. Iowa State will face either Illinois or Duquesne in the East Region semifinals. Washington State, led by Jaylen Wells with 20 points, fell short, still seeking their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2008. The game saw a strong defensive performance from Washington State in the first half, but Iowa State rallied back with aggressive attacks to secure the win.


Iowa Defeats West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament Second-Round Game

In a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Iowa defeated West Virginia on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark played a key role in the game, driving past West Virginia guards and contributing to the victory. The game showcased Iowa\'s strong performance and determination on the court.


Iowa State faces Stanford in the Womens NCAA Tournament

Iowa State competed against Stanford in the second round of the Womens NCAA Tournament, with key players like Audi Crooks, Kiki Iriafen, Cameron Brink, and Emily Ryan showcasing their skills.


Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball (Wikipedia)

The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference, that represent the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Home games are played at the State Farm Center, located on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign. Illinois has one pre-tournament national championship and one non-NCAA tournament national championship in 1915 and 1943, awarded by the Premo-Porretta Power Poll. Illinois has appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament 33 times, and has competed in 5 Final Fours, 9 Elite Eights, and has won 18 Big Ten regular season championships.The team is currently coached by Brad Underwood, who was hired on March 18, 2017. Through the end of the 2017–18 season, Illinois ranks 12th all-time in winning percentage and 15th all-time in wins among all NCAA Division I men's college basketball programs.


Indiana defeats Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament second round game

Indiana secured a 75-68 victory over Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament held on March 25, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana. Mackenzie Holmes, Sydney Parrish, and Chloe Moore-McNeil played key roles in Indiana\'s win, while Oklahoma\'s Skylar Vann and Nevaeh Tot made significant contributions for their team.


Illinois sees Duquesne in the way of its first Sweet 16 in nearly 2 decades of March Madness

Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) gets a dunk against Morehead State in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Illinois forward Marcus Domask (3) celebrates after three-point basket in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Morehead State in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Damask had a triple-double in the game. (AP Photo/John Peterson) Duquesne forward Jakub Necas (7) celebrates after a 71-67 win over BYU in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Duquesne guard Kareem Rozier (32) celebrates after a 71-67 win over BYU in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.


How to watch Illinois vs. Iowa State basketball without cable

The Iowa State and Illinois Fighting Illini mens basketball teams are scheduled to meet in the tournament game at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday, March 28. The game is scheduled to start at 10:09 p.m. ET/9:09 p.m.


Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball (Wikipedia)

The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University (ISU) and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I. The Cyclones play their home games at Hilton Coliseum on Iowa State's campus.


UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next

UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) and teammates celebrate during the final minutes of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Marquette for the championship of the Big East mens tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) UConn coach Dan Hurley gestures during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Marquette for the championship of the Big East mens tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. UConn won 73-57. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to center Cedric Lath (2) as he comes off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis.


Exciting Matchups in the Sweet 16 of the Men\'s NCAA Tournament

The Sweet 16 features matchups like Arizona vs. Clemson, UConn vs. San Diego State, North Carolina vs. Alabama, and Iowa State vs. Illinois. Players like Cam Spencer, Tristen Newton, and Alex Karaban from UConn are performing well. Clemson leads Arizona at halftime, and UConn leads San Diego State. Clemson is capitalizing on turnovers and shooting well, while Arizona is struggling offensively.


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UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) goes to the basket against Northwestern forward Blake Preston during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Purdues Zach Edey (15) celebrates after scoring during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Utah State in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Purdues Zach Edey (15) looks for a pass under the basket as Utah States Kalifa Sakho (34) defends during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) grabs a loose ball in front of Duquesne guard Jimmy Clark III (1) in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.


Caitlin Clark Leads Iowa Hawkeyes to Victory in NCAA Women\'s Basketball Tournament

Caitlin Clark scored 32 points in Iowa\'s 64-54 win over West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA women\'s basketball tournament, setting a new NCAA Division I women\'s record for most points scored in a single season with 1,113. Iowa faces No. 5 Colorado next in the Sweet 16 round in Albany, NY. Clark expressed gratitude for her collegiate career and praised her team\'s resilience and experience.


Caitlin Clark Thanks Iowa Fans In Social Media Post Following Final Home Game

The Iowa Hawkeyes women\'s basketball season isn\'t over yet. Caitlin Clark and her teammates travel to Albany, N.Y., this weekend for the Sweet 16 where they will face the 5th-seeded Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday afternoon. Where the women\'s NCAA Tournament differs from the men\'s tournament, though, is that the early-round games are played in the higher-seeded team\'s home arena.


UConn Dominates San Diego State in Mens NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Game

In a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the mens NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2024, UConn displayed a strong performance, with players like Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan making impressive plays against San Diego State. San Diego State struggled to keep up, trailing UConn by nearly 30 points. The game took place in Boston.


Highlights from the Womens NCAA Tournament Games in Southern California and Stanford

Recent games in the womens NCAA Tournament saw Southern California and UCLA securing victories over Kansas and Creighton respectively, while Stanford also emerged victorious against Iowa State. Player signings, celebrations, and coach reactions added excitement to the matches.


Terrence Shannon Jr. returns to lead No. 14 Illinois to victory after suspension

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 16 points in his first game back after a suspension, helping No. 14 Illinois to an 86-63 victory over Rutgers. Shannon was suspended by the university on Dec. 28 after being charged with felony rape for an alleged incident in September. However, a judge ruled in Shannon\'s favor and required Illinois to reinstate him to the team. Shannon received support from Illini fans, who cheered for him when he entered the court. He had a successful return, making 8 out of 10 shots from the free-throw line and contributing four assists.


Women\'s NCAA tournament: How to watch Iowa vs. West Virginia tonight

March Madness continues today with the Second Round of the womens NCAA tournament. One of the eight games being played this Monday? Iowa vs. West Virginia. The game between the top-seeded, Caitlin Clark-led Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 8 seed West Virginia Mountaineers tips off tonight at 8 p.


How to watch Illinois vs. Morehead State basketball without cable

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Morehead State mens basketball teams are scheduled to meet at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, March 21. The game is scheduled to start at 3:10 p.m. ET/2:10 p.m.


Gonzaga and Utah Compete in NCAA Tournament Second-Round College Basketball Game

Gonzaga and Utah face off in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, with players like Kayleigh Truong and Yvonne Ejim showcasing their skills. Coaches Lisa Fortier and Lynne Roberts lead their respective teams in a competitive match in Spokane, Washington.


Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball (Wikipedia)

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is part of the University of Iowa athletics department.The Hawkeyes have played in 29 NCAA Tournaments, had eight National Invitation Tournament appearances, won eight Big Ten regular-season conference championships and won the Big Ten tournament three times. Iowa has played in the Final Four on three occasions, reaching the semifinals in 1955 and 1980 and playing in the championship game against the University of San Francisco in 1956.Iowa basketball was widely successful in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s with a program resurgence under Lute Olson and the tenures of George Raveling and Tom Davis. Under Olson, the Hawkeyes won their last Big Ten regular season championship and went to the 1980 Final Four.They currently play in 15,400-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with Iowa women's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams.Prior to playing in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, which opened in 1983, the Hawkeyes played in the Iowa Armory and the Iowa Field House, which is still used today by the school's gymnastics teams. In 2006, the Hawkeyes accumulated a school-record 21 consecutive wins at home before losing to in-state rival Northern Iowa.Three Iowa head coaches have been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as coaches: Sam Barry, Ralph Miller, and Lute Olson. A fourth Hawkeyes head coach, George Raveling, is a member in the Hall's contributor category.


Iowa State Freshman Audi Crooks Leads Team to Victory in March Madness and Honors Late Father

Iowa State freshman Audi Crooks scored a career-high 40 points, leading the Cyclones to a 93-86 victory over Maryland in the NCAA Tournament. Crooks emotionally shared that her late father, Jimmie, who passed away in 2021, had \'the best seat in the house\' to witness her performance. Jimmie Crooks, a former high school basketball standout, inspired Audi\'s love for the game. Audi honors her father\'s memory before each game by seeking guidance through prayer.


College Basketball Sunday Schedule: Marquette and Purdue Advance, LSU Dominates, and Johnson Shines

Marquette defeats Colorado 81-77 and Purdue beats Utah State 106-67 in the men\'s bracket, while Duke overcomes Ohio State 75-63 and South Carolina trounces North Carolina 88-41 in the women\'s bracket. LSU leads Middle Tennessee 69-49 with Johnson scoring 19 points, and Purdue\'s Edey records 23 points and 14 rebounds despite the game getting intense. The upcoming games feature Duke against James Madison, Baylor facing Clemson, and Alabama taking on Grand Canyon in the men\'s division, with Texas playing Alabama, Virginia Tech against Baylor, and Stanford versus Iowa State in the women\'s matches.


Iowa State Cyclones (Wikipedia)

The Iowa State Cyclones are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Iowa State University, located in Ames. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 16 varsity teams (6 men's and 10 women's teams) in 12 sports.The "Cyclones" name dates back to 1895. That year, Iowa suffered an unusually high number of devastating cyclones (as tornadoes were called at the time). In September, the football team from what was then Iowa Agricultural College traveled to Northwestern University and defeated that team by a score of 45–0. The next day, the Chicago Tribune's headline read "Struck by a Cyclone: It Comes from Iowa and Devastates Evanston Town." The article began, "Northwestern might as well have tried to play football with an Iowa cyclone as with the Iowa team it met yesterday." The nickname stuck.


Iowa–Iowa State rivalry (Wikipedia)

The Iowa–Iowa State rivalry is an American college rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes sports teams of the University of Iowa and the Iowa State Cyclones sports teams of Iowa State University. The two universities currently compete with each other in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, which awards points for athletic victories over the other university. The two schools also compete for the Cy-Hawk Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools.Iowa and Iowa State rank as the top two universities in Iowa in terms of enrollment. Iowa State University, located in Ames, had a fall 2015 enrollment of 36,001 which is the largest in school history. As of the fall 2015 semester, the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, had 32,150 students enrolled. The two schools compete in a wide range of sports, including wrestling, golf, volleyball, soccer, cross country, swimming, gymnastics, and softball, among major sports such as football and basketball.


How to watch No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 11 Duquesne: TV, streaming, game time

The No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini will face the No. 11 Duquesne Dukes in a postseason basketball game at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 at 7:40 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can stream the game on various platforms including March Madness Live, TNT app, truTV app, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. Radio coverage will be available on WLS-AM 890 (Chicago) and WDWS-AM 1400 (Champaign). The winner will advance to play in Boston on March 28.


North Carolina State Defeats Tennessee in NCAA Tournament Second-Round Basketball Game

In a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on March 25, 2024, North Carolina State emerged victorious against Tennessee in Raleigh, N C. Players such as Aziaha James, Madison Hayes, and Saniya Rivers made significant contributions to the win, while Tennessee\'s Tamari Key, Avery Strickland, and Rickea Jackson faced a loss. The intense match also saw players like Zoe Brooks and Jewel Spear showcasing their skills on the court. Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper reacted to the game\'s proceedings during the match.


2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)

The 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college basketball national champion for the 2016–17 season. The 79th edition of the tournament began on March 14, 2017, and concluded with the championship game on April 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The championship game was the first to be contested in the Western United States since the 1995 tournament when Seattle was the host of the Final Four.In the Final Four, North Carolina beat Oregon (making their first Final Four appearance since the inaugural tournament in 1939) while Gonzaga defeated South Carolina (both making their first ever Final Four appearance). North Carolina then defeated Gonzaga 71–65 to win their 6th national championship, and 3rd under Roy Williams.


South Carolina feeling more pride than pressure as they bring perfect record into the Sweet 16

South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21), guard Bree Hall (23) and guard Tessa Johnson (5) react as their team scores against North Carolina during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the womens NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Indiana guard Sara Scalia (14) walks down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball quarterfinal game against Michigan at the Big Ten womens tournament Friday, March 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) drives past Mississippi guard Kennedy Todd-Williams, back, during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in South Bend, Ind.


Iowa State Cyclones football (Wikipedia)

The Iowa State Cyclones football program is the intercollegiate football team at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The team is coached by Matt Campbell. The Cyclones compete in the Big 12 Conference, and are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member of the NCAA. The Cyclones play their home games at Jack Trice Stadium, with a capacity of 61,500.


UConn Advances to the Sweet 16 in NCAA Women\'s Basketball Tournament

UConn\'s women\'s basketball team secures a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Syracuse in a second-round game. Paige Bueckers and Nika Muhl stood out in the game, with Muhl becoming UConn\'s all-time assist leader.


2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)

The 2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 68 college teams playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 2014, and concluded with the UConn Huskies winning the championship game on April 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.The East Regional semifinals and final were held in Madison Square Garden, the first time that arena has been used as an NCAA Tournament venue and the first time in 63 years that tournament games have been held in New York City.With No. 7 seed UConn and No. 8 seed Kentucky reaching the championship game, this tournament's final was the first ever not to include at least one 1, 2, or 3 seed. It is also only the third final not to feature a 1 or 2 seed (1989 – #3 Michigan vs. #3 Seton Hall and 2011 – #3 UConn vs. #8 Butler). UConn was the first 7 seed ever to reach and win the championship game. The two teams combined for the highest seed total in championship game history with 15. The previous record (11) was held by UConn and Butler in 2011.The next day, the UConn Huskies women's team won the women's NCAA basketball tournament, only the second time that a school has won both the men's and women's Division I national basketball championships in the same year; UConn first accomplished this in 2004.The previous season, UConn was academically ineligible for the postseason.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Wikipedia)

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U of I, Illinois, University of Illinois, or UIUC) is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was established in 1867. With over 53,000 students, the University of Illinois is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States.The university contains 16 schools and colleges and offers more than 150 undergraduate and over 100 graduate programs of study. The university holds 651 buildings on 6,370 acres (2,578 ha) and its annual operating budget in 2016 was over $2 billion. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also operates a Research Park home to innovation centers for over 90 start-up companies and multinational corporations.The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". In fiscal year 2019, research expenditures at Illinois totaled $652 million. The campus library system possesses the fourth-largest university library in the United States by holdings. The university also hosts the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and is home to the fastest supercomputer on a university campus.Illinois athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the Fighting Illini. They are members of the Big Ten Conference and have won the second-most conference titles. Illinois Fighting Illini football won the Rose Bowl Game in 1947, 1952, 1964 and a total of five national championships. Illinois athletes have won 29 medals in Olympic events. The alumni, faculty members, or researchers of the university include 30 Nobel laureates, 27 Pulitzer Prize winners, two Fields medalists, and two Turing Award winners.


Purdue Leads NCAA Men\'s Basketball Bracket Preview as 1-Seed Over UConn

Purdue secures the overall 1-seed in the NCAA tournament bracket preview, with UConn as the 2-seed; committee chose Purdue due to superior metrics and wins. Houston and Arizona also named 1-seeds. Selection committee had a unanimous 1-4 order. North Carolina, Tennessee, Marquette, and Kansas are 2-seeds; Alabama, Baylor, Iowa State, and Duke are 3-seeds. Big 12 leads with four top 16 teams.


NCAA Tournament: Purdue and Gonzaga Set to Face Off in Sweet 16

Purdue and Gonzaga will meet in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, renewing their rivalry from past encounters. Purdue\'s star center Zach Edey has been a dominant force in their matchups, leading his team to victories. Gonzaga coach Mark Few acknowledges Edey\'s unique talent and the challenge he presents. Despite Purdue\'s strength, Gonzaga is in good form and ready to take on the tough opponent. The game promises to be an exciting showdown between two top teams in college basketball.


Controversy Over Referees in Iowa\'s Win Against West Virginia in NCAA Tournament

In a physical game, Iowa defeated West Virginia 64-54 with critics highlighting a significant disparity in fouls and free throws, with Iowa shooting 25-of-30 from the line compared to West Virginia\'s 5 attempts. Milwaukee Bucks\' Damian Lillard criticized the referees, sparking social media uproar with some insinuating a conspiracy theory about the NCAA. The controversy reflects the growing relevance and respect for women\'s basketball as debates over refereeing decisions intensify. Similar criticisms were also observed in recent games, showcasing the ongoing scrutiny of officiating in women\'s basketball.


Big Ten men's basketball tournament (Wikipedia)

The Big Ten men's basketball tournament is held annually at the end of the men's college basketball regular season. The tournament has been played each year since 1998. The winner of the tournament is designated the Big Ten Tournament Champion, and receives the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The Big Ten was one of the last NCAA Division I college basketball conferences to start a tournament.The finals of the tournament are typically held immediately before the field for the NCAA Tournament is announced, although in 2018 it was held the week before Selection Sunday.On seven occasions, the champion of the tournament has gone on to reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (Michigan State in 1999, 2000, and 2019, Illinois in 2005, Ohio State in 2007, Wisconsin in 2015, and Michigan in 2018). In 2000, champion Michigan State won the NCAA tournament. The No. 1 seed has won the tournament ten times, the most of any seed. The lowest seed to win the tournament was Michigan as a No. 8 seed in 2017. Three schools have won two consecutive championships: Michigan State (1999, 2000), Ohio State (2010, 2011), and Michigan (2017, 2018).


UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP men\'s college basketball poll, Washington State ends 302-week drought at No. 21

UConn secured the top spot in the AP men\'s college basketball poll with all 62 first-place votes, continuing their six-week reign and holding the second-longest streak at No. 1 in school history. Washington State broke into the rankings at No. 21 after a 302-week drought. Houston, Arizona, and Tennessee climbed in the rankings, with Iowa State reaching its highest ranking since 2015. Marquette dropped to seventh after a loss to UConn.


University of Iowa (Wikipedia)

The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". In fiscal year 2021, research expenditures at Iowa totaled $818 million. The university was the original developer of the Master of Fine Arts degree and it operates the Iowa Writers' Workshop, which has produced 17 of the university's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners. Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities, the Universities Research Association, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.Among public universities in the United States, UI was the first to become coeducational and host a department of religious studies; it also opened the first coeducational medical school. The University of Iowa's 31,000 students take part in nearly 500 student organizations. Iowa's 22 varsity athletic teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes, compete in Division I of the NCAA and are members of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Iowa alumni network exceeds 250,000 graduates.


Key March Madness 2024 Games to Watch

The Atlantic 10 has two teams in the second round for the first time since 2016 with Dayton facing Arizona, Bill Self and Mark Few go head-to-head with Gonzaga and Kansas, Michigan State and North Carolina have a matchup more fitting for Elite Eight or Final Four, Oakland and N.C. State have surprising wins, and Duquesne aims to extend coach Keith Dambrot\'s career with Illinois showcasing Terrence Shannon Jr\'s impressive performance.


Coleman Hawkins (basketball) (Wikipedia)

Coleman Hawkins [ g OH - k ee ] (born December 10, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference.


Iowa State University (Wikipedia)

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (Iowa State University, Iowa State, or ISU) is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. Founded in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, Iowa State became one of the nation's first designated land-grant institutions when the Iowa Legislature accepted the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act on September 11, 1862, making Iowa the first state in the nation to do so. On July 4, 1959, the college was officially renamed Iowa State University of Science and Technology.Iowa State is the largest university in the State of Iowa by total enrollment. The university's academic offerings are administered through eight colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Engineering, the Graduate College, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the College of Design, Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, and the College of Human Sciences. They offer over 100 bachelor's degree programs, 120 master's degree programs, and 80 doctoral degree programs, plus a professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine.Iowa State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is home to the Ames Laboratory, one of ten national U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science research laboratories, the Biorenewables Research Laboratory, the Plant Sciences Institute, and various other research institutes. Iowa State University's athletic teams, the Cyclones, compete in Division I of the NCAA and are a founding member of the Big 12.


Stanford\'s Cameron Brink\'s Emotions Run High in NCAA Tournament Matchup

Stanford senior forward Cameron Brink fouled out in a second-round NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State, ending in overtime with Stanford\'s victory. Brink, despite some controversy over language used towards a referee, finished with eight points, eight rebounds, and a record-setting five blocks. Her teammate Kiki Iriafen excelled with 41 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists. Brink, opting for the 2024 WNBA Draft, reflected on her time at Stanford, expressing excitement for the future. The game marked Brink\'s last at Maples Pavilion before the team advanced to the Sweet 16.


Terrence Shannon Jr. (Wikipedia)

Terrence Edward Shannon Jr. (born July 30, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.


Iowa\'s Caitlin Clark Sets Viewership Records in NCAA Tournament

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes broke their viewing record in the women\'s NCAA Tournament with their victory over West Virginia averaging 4.90 million viewers, the most watched game excluding Final Four and title games. Clark, a standout senior, has set multiple records and declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. The games featuring Iowa have consistently drawn over 3 million viewers. Clark\'s performances have driven record viewership, with the recent games setting new records and attracting a substantial audience. Iowa\'s games have become landmark moments in women\'s sports, showcasing the power of great players like Clark.


Washington State head coach Kyle Smith leads team in NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State

Washington State head coach Kyle Smith was actively involved in questioning calls and watching his team play against Iowa State in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska.


IOWA (Wikipedia)

IOWA is a 2005 American independent neo-noir film directed by, written by, and starring Matt Farnsworth. The film follows two young Iowan lovers who decide to cook their own methamphetamine. Critics gave negative reviews.

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