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Iowa-Ohio St. Basketball Takeaways
Profitable on the highway within the Large Ten isn’t simple.
Enjoying a crew that had misplaced 5 consecutive video games didn’t take any of that problem away for Iowa on Saturday.
The Hawkeyes had sluggish moments in each halves towards Ohio State, and it confirmed in a 93-77 loss.
Iowa (12-7 total, 4-4 Large Ten), which had gained 4 consecutive video games, fell behind by 11 factors within the first half earlier than attending to inside 37-35 at halftime.
However the Buckeyes (11-8, 3-5) outscored the Hawkeyes 56-42 within the second half, opening the half with a 12-2 run that left Iowa scrambling for the remainder of the sport.
A take a look at the takeaways from Saturday’s sport:
DEFENSIVE FAILURES
The Hawkeyes allowed Ohio State to shoot 56.3 p.c for the sport, 64.7 p.c within the second half.
The Buckeyes have been 8-of-16 in 3-pointers, however nearly all the second-half injury they inflicted got here contained in the arc. Ohio State had 50 factors within the paint, together with 14 second-chance factors.
The Hawkeyes had no reply for Bryce Sensabaugh, who led the Buckeyes with 27 factors on 10-of-12 taking pictures. 5 Buckeyes scored in double figures.
Iowa has been good at rallying throughout this current profitable streak behind its protection, however the Hawkeyes might get no stops on this present day.
STRONG GAME FOR ULIS
Iowa’s Ahron Ulis continues to get assured on offense.
Ulis completed with 12 factors on 4-of-9 taking pictures, taking part in 28 ½ minutes.
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Iowa’s backcourt wants to remain productive because the Large Ten season nears its midway level. A assured Ulis working the purpose will definitely assist.
STRUGGLES FOR MCCAFFERY, PERKINS
Whereas Ulis was scoring in double digits, backcourt mates Connor McCaffery and Tony Perkins had hassle making pictures.
McCaffery, tormented by foul hassle within the second half, had simply six factors on 2-of-7 taking pictures. Perkins had eight factors, additionally making 2-of-7 pictures.
This sport was most likely a blip on the radar for each, since they’ve been taking part in properly in the course of the current profitable streak. However the Hawkeyes will want manufacturing from each.
STEADY REBRACA, STEADY MURRAY
Kris Murray and Filip Rebraca had their standard huge video games for the Hawkeyes.
Murray had 22 factors and 7 rebounds, whereas Rebraca had 15 factors.
With out Patrick McCaffery, Murray and Rebraca have needed to log loads of minutes whereas carrying Iowa’s inside sport. Murray performed 35 minutes, whereas Rebraca performed 31. That workload will lower slightly as soon as McCaffery returns, however for now Murray and Rebraca are the steadiest components of Iowa’s offense.
THE UPS AND DOWNS
Freshman guard Josh Dix is trending up for the Hawkeyes today.
Dix had six factors in 14 ½ minutes, turning into extra snug in Iowa’s rotation.
On the opposite facet is guard Dasonte Bowen, who didn’t present a lot manufacturing within the 8 ½ minutes he performed. Bowen went scoreless — he didn’t even try a shot — and he had two assists and two turnovers.
A freshman season can usually resemble a curler coaster, and proper now Bowen is on the up facet of the trip.
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Iowa Coach Fires Brutal Quote at Players Leaving Via Transfer
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost two players from their football team this week.
Both running back Leshon Williams and wide receiver Kaleb Brown have announced that they will redshirt for the rest of the season and enter the transfer portal at the end of the year.
Despite the two players opting to leave the program, it hasn’t phased head coach Kirk Ferentz. He isn’t worried about the decisions that they made at all.
When asked about Williams and Brown transferring, Ferentz offered a short and brutal quote.
“Not to be callous, but if a player isn’t playing, you don’t lose much.”
Williams had been dealing with an injury throughout the season thus far. Before the injury, he had shown flashes of being a player that could end up making an impact. Unfortunately, those flashes were never able to come to light on the field.
As for Brown, there were big plans for him coming into the season. But, he was suspended for the first game of the year and was never able to earn his role back.
Clearly, Ferentz is not worried about how his team will respond to the news. Basically, he doesn’t think the losses of them will impact the team at all.
Ferentz isn’t necessarily wrong with what he stated. Neither player had a role that will change how the team has been operating. However, it was the way he said it that was a bit out of line.
Regardless of the role that they players had, handling the situation with a bit more grace would have been a better look.
All of that being said, Iowa is not a program that needs to be graceful necessarily. The Hawkeyes want to win football games and neither Williams or Brown was contributing to that goal so far this year.
Looking ahead to the future, we wish the best to both Williams and Brown. Hopefully, they find success in their future endeavors.
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Iowa High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – Oct. 8
The Iowa On3 Massey Ratings top 25 list as of Oct. 8 underwent some changes compared to last week’s rankings. These updates highlight the competitiveness of Iowa high school football, especially when you consider that only three of the top ten teams remain unscathed.
Meanwhile, two teams ranked 11 to 25 swapped spots. Here’s how the state’s top teams fared after the 2024 Iowa high school football season has reached its halfway point.
The On3 Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.
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After losing to Dowling Catholic, the Tigers have secured victories against ranked teams. Their latest conquest was against 23rd-ranked Waukee Northwest, wherein Drake DeGroote completed three touchdown passes to Zay Robinson. Valley can extend their winning streak to five games against Waterloo West.
The Maroons survived the fierce opposition ushered in by fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial in a match that needed three overtime periods to be settled. Dowling Catholic showed resilience despite a 21-3 halftime deficit and scoring their first touchdown with six minutes left in the third quarter. Overcoming that test of character should give the Maroons confidence in their upcoming match against Urbandale.
The Dragons are flying again after clinching their third consecutive victory against ranked opponents. This time, they’ve shut out eighth-ranked Southeast Polk, thanks to their defense, ranked fourth in Iowa high school football. After limiting Ankeny, Waukee, and Southeast Polk to 14 points, Johnston should have no problems defeating Urbandale on the road.
The Bulldogs remain undefeated after five games and haven’t allowed 20 points to an opponent since their season opener against sixth-ranked Pleasant Valley. Bettendorf’s latest result was a 33-14 masterpiece over Kennedy, a game practically over by halftime when the Bulldogs established a 27-6 lead. Bettendorf can improve to 6-0 by defeating Davenport Central this week.
The Jaguars could not translate their fantastic start against Dowling Catholic into a victory. Failing to close out the Maroons after three overtimes handed them their second consecutive defeat. However, they remain in the top ten and could bounce back with easier matchups against Roosevelt and Waukee Northwest over the next two weeks.
In their last match, the Spartans surrendered 28 points to Cedar Falls. While that’s a concern, the second-best offense in Iowa high school football scored a season-high 52 points. Pleasant Valley is on a groove, scoring 101 points in their two previous games. In that case, they should have no problems maintaining the momentum against Muscatine.
After starting the season at 1-3, the Hawks have won two consecutive games, beating Iowa City West and Prairie by a combined score of 73-38. However, their schedule gets more challenging as they face 11th-ranked Liberty and top-ranked Valley in their following two assignments.
The Rams’ shutout loss to Johnston halted their winning streak. That result also brings their record against the top ten teams to 2-2. It’s also a total contrast to their 48-3 win over Sioux City East the week before. Southeast Polk should make a better effort in the next two weeks to defeat No. 13 Waukee and second-ranked Dowling Catholic. Those games are perfect for the Rams’ defense to prove why they are Iowa high school football’s top-ranked defense.
The Titans have scored over 50 points in back-to-back games, defeating Jefferson 56-6. The week before, they scored 55 on Glenwood. Lewis Central can keep their hopes for a perfect season intact by defeating Winterset, Norwalk, and Dallas Center-Grimes in their next three games.
The Comets flew to the top ten after a 29-8 victory over Ballard Community. North Polk’s defense has intensified, allowing only 33 points in its last three games. Before that run, they gave up 68 points to Bondurant-Farrar and Carlisle combined. On deck for the Comets are Indianola this week and Boone on the 18th.
11. Liberty
12. Pella
13. Waukee
14. Linn-Mar (+1)
15. West Lyon (-1)
16. Decorah
17. Xavier
18. Iowa City High
19. Cedar Falls
20. Humboldt
21. Grundy Center
22. Williamsburg
23. Waukee Northwest
24. ADM
25. Western Dubuque
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