GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Breece Hall ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, Brock Purdy accounted for two scores and No. 12 Iowa State grinded out a 34-17 win over No. 25 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl. The Cyclones used their ball-control offense to dominate the time of possession and keep Oregon’s offense off the field for long stretches to win their first New Year’s Six bowl.

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) is hit by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Hall, an AP All-American, had 34 carries and his ninth 100-yard game this season. Purdy, who went to high school in nearby Gilbert, threw for 156 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-29 passing, adding a touchdown on the ground.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jared Butler scored 21 points to lead four scorers in double figures and No. 2 Baylor held off Iowa State 76-65 Saturday for its narrowest margin of victory this season. The Bears won seven of their previous eight games by at least 29 points, winning by an average of 32.8 points.

Baylor guard MaCio Teague drives to the basket ahead of Iowa State guard Jalen Coleman-Lands, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 76-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Butler hit a 3-pointer from the right corner for a 63-55 lead with 7:31 remaining and made three key free throws in the final 3 minutes after Iowa State pulled within 66-61. Javan Johnson led Iowa State with 17 points.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luka Garza had 25 points to lead No. 10 Iowa past No. 14 Rutgers 77-75. The Scarlet Knights lost the game at the free throw line, where they have struggled all season. On Saturday, they went 4-of-12. Iowa made 18-of-23. Jacob Young had 17 points as Rutgers’ defense stifled the Big Ten’s top offense.

AMES, Iowa –  In accordance with the women’s basketball game interruption guidelines, the Big 12 Conference and the Iowa State women’s basketball team have announced next week’s home game against Kansas on Wednesday, Jan. 6, has been postponed due to Kansas being unable to meet the roster thresholds established by the league.

The Big 12 will work with both teams to reschedule Wednesday’s game for later in the season. More information will be released when it becomes available.

Iowa State will travel to No. 19 Texas on Sunday, Jan. 3 to take on Texas at 2 p.m. on ESPN2.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa volleyball team revealed its 2021 schedule Wednesday. The schedule includes a conference-only slate with matchups against 11 of the conference’s 14 teams.

The 11-week season begins Jan. 22 and ends April 3. Every team is scheduled to play two games a week against the same opponent.

The schedule features 11 matches inside Xtream Arena, the new home to Hawkeye Volleyball, with the home opener slated for Jan. 22 against Illinois.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, home attendance will be limited to families only. TV and broadcast information will be announced when available. 

Iowa Volleyball Schedule

Week 1
vs Illinois (Jan. 22)
vs Illinois (Jan. 23) 

Week 2
at Purdue (Jan. 29)
at Purdue (Jan. 30)

Week 3
vs Indiana (Feb. 5)
vs Indiana (Feb. 6)

Week 4
at Ohio State (Feb. 12)
at Ohio State (Feb. 13)

Week 5
vs Rutgers (Feb. 19)
vs Rutgers (Feb. 20)

Week 6
at Northwestern (Feb. 26)
at Northwestern (Feb. 27)

Week 7
vs Wisconsin (March 5)
vs Wisconsin (March 6)

Week 8
at Maryland (March 12)
at Maryland (March 13)

Week 9
vs Nebraska (March 17)
at Nebraska (March 20)

Week 10
vs Michigan State (March 26)
vs Michigan State (March 27)

Week 11
at Minnesota (April 2)
at Minnesota (April 3)

NCAA Tournament

 First & Second Rounds: Thursday, April 8 – Saturday, April 10
NCAA Regionals: Thursday, April 15 – Saturday, April 17
NCAA Semifinals: Thursday, April 22
NCAA Final: Saturday, April 24

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, all dates are subject to change. For more information on Xtream Arena, click HERE.