Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler leads the team in receptions, yardage and touchdowns. His average of 24 yards a catch leads the nation. Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says Butler is one of the most athletic gifted receivers he has ever coached and believes he’ll only get better. Iowa State hosts Baylor on Saturday.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Martin Krampelj and Mitch Ballock scored 13 points apiece and Creighton turned back Western Illinois 78-67 in the season opener for both teams. There were six ties and eight lead changes in the first half before Ballock hit a 35-foot buzzer beating 3-poiner to put the Bluejays on top 43-41 at the break.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Amir Coffey opened the season for Minnesota with 18 points in 24 minutes and Daniel Oturu had 14 points and eight rebounds in his college debut, guiding the Gophers to a 104-76 victory over Omaha. Dupree McBrayer scored 17 points on 5-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and Jordan Murphy pitched in 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Gophers, who shot 63 percent from the floor and built a 54-26 advantage in points in the paint. Zach Jackson led the Mavericks with 21 points.