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Midwest Sports Brief, 1/28/2019

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January 28th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Murphy and Amir Coffey each scored 23 points to help Minnesota hang on and beat No. 19 Iowa 92-87. Freshman Gabe Kalscheur added 19 points, his most in a Big Ten game, to push the Gophers past the Hawkeyes into sixth place in the crowded conference race despite a late slump at the free-throw line that nearly derailed their upset. Luka Garza matched his career high with 25 points and Isaiah Moss pitched in 23 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Megan Gustafson scored 25 points, Hannah Stewart added 21 and No. 17 Iowa used a 10-2 game-ending run to pull away from Purdue in a 72-58 victory. The victory was the sixth in a row for Iowa (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) as the Hawkeyes improved to 11-0 at home and avenged a 62-57 loss at Purdue on Jan. 10.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Pro Bowl has long been considered a laughable representation of the NFL game. It reached a new level of comedy as several players swapped positions during the league’s annual all-star game. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey caught a touchdown pass in the final minute and capped a dominate performance for the AFC defense in a 26-7 victory over the NFC in steady rain. It was the third consecutive victory for the AFC at Camping World Stadium.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Sophie Cunningham scored 30 points _ 21 in the first half _ and No. 25 Missouri blitzed Auburn early and made it hold up in a 74-65 win. Cunningham scored 13 of Missouri’s first 18 points as it built an 18-0 lead.