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

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Bridget Carleton had 28 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 20 Iowa State beat Oklahoma 91-70 on Wednesday, the Cyclones’ first victory over the Sooners since the 2013-14 season. Carleton was 11 of 17 from the field, making 4 of 8 3-pointers. Kristin Scott added 16 points, Madison Wise had 14, and Ashley Joens 13 for Iowa State (20-6, 10-4). Shaina Pellington led Oklahoma (6-19, 2-12) with 14 points. Jessi Murcer and Ana Llanusa each had 11 points.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals newcomer Andrew Miller feels for the dozens of free agents who don’t have jobs the day before spring training games start. The All-Star reliever signed early, getting a $25 million deal for two years with the Cards. But lots of big names are still available. Miller says he believes analytics-driven front offices have devolved into a “group think” mindset.

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon is looking forward to teaming up with new center fielder Billy Hamilton to take away hits from opponents this season. The Royals started nine different players in center last year. Gordon is eager to have the speedy Hamilton next to him, especially at spacious Kauffman Stadium.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have turned to Steve Spagnuolo to shore up their soft defense. The former Rams and Giants head coach knows that it will be a process. But he also said there are pieces in place for a rapid turnaround. And with stars galore on the other side of the ball, Spagnuolo knows his bunch could be the missing piece of a Super Bowl contender.

UNDATED (AP) — It’s finally here _ the first of two meetings between Michigan State and Michigan, the in-state rivals that have looked like the class of the Big Ten for much of this season. While Purdue has joined the Spartans and Wolverines in the title race, the two Michigan State-Michigan games could obviously have a big impact on who finishes first. The Wolverines host the Spartans on Sunday.

UNDATED (AP) — Kansas plays at Texas Tech in a key Big 12 matchup. The Jayhawks and Red Raiders enter play tied for second place in the league at 9-4, a game behind surging Kansas State. Tech has won four straight by an average of 24 points since Kansas beat them 79-63 in Lawrence back on Feb. 2, while the Jayhawks have won their last three games.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Kalani Brown reached career milestones of 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, and the No. 1 Baylor women clinched at least a share of their ninth consecutive Big 12 regular-season championship. The Lady Bears beat Kansas 80-40. It is Baylor’s 10th Big 12 regular season title overall in coach Kim Mulkey’s 19th seasons.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Zach Jackson had 21 points as Omaha topped Western Illinois 77-63. KJ Robinson had 17 points for Omaha (17-9, 11-2 Summit League), which won its fifth straight game.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Wyatt Lohaus had 22 points as Northern Iowa easily defeated Missouri State 63-43. Isaiah Brown had 15 points and six rebounds for Northern Iowa (13-15, 8-7 Missouri Valley Conference).