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Midwest Sports Headlines: 11/6/209

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November 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Senior Michael Jacobson led seven Cyclones in double figures with 20 points and nine rebounds and Iowa State throttled Mississippi Valley State 110-74 in its season opener. Tyrese Haliburton had 12 points, 14 assists, seven rebounds and six steals for the Cyclones, who improved to 7-0 against the Delta Devils.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Reserve DJ McDonald scored a career-high 15 points, Dragan Elkaz added 14 and George Willborn III had 13 as UC Riverside upset Nebraska 66-47 to spoil Fred Hoiberg’s coaching debut with the Cornhuskers. The Big West’s Highlanders, who went 10-23 last season and have had one winning season since joining Division I in 2000, won for the first time over a Power Five opponent since beating California in November 2017. Nebraska lost a season opener at home for the first time since 1980.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — No. 18 Iowa is preparing for this weekend’s visit to No. 16 Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes have one of the top defenses in the country. It will be challenged by Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor. Wisconsin has the nation’s top-ranked defense, and the Hawkeyes say they know it will be a physical road game on Saturday.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State entered this season with its highest expectations in years. The next two weeks will determine whether the Cyclones can meet those lofty goals. Iowa State which had a bye last week after an upset loss to Oklahoma State, is facing one of the more important two-week stretches in recent memory. The Cyclones play at No. 9 Oklahoma before hosting Texas.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has been given a new three-year contract through the 2022 season. Shildt was hired in 2018 and his initial deal ran through 2020. St. Louis also announced president of baseball operations John Mozeliak received a three-year extension through 2023. The Cardinals exercised a 2020 option on general manager Mike Girsch and gave him a two-year extension through 2022.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and team President Mark Donovan have signed a long-term contract extension. Terms were not disclosed. Donovan joined the Chiefs as chief operating officer in 2009 and was promoted to team president in 2011.