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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy was named the Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week and was named a Lou Groza Award “Star of the Week” for his performance in ISU’s 16-13 victory over Iowa on Saturday.
Konrardy hit a 54-yard game-winning field goal to put Iowa State in front of rival Iowa with 1:52 remaining in the final quarter. It was the same distance as his game-winner against the Hawkeyes last season in Kinnick Stadium.
Already named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week for the second week in a row, Konrardy’s 54-yard field goal Saturday came on the heels of his 63-yard make against South Dakota last week, which is the longest in nation this season. The Dubuque, Iowa native is the only FBS kicker with two makes from 50-plus yards this season and owns two of the 10 longest made field goals nationally this year (63, 54).
Konrardy is now 2-of-2 on kicks from 50-plus yards this season and 4-of-5 in his career.
Saturday against the Hawkeyes, he tied a career-best with a 3-of-3 mark on field goal attempts, hitting from 44, 27 and 54 yards. He also handled kickoff duties, sending 2-of-5 kicks out of the end zone for a touchback.
No. 14 Iowa State hits the road to Arkansas State in Week 3. Kickoff from Jonesboro is set for 3 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State defensive lineman Domonique Orange has been selected as the Bednarik Award National Player of the Week for his performance in Iowa State’s 16-13 victory over Iowa on Saturday.
Orange finished with a career-high six tackles and a QB hurry while going up against Hawkeye center Logan Jones who was a 2024 honorable mention All-American and a First-Team All-Big Ten selection.
Orange often required the attention of multiple Hawkeye offensive linemen, allowing the rest of the Cyclone defense to combine for six tackles for loss, three sacks and four QB hurries. The Kansas City, Missouri native played a vital role in a defensive effort that held Iowa to just 83 yards passing and 214 yards of total offense.
No. 14 Iowa State hits the road to Arkansas State in Week 3. Kickoff from Jonesboro is set for 3 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz has been named to the five-player preseason All-Big Ten team by the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, it was announced by Blue Ribbon.
The Liberty, Missouri, native, who is in his first season as Hawkeye, was an All-American by three outlets during the 2024-25 season at Drake and he was also tabbed as the Missouri Valley Conference Larry Bird Player of the Year and Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Year.
Stirtz led the MVC in scoring (19.2), steals (2.21) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.86), while ranking second in assists (5.7). He also led the NCAA in minutes played, averaging 39:22 per game.
Stirtz is joined on the five-player All-Big Ten team by Purdue’s Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and UCLA’s Donovan Dent.
The Hawkeyes, who welcome 12 newcomers to the 14-player roster under first-year head coach Ben McCollum, were picked to finish seventh in the 18-team league in the Blue Ribbon Forecast for the 2025-26 season.
Non-Conference
Western Iowa Conference
Atlantic – 7 vs Red Oak – 2
Atlantic winners: Dylin Ball (2), Jacobi Harter, Lily Willrich, Shauna Anderson, Aunika Darrow, Aubrey Winford
Red Oak winners: Anna Butz/Ella Blackman, Ana Torres/Mariella Hernandez
Audubon – 8 vs Thomas Jefferson – 1
Audubon winners: Makenna Nichols (2), Vivian Jackson (2), Lena Rieman (2), Reagan Hoffman (2), Johanne Lyager (2), Marie Boehm
Thomas Jefferson winner: Ida Bryen
Shenandoah – 9 vs Harlan – 0
Shenandoah winners: Gabi Jacobs (2), Jaylan Gray (2), Ali Hansen (2), Lyla Mather (2), Nora Martin (2), Alyssa Melvin, Rachel Hobbie (doubles)
Clarinda – 9 vs Glenwood – 0
Clarinda winners: Taylin Walter (2), Ellie Cole (2), Chandy Nothwehr (2), Alivia Higgins (2), Layla Hargis (2), Taylor Vrba (2)
Abraham Lincoln 5 St. Albert 4
AL 2x winners: Tori Hansen (2), Rylan Stokes, (2), Eliot Powers (doubles), Lexie Nelson/Kendall Smith (doubles), Josie Solon (doubles)
St. Albert winners: Ella Narmi, Maura Ryan, Ellie Larmie, Madelyn Dawson
Kuemper Catholic 9 Southwest Valley 0
Kuemper 2x winners: Charlotte Schwabe (2), Bella Lu (2), Regan Garringer (2), Riah Koenck (2), Meredith Sturm (2), Mirabel Abrahem (2)
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Finkbine Golf Course, home of the University of Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams, is preparing for a comprehensive transformation. The scope of the renovation marks the most notable change to Finkbine since the course relocated in the early 1950s.
Construction is set to begin at the conclusion of the 2025 golf season and will continue throughout 2026. The project will focus on modernizing the layout, improving playability for all skill levels, and incorporating sustainable turf technologies, aimed at reducing water usage and maintenance costs. The privately funded project will be managed by Troon as part of their agreement with the Iowa Athletics Department.
Building on their support of the Nagle Family Clubhouse at Finkbine Golf Course, Fritz and Mary Lee Duda, of Dallas, Texas, have provided leadership support to fund the major renovation of Finkbine Golf Course.
“I take great pride in my family’s roots in Iowa City,” said Mary Lee Nagle Duda. “This is a wonderful way to give back to a community and University that has meant so much to my family. Upon completion, the Iowa City community will enjoy access to one of the premier golf courses in the Midwest.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Mary Lee and Fritz Duda for their continued visionary support of the University of Iowa,” said Beth Goetz, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. “Their commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience and enriching our community is truly inspiring. The transformational project will elevate Finkbine into one of the premier collegiate golf courses, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future.”
A Storied History
In 1924, William Orlando and Edward Charles Finkbine donated 175 acres of farmland to the University of Iowa as a tribute to their father, Robert Finkbine.
The original 18-hole course, designed by renowned golf architect, Tom Bendelow, was commonly known as The Golf Course or Westside Field before receiving the official name of Finkbine Field in 1925.
Following World War II, a housing shortage and the need for new university facilities led to a reconfiguration of the golf course at Finkbine Field. In the early 1950s, the university purchased 270 acres with athletic funds and Finkbine Field relocated to its present-day location. Architect, Robert Bruce Harris, was selected to design the new Finkbine Golf Course. The current 18-hole, par 72 layout opened in July 1955.
Over the decades, Finkbine has hosted numerous prestigious events, including Big Ten Championships, the Ben Hogan Tour, and the famed Amana VIP Pro-Am in the 1970s and 1980s. The year 2020 saw the opening of the Nagle Family Clubhouse, a 19,000-square-foot facility that significantly enhanced the venue’s amenities. Featuring a new restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, and event space, the clubhouse has become a popular location for both golf and community gatherings.
A New Era Begins
Golf course architect, Scott Hoffman, has been selected by Troon to reimagine Finkbine Field for the next several decades. A Nebraska native, Hoffman spent 13 years as a senior design associate for renowned architect, Tom Fazio. While with Fazio, Hoffman contributed to dozens of high-profile courses, including Gozzer Ranch, Martis Camp and Pronghorn. After his time with Fazio, Hoffman worked alongside Jackson Kahn Design on several elite projects, including Monterrey CC Dunes and Scottsdale National.
Hoffman’s first two solo projects have elevated him as one of the most exciting names in the golf industry. Hoffman’s debut project, Lost Rail Golf Club, located in Omaha, Nebraska, received national acclaim, earning 94th in Top 100 Golf Courses USA and Runner Up Golf Digest Best New Private Club. Hoffman’s highly anticipated sophomore project, Mapleton Golf Club, opened last weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
“I feel privileged to be awarded the task of reimagining Finkbine,” said Hoffman. “The goal is to maximize the potential of the course and improve sustainability. We will work with the land, highlighting the most dramatic features, while adding variety, to create the best 18-hole golf course imaginable.
“We have constructed a plan that will rival the best college courses in the country. The new layout will test the best collegiate players while maintaining playability and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels.”
FROM THE COACHES
Iowa Head Men’s Golf Coach Tyler Stith
“Finkbine has a special place in my heart. I have countless memories as a player and coach, and I know many people feel the same way. An opportunity to completely reimagine the course only comes along once in a lifetime, and now is the right time. Scott’s Midwest roots and minimalist design approach make him a perfect fit for this project. The new course will be a great benefit to our golf programs and a centerpiece for the University of Iowa.”
Iowa Head Women’s Golf Coach Megan Menzel
“The renovation of Finkbine is a tremendous step forward for our program. The quality and challenge of the new layout will prepare our players week-in and week-out for the types of competition and courses we play across the country. It has been exciting to spend time with Scott Hoffman and see his appreciation and vision for the property come to life. We’re incredibly grateful to have a championship-level course we can call our own and having it on campus is a huge advantage for our team. We want Finkbine to remain a destination of choice for our alumni, and community members. We believe this renovation will generate even more excitement around the game and play a key role in continuing to grow the sport of golf across the state of Iowa.”
The Nagle Family Clubhouse – including Bump’s restaurant and the Pro Shop – will have reduced hours of operation during the renovation. Private event space rentals and catering can be coordinated by contacting 319-335-9444 or email bumps-restaurant@finkbine.com.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa field hockey junior Dionne van Aalsum has been named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, while freshman Felicia Zonnenberg has earned Freshman of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday.
This marks the fifth career weekly honor for van Aalsum and the first for Zonnenberg.
Van Aalsum scored eight goals and recorded 16 points across two games as Iowa defeated Kent State and Queens. She now has 11 goals on the season.
The Castricum, Netherlands, native is tied for fifth among active Division I players with 42 career goals in 39 games — the only player in the top 10 with fewer than 40 games played.
Zonnenberg, a Maarn, Netherlands, native, tallied one goal and five assists for seven points, finishing with a perfect 1.000 shot-on-goal percentage.
Iowa (3-1) travels to Louisville, Kentucky, this weekend to face Miami (Ohio) on Friday at 2:30 p.m. (CT) and Louisville on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
UNI coach Todd Stepsis says his team needs to get the run game going and cut down turnovers on Saturday when they host Eastern Washington. The Panthers only rushed for 59 yards and had two interceptions in a 31-7 loss at Wyoming.
ON the other side of the ball the Panther defense has given up more than 330 yards of rushing in the first two games.
Eastern Washington is 0-2 and the losses have come at Incarnate Word and at Boise State.
Stepsis the challenge for the UNI defense will be slowing down an Eastern Washington offense that relies heavily on the quarterback run.
Stepsis says good tackling will be key against an Eastern Washington offense that likes to spread the field.
Stepsis says the Panthers will need to do a better job of getting off blocks than they did at Wyoming.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy was named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week for the second-consecutive week while defensive lineman Tamatoa McDonough was selected as Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. The Cyclone defensive line unit was also recognized as the Big 12 Defensive Line of the Week for the second time this season.
Iowa State has now been awarded nine league weekly honors this season, including the Special Teams Player of the Week in Weeks 0, 1 and 2. This marks Konrardy’s third career Big 12 weekly honor and his second in a row.
Kyle Konrardy – Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week
Konrardy hit a 54-yard game-winning field goal to put Iowa State in front of rival Iowa, 16-13, with 1:52 remaining in the final quarter. It was the same distance as his game-winner against the Hawkeyes last season in Kinnick Stadium.
Konrardy’s 54-yard field goal Saturday came on the heels of his 63-yard make against South Dakota last week, which is the longest in nation this season. The Dubuque, Iowa native is the only FBS kicker with two makes from 50-plus yards this season and owns two of the 10 longest made field goals nationally this year (63, 54).
Konrardy is now 2-of-2 on kicks from 50-plus yards this season and 4-of-5 in his career.
Saturday against the Hawkeyes, he tied a career-best with a 3-of-3 mark on field goal attempts, hitting from 44, 27 and 54 yards. He also handled kickoff duties, sending 2-of-5 kicks out of the end zone for a touchback.
Tamatoa McDonough – Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
McDonough delivered the final blows following Konrardy’s game-winning field goal. The Yale transfer sacked Hawkeye quarterback Mark Gronowski on back-to-back plays to help seal the win for ISU. The sacks came on second and third down with Iowa having no timeouts on its final drive.
McDonough finished with five tackles, his most as a Cyclone, and a QB hurry against the Hawkeyes.
Cyclone Defensive Line – Big 12 Defensive Line of the Week
As a unit, the Cyclone defensive line made life difficult for the Hawkeye offense for much of the game. They kept the pressure on Gronowski, combining for three QB hurries and two sacks as the defense held Iowa to just 83 yards passing and 214 yards of total offense.
Domonique Orange finished with a career-high six tackles while going up against Hawkeye center Logan Jones who was an honorable mention All-American and a First-Team All-Big Ten selection last season. McDonough finished with five tackles, including two sacks. Orange, McDonough and Ikenna Ezeogu all registered QB hurries.
ISU’s BIG 12 WEEKLY HONORS
Week 0
Marcus Neal Jr. – DPOW
Aiden Flora – STPOW
Dominic Overby – Freshman of the Week
D-Line – Defensive Line of the Week
Week 1
Rocco Becht – OPOW
Kyle Konrardy – STPOW
Week 2
Tamatoa McDonough – DPOW
Kyle Konrardy – STPOW
D-Line – Defensive Line of the Week
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