IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa softball’s Allison Doocy has been named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. It is the sophomore’s second weekly honor of the season. She was named Co-Big Ten Pitcher of the Week on March 12.

“Doocy continues to step on the field and give our team the best opportunity to win,” said UI head coach Marla Looper. “Even though the challenge was greater this weekend, she was able to get out of jams. She’s got more confidence this year than ever and when she’s rolling the team feels confident playing behind her.”

This is the second pitcher of the week award for Doocy and the third weekly conference honor of her career. She was named the freshman of the week on April 17, 2017.

Doocy went 2-0 in the circle on April 8 and 9 to aid Iowa in its series sweep of Wisconsin, recording a 1.50 ERA and allowing 10 hit and eight walks in 14 innings pitched. The sophomore led Iowa to a 3-0 shutout win over Wisconsin on Saturday and a 5-3 victory for the sweep on Sunday. Doocy allowed just one hit in her third shutout of the season during Saturday’s performance.

Doocy racked up 18 strikeouts over the weekend, bringing her season total to 147. She ranks second in the Big Ten with a 1.36 ERA and third with 147 strikeouts.

Doocy and the Hawkeyes take the field again on Tuesday in a double header at Nebraska. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m. (CT) at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Both games will air live on BTN.

Weather Alters Iowa’s Midweek Game vs. Bradley

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Due to the snow and cold temperatures that hit Central Illinois, the University of Iowa baseball’s non-conference game Tuesday evening versus Bradley in Peoria, Illinois, has been postponed.

Iowa (19-10, 5-3) will return to Big Ten competition with a three-game series against Nebraska from April 13-15 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Iowa Adds Wednesday Game Against Coe College

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Following the postponement of Tuesday’s game at Bradley and projected temperatures in the 70s, the University of Iowa baseball team has added a Wednesday game against Coe College at Duane Banks Field.  First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. (CT).

The Hawkeyes won two of three games last weekend against Ohio State, moving the team’s record to 19-10 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten play.  The Kohawks have won six of their last seven games to improve to 12-7 overall.  Coe plays Loras on Tuesday in Dubuque, Iowa.

Iowa also has moved up the game time for the April 17 matchup against Northern Illinois to 4:05 p.m. (CT).

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The prospect of a return to winter weather conditions this weekend has forced the cancellation of Iowa State’s spring football game. The school announced late Monday afternoon that Athletic Director Jamie Pollard and Head Coach Matt Campbell mutually decided to cancel the spring game set for Saturday in Ames due to the forecast for poor weather conditions.

The game will not be rescheduled and other activities scheduled in conjunction with the game are also canceled. The National Weather Service says temperatures could reach into the 70’s by Wednesday — but they are expected to plummet again by Saturday back into the 30’s and 40’s with the possibility of more snow.

A statement from Pollard says the team will hold its final spring practice Saturday behind closed doors.

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Two senior corners give the Iowa State defense a chance to make even more progress next season. Brian Peavy returns for his senior season after considering a jump to the NFL. He was a first team All Big-12 selection last season. He and fellow senior DeAndre Payne will be the leaders of the secondary. Peavy says the goal is to become the best secondary in the Big 12.

ISU was scheduled to hold its Spring game this Saturday, but it was cancelled due to the anticipated return of Winter weather.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to post their punt game and punt return game in spring drills. The Hawkeyes ranked 13th in net punting last season and special teams coordinator LeVar Woods says there is competition for the punting job.

Colten Rastetter handled the majority of the punting chores last season and averaged just under 38 yards as a sophomore. Ryan Gersonde punted 13 times for an average of just over 42 yards as a freshman and Woods says he is trying to find the right style of. Woods says the two punters have contrasting styles.

Iowa is looking to find a spark in the punt return game. The Hawkeyes finished 10th in returns last year and averaged just over six yards per return. Woods says sophomore receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette has shined this spring in the return game. He caught 18 passes as a freshman. Iowa’s spring drills run through April 20th.

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

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says he regrets his choice of words that set off St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina and triggered a benches-clearing incident. Lovullo came out of the dugout to argue with plate umpire Tim Timmons in St. Louis on Sunday, blaming the umpire for a called third strike he claimed was influenced by the All-Star catcher’s pitch framing. Lovullo used a profanity that set off Molina, and the manager was ejected.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — In his St. Louis debut, Greg Holland walked four batters in the 10th inning and forced home the go-ahead run that gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-4 win over the Cardinals. The 32-year-old Holland, who tied for the NL lead with 41 saves for Colorado last season, was signed as a free agent on opening day. He walked two batters to begin the 10th. After a sacrifice bunt, an intentional walk loaded the bases. The three-time All-Star closer then walked Orlando Arcia and was pulled.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jakob Junis carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Seattle Mariners 10-0. The Royals scored more runs off Marco Gonzales and the Seattle bullpen than they had in their past six games combined. Mike Moustakas homered and drove in a pair of runs to lead the offense.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State’s five-game improvement from 2016 to 2017 can be largely credited to a defense that was stingier by 10 points a game. The Cyclones are hoping to get even better this upcoming season _ and there are plenty of reasons to believe they can.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have added a veteran defensive lineman a day before kicking off their offseason program under new coach Mike Vrabel. The Titans agreed to terms on a deal with Bennie Logan. The 6-foot-2, 315-pound Logan has started 63 of his 74 games in the NFL with Philadelphia and Kansas City. He has 218 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered in his career.

AMES, Iowa – Due to poor weather conditions forecasted for the Ames area on Saturday, April 14, the 2018 Cyclone Gridiron Club Spring Football Game has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

“Coach Campbell and I mutually decided to cancel the Spring Game due to the anticipated weather for Saturday,” Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard said. “We know this will be disappointing for our fans and players. The football team will use Saturday as their final practice in a closed practice similar to this spring.”

Most of the other related activities surrounding the Spring Game are also cancelled (Cyclone Carnival, Jr. Cyclone Club Football Clinic, Cyclone Gridiron Club Tailgate).

Saturday night’s Cy’s House of Trivia will still take place. Doors open for the event in Hilton Coliseum at 5 p.m.

Iowa State opens its 2018 season on Saturday, Sept. 1 against South Dakota State in Jack Trice Stadium.

Iowa State has a seven-game home schedule in 2018, including five Big 12 contests: Oklahoma, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Baylor, Kansas State.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – The United States men’s freestyle wrestling team defeated Azerbaijan 6-4 to win the gold medal match at the 2018 UWW World Cup on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Kyle Snyder’s 14-3 technical superiority win at 97 kg clinched the dual for Team USA, giving the United States its first World Cup title since 2003, its eighth overall.

The United States was 4-0 in the two-day international dual meet championship, earning wins over Azerbaijan, Japan, Georgia, and India. Japan placed third at the tournament.

Team USA won 31 of 40 individual matches, and outscored its opponents 300-78 in total match points.

Complete results and standings from the UWW World Cup are available at hawkeyesports.com/ worldcupiowacity.

USA 6, AZERBAIJAN 4
57 kg/125.5 lbs. – Giorgi Edisherashvili (Azerbaijan) decision over Thomas Gilman (USA), 8-7
61 kg/134 lbs. – Kendric Maple (USA) decision over Afgan Khashalov ( Azerbaijan), 6-2
65 kg/143 lbs. – Logan Stieber (USA) decision over Haji Aliyev (Azerbaijan), 6-3
70 kg/154 lbs. – Joshgun Azimov (Azerbaijan)  decision over James Green (USA), 4-4
74 kg/163 lbs. – Jordan Burroughs (USA) fall over Gasjimurad  Omarov (Azerbaijan), 3:15
79 kg/174 lbs. – Kyle Dake (USA) decision over Jabrayil Hasanov (Azerbaijan), 5-3
86 kg/189 lbs. – David Taylor (USA) tech fall over Aleksander Gostiev (Azerbaijan), 12-2
92 kg/202.5 lbs. – Aslanbek Alborov (Azerbaijan) decision over J’den Cox (USA), 4-4
97 kg/213 lbs. – Kyle Snyder (USA) tech fall over Roman Bakirov (Azerbaijan), 14-3
125 kg/275 lbs. – Jamaladdin Magomedov decision over Nick Gwiazdowski (USA), 4-3

Attendance Day 1: 6,388
Attendance Day 2: 6,378
Total: 12,766