(Radio Iowa) Familiar foes collide in an 8-player quarterfinal tonight, as third ranked Audubon visits second ranked Remsen St. Mary’s. These teams split to nail biters a year ago. Audubon coach Sean Birks.

Remsen St. Mary’s coach Chad Osterman on the challenge for his defense.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s defense hopes to continue to make progress on Saturday against Michigan State. Sophomore defensive back Dane Belton feels the defense played better in a 21-20 loss to Northwestern.

Belton says the Hawkeyes are confident they can bounce back from a slow start.

Former West Des Moines Valley standout Rocky Lombardi quarterbacks the Michigan State offense. Iowa defensive end Zach VanValkenburg says Lombardi causes concerns.

VanValkenburg says the Hawkeyes have not lost confidence despite the 0-2 start.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa State basketball coach Steve Prohm says improvement on a defense is a key as the Cyclones look to regain their winning ways. ISU finished 12-20 last season. It was the program’s second losing season in three years.

On of those freshmen is Oskaloosa seven-footer Xavier Foster. Prohm says Foster has missed practice time with a concussion.

A key addition is DePaul transfer Jalen Coleman-Lands at guard. Prohm says this team will be able to feature more four guard lineups.

Prohm on the keys to making progress.

ISU officials announced 1,373 fans will be allowed to attend each home game. That is 10 percent of capacity in Hilton Coliseum.