Iowa State climbs two spots to 12th on the latest AP College Basketball Poll. The Cyclones are 4-1 in the Big 12 after a 62-60 loss at second ranked Kansas and will host seventh ranked Texas tonight (Tuesday night).

That’s Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones and Longhorns are two of the three teams tied for second early in the league race.

Freshman guard Tamin Lipsey says it took awhile for the Cyclones to adjust to the atmosphere in Lawrence.

Senior guard Caleb Grill says the Cyclones need a better start against Texas.

Two of the contenders in the Big 12 Conference collide tonight (Tuesday night) in Hilton Coliseum when 12th ranked Iowa State hosts number seven Texas. Both teams are 4-1 in the league race and this will mark the return of Longhorn guard Tyrese Hunter. He was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year for the Cyclones last season before transferring to Texas.

That’s Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger who is not sure how the crowd will react to Hunter’s return.

It is a game between two of the teams that expect to be in the title chase.

Otzelberger says defense will be a key against Texas.

The Cyclones will be out to protect the home court.

That’s senior guard Caleb Grill who says the Longhorns will be tough to guard.

Grill says they are focused on Texas and not Tyrese Hunter.

The Atlantic basketball teams are hosting their annual Coaches vs Cancer basketball doubleheader on Tuesday night vs. Red Oak. Local survivor Tony Miller will be speaking at the game about his battle and how events like this helped him directly in his recovery.

Come out with your pink on and support the teams and a great cause. Donations will be accepted at the game and online as well HERE

IHSAA Boys Basketball Rankings
Third Edition
01/16/2023

The 15th ranked Iowa State women were outscored 13-2 to start the fourth quarter in a 68-53 loss at Texas. The Cyclones fall to 3-2 in the Big 12.

That’s ISU coach Bill Fennelly. The Cyclones were outscored 16-6 in the final quarter.

Ashley Joens led the Cyclones with 21.

Make it four in a row for Iowa. Iowa shot 60 percent for the game and survived early foul trouble to beat Maryland 81-67 in Iowa City. It was a big game for Tony Perkins. The junior made 10 of 13 shots and finished with a career high 22.

After dropping their first three Big Ten games the Hawkeyes are now 4-3.

After being saddled with first half foul trouble Kris Murray scored 17 in the second half.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery who says Perkins was a key in the opening half as Murray and Filip Rebraca were on the bench with foul problems.

Iowa hosts Northwestern Wednesday night. We’ll have it on KJAN.

ADM Tiger Invitational

Nodaway Valley finished 6th with 94.5 points. Red Oak was ninth. Nodaway Valley had three runners-up: Keyin Steeve (113), Carmine Shaw (145) and Trenton Warner (285).

Dawson Bond won the 160 title for Red oak and was named the tourney’s most outstanding wrestler.

Full results HERE

Bobcat Classic @ Basehor Linwood

Glenwood finished in 8th place with 144 points. Vinny Mayberry (120) and CJ Carter (215) won titles for the Rams. Vinny Mayberry collected his 100^th career win during the tournament.

Tate Mayberry (157) was second for the Rams

Underwood finished in 11^th. place in the team standings. The Eagles had two champions: Gable Porter (132) and Blake Allen (138).

Centerville Big Red Invitational

Clarinda finished fifth in the team race with 130 points. Karson Downey (182), Jase Wilmes (220) and Bryson Harris (285) were champions for the Cardinals.

Osage Dual Tournament

Lewis Central went 0-4 in dual action. Carter Schorsch and Braylon Kammrad went 4-0 for the Titans.

Perry Tournament

Logan-Magnolia finished ninth with 108 points. Corbin Reisz (126) and Wyatt Reisz (160) were champions while Layne Brenden (152) was a runner-up

Full results HERE

RON SCOTT DUAL @ MOUNT AYR
01/14/2023

Cameron 57, Harlan 24

Cameron 66, Martensdale-St. Marys 7

Cameron 73, Mount Ayr 6

Cameron 54, Shenandoah 27

Shenandoah 38, Southwest Valley 27

Shenandoah 57, Mount Ayr 12

Shenandoah 48, Durant 21

Southwest Valley 57, Central Decatur 18

Southwest Valley 36, Martensdale-St. Marys 35

Southwest Valley 66, Mount Ayr 18

Harlan 57, Central Decatur 12

Harlan 42, East Union 15

Harlan 46, Martensdale-St. Marys 36

Harlan 48, Mount Ayr 18

Harlan 45, Shenandoah 30

Martensdale-St. Marys 48, Durant 18

Durant 36, East Union 27

East Union 42, Central Decatur 24

East Union 42, Mount Ayr 24

Central Decatur 36, Mount Ayr 12