BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 15 University of Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Indiana, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hawkeyes finish the regular season at 11-3-4 overall and 6-2-3 in Big Ten Conference play.

It was a defensive battle through the first 45 minutes, as Iowa outshot Indiana, 3-2, and held a 2-1 edge in shots on goal.

Graduate student Kenzie Roling and junior Sofia Bush each put a shot on goal for the Hawkeyes, but the match remained scoreless at halftime.

Bush broke the tie in the 73rd minute with an assist from senior Shae Doherty, giving Iowa a 1-0 advantage. The goal was the first of the season for Bush.

Junior Millie Greer extended the lead in the 85th minute, finishing a feed from sophomore Iba Oching to give Iowa a two-goal cushion in the closing minutes.

After totaling three shots in the first half, the Hawkeyes outshot Indiana, 12-3, in the second period. The Iowa defense held the Hoosiers to just five shots and one on goal for the match.

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The Iowa State men’s basketball team closed out exhibition play with an 80-72 win over Northwestern. Senior guard Nate Heise led the Cyclones with 19 points, including five of seven from three point range.

That’s Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger who feels the exhibition games against the Wildcats and Creighton were good tests. The Cyclones open the regular season a week from Monday night against Fairleigh Dickinson.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 6-2 after a 41-3 win over Minnesota. The Hawkeyes begin a bye week and return to action with a November 8th game at home against sixth ranked Oregon. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz.

Ferentz says November is when teams want to be at their best.

Ferentz says as quarterback Mark Gronowski gets healthier the offense makes improvement.

Iowa State was outscored 24-3 in the second half and lost to BYU 41-27. It was the Cyclones’ third straight loss after opening the season 5-0.

That’s coach Matt Campbell. Four turnovers proved costly as ISU fell to 2-3 in the Big 12.

Campbell feels the Cyclones are pressing. They return to action on Saturday by hosting Arizona State.

Kickoff for Saturday’s game in Jack Trice Stadium is Noon.

PLAYOFFS

8-Man First Round 

• Audubon – 58 vs Lenox – 20
• Woodbine – 78 vs Exira-EHK- 6
• Southeast Warren – 46 vs Boyer Valley – 35
• Bedford – 54 vs Wayne – 6
• Clarksville – 78 vs Coon Rapids-Bayard – 68
• Fremont-Mills – 62 vs St. Edmond – 7
• Gladbrook-Reinbeck – 56 vs Ar-We-Va 7
• North Union – 56 vs GTRA – 48
• Montezuma – 46 vs East Union – 28
• Iowa Valley – 64 vs Moravia – 0
• Don Bosco – 54 vs Collins-Maxwell – 10
• Bishop Garrigan – 57 vs Kingsley-Pierson – 12
• Turkey Valley – 60 vs Springville – 15
• Edgewood-Colesburg – 58 vs WACO – 7
• Easton Valley – 80 vs Belle Plaine – 52
• Janesville – 44 vs Riceville – 34

A First Round 

• ACGC – 33 vs Logan-Magnolia – 7
• BGM – 35 vs Riverside – 30
• Pekin – 42 vs Earlham – 7
• Woodbury Central – 21 vs AHSTW – 14
• Mount Ayr – 55 vs St. Albert – 47
• West Sioux – 45 vs IKM-Manning – 27
• Madrid – 48 vs North Butler – 8
• Saint Ansgar – 47 vs East Marshall – 0
• Maquoketa Valley – 43 vs Danville – 0
• West Fork – 25 vs Nashua-Plainfield – 23
• Lynnville-Sully – 42 vs Wapello – 0
• MMCRU – 49 vs Belmond-Klemme – 7
• Wapsie Valley – 50 vs Starmont – 3
• Gehlen Catholic – 34 vs West Hancock – 18
• Sibley-Ocheyedan – 41 vs Newman Catholic – 35
• North Linn – 59 vs Columbus – 14

1A First Round

• Ridge View – 42 vs Tri-Center – 27
• Treynor – 49 vs Ogden – 7
• Underwood – 54 vs South Central Calhoun – 8
• West Marshall 38 vs Shenandoah – 8
• Sigourney-Keota – 45 vs Interstate-35 – 0
• Pleasantville – 42 vs Durant – 14
• Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 48 vs Columbus Catholic – 27
• Beckman Catholic – 63 vs Jesup – 13
• West Lyon – 48 vs East Sac County – 6
• Grundy Center – 57 vs Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – 0
• Cascade – 35 vs Union – 27
• Hudson – 21 vs Central Springs – 14
• Hinton – 34 vs Emmetsburg- 28
• South Hardin – 35 vs Camanche – 7
• Regina Catholic – 69 vs Northeast – 0
• Lawton-Bronson – 14 vs Manson-NW Webster – 12

2A State Round 

• Pella Christian – 27 vs Clarinda – 24
• Kuemper Catholic – 35 vs Grand View Christian – 0
• Van Meter – 45 vs South Tama – 6
• Unity Christian – 28 vs Okoboji – 13
• Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 57 vs Woodward-Granger – 36
• Alburnett – 13 vs Crestwood – 6
• OABCIG – 34 vs Western Christian – 17
• West Branch – 22 vs Denver – 15
• Cherokee – 58 vs Spirit Lake – 57
• Wilton – 50 vs Dike-New Hartford – 14
• Mediapolis 28 vs Centerville – 13
• Mid-Prairie – 34 vs North Fayette Valley – 19
• Roland-Story – 28 vs Anamosa – 14
• Osage – 22 vs Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley – 14
• PCM – 42 vs West Liberty – 8
• Waukon – 34 vs Bellevue – 13

REGULAR SEASON

3A District 6

• Carroll – 35 vs Atlantic – 7
• Harlan – 49 vs Greene County – 0
• Creston – 54 vs Perry – 13

3A District 1

• Algona 21 – Bishop Heelan Catholic 13
• MOC-Floyd Valley – 39 vs Webster City – 18
• Sioux Center – 34 vs Humboldt – 13

4A District 6

• Glenwood – 51 vs Boone – 35
• Lewis Central – 53 vs Thomas Jefferson – 16
• ADM – 43 vs Denison-Schleswig – 0

4A District 1

• Sergeant Bluff-Luton – 41 vs Spencer – 14
• Le Mars – 35 vs Storm Lake – 0
• Fort Dodge – 35 vs Sioux City West – 6

The regular season finished on a sour note as the Atlantic Trojans fell to the Carroll Tigers 35-7 Friday night in the 3A District 6 championship game. Although the Trojans were in the game for two and a half quarters, the Tigers were the better team. Carroll drove the ball efficiently down the field all night, and the offensive line provided running room for Adam Malik. On the flip side, the Trojans struggled to produce the explosive plays that had propelled them to a five-game win streak. The game was closer than the score implied, and Atlantic had opportunities. However, the Trojans will have to make some adjustments heading into their postseason.

From the start of Carroll’s first drive, it was clear why they’ve had success running the ball throughout the season. The offensive line got great push throughout the night, and Malik showed vision and patience mixed with some speed and elusiveness. However, unlike the Trojans, who specialize in explosive runs, the Tigers were methodical. Picking up five to seven yards on nearly every play, Carroll quickly drove the field on their opening drive that was capped off by a two-yard touchdown run from Gavin Holt (a lineman put at fullback). Although the Trojans fumbled on their first drive, the Tigers would give it back to Atlantic twice. Once on a fumble on their second possession, and then on a muffed punt immediately after stopping the Trojans. Atlantic capitalized on the latter turnover. After recovering the muffed punt just outside the 30, Zayden Parker connected with Zander Killian on fourth and long, setting up Ethan McNeil for a six-yard touchdown run to tie the game.

Tied in the second quarter, Carroll immediately responded with another touchdown drive. After moving the ball down the field, the Trojans were able to force a fourth down. However, Carroll kept the offense on the field, and Camden King ran it in from three yards out to restore the touchdown lead. Although the Trojans would punt on the ensuing drive, the defense found a big stop. On fourth and two, King tried to sneak his way to a first down but was stuffed, giving Atlantic the ball back with time to work with. However, the offense couldn’t find its stride and was forced to punt all but ending the first half.

Coming out of the half, the Trojans started to find some momentum. Picking up some solid gainers, Atlantic quickly moved into Tiger territory, but inside the 4o were faced with fourth and 1. This time, it was Carroll’s turn to hold firm, stopping Kilian at the line of scrimmage, forcing a turnover on downs. After failing to get points on a drive they needed, Carroll delivered what felt like a knockout blow. Now late in the third quarter, the Trojan defense got another stop, and it looked as if they would get another opportunity to tie the game. However, the Tigers pulled off a nearly flawless fake punt and capitalized a few plays later on a Malik touchdown run.

Although Atlantic moved the ball at points, they never seriously threatened for the rest of the game. Carroll added two more touchdowns to close and a trio of interceptions to close out a district championship and a 35-7 win. Head coach Joe Brummer liked his team’s effort level, especially late, but knows the team will have to put this game behind them.

Although things didn’t go their way, there were still some positive takeaways on offense.

Although the loss is disappointing, the Trojans have a lot to be proud of. Atlantic finished the regular season with a 6-3 record, some magical moments, and a postseason berth. Brummer, disappointed himself, said that feeling is a mark of a team heading in the right direction and credits his team for the hard work and dedication to get to this point.

Atlantic’s playoff opponent has yet to be decided. However, it is very likely the Trojans will hit the road come next Friday.

Iowa’s offensive line faces a challenge in Saturday’s game at home against Minnesota. The Gopher defense registered nine sacks in last week’s 24-6 win over Nebraska.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says the Hawkeyes need to avoid third and long.

Ferentz says quarterback Mark Gronowski will need to get the ball out quick in passing situations.

Pre-game coverage on KJAN begins at 12:30-pm, Saturday, with the kick-off from Kinnick Stadium at 2:30-pm.

Iowa State hosts 11th ranked BYU, Saturday afternoon. The Cougars are balanced on offense and feature a standout defensive line and Cyclone coach Matt Campbell says his team needs to be competitive at the line of scrimmage.

Campbell on the challenge the BYU offense provides.

Campbell says the ISU defense faces a tough challenge.

Kick-off from Jack Trice Stadium is set for 2:30-p.m., Saturday.

After a night that could only be described as magical last week, the Atlantic Trojans have earned the right to play for a district championship. The Trojans now 6-2 and in the midst of a five-game winning streak will be put to the test when they face the Carroll Tigers. Carroll has run through district play with their most notable win being a 50-0 blowout of Creston. Head coach Joe Brummer and the Trojans are excited for the challenge but will have to guard against a hangover after the emotions of last week.

On paper, these two teams could not be more similar. Both teams rely heavily on the run and have all-star backs. Ethan McNeal leads 3A in all-purpose yards while Adam Malik is fourth in the class in rushing touchdowns. Each of the two staffs have tremendous respect for each other and there will be little to no surprises when the two hit the field.

The game will be a physical battle. Carroll has not put up less than 200 rushing yards in game since September 5th against Spencer (second game of the season). On defense, the Tigers have two shutouts in their last three games. Brummer gives a lot of credit to their front and knows the Trojans will have to match their physicality.

As the Atlantic offense continues to thrive, the run game will always take center stage, but they will continue to try and use their athletes to exploit matchups and create problems for the Carroll defense.

Much like the Tigers the keys to game are simple. Establish the run, play assignment football and win the turnover battle.

You can catch all the action on KJANTV. Kickoff is expected between 7:30 and 8:00 pm due to Kuemper Catholic hosting a playoff game prior to the start of this contest.