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SPENCER, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa medical examiner’s office has concluded that the death of a Spencer High School wrestler who collapsed at a December match was likely caused by a congenital heart defect. The Sioux City Journal reports an autopsy on 18-year-old Austin Roberts’ body Dec. 22 determined the cause of death. The medical examiner’s office also listed “probable dehydration” and “other significance” in his death. The manner of his death will be certified as natural causes.
Roberts, at 220 pounds, collapsed at a tournament Dec. 19 in Spencer after taking injury time when he couldn’t catch his breath. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital later that day. He was ranked sixth in the state in Class 3A at the time of his death.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 39 points, Ryan Spangler made a series of critical plays down the stretch and sixth-ranked Oklahoma beat No. 21 Iowa State 79-76 on Thursday night in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals.
Spangler finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, and Isaiah Cousins also had 10 points for the third-seeded Sooners (24-6), who advanced to play ninth-ranked West Virginia in the semifinals. The Mountaineers rolled past TCU earlier in the night.
Georges Niang matched a career-high with 31 points for the sixth-seeded Cyclones (21-11), who trailed by 14 midway through the second half before making it a game. But after squandering several chances to get within a possession, it wasn’t until Deonte Burton’s 3-pointer at the buzzer that they finally did.
(at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines)
Class 1A Consolation Round
10:00-a.m. Britt/West Hancock vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Class 1A Championship game
6:05-p.m. Council Bluffs/St. Albert vs. Paullina/South O’Brien
Class 2A Consolation Round
11:45-a.m. Pella Christian vs. Anamosa
Class 2A Championship game
8:05-p.m. Cascade vs. Hull/Western Christian
The Class 3A and 4A Consolation Rounds and Championship games will be held Saturday.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points and Malcolm Hill broke a tie with a 16-foot jumper with 1:14 to go Thursday, helping Illinois fend off No. 20 Iowa’s frantic comeback for a stunning 68-66 upset in the Big Ten tournament.
The Fighting Illini (15-18) won for only the second time in six games — this one after allowing the Hawkeyes (21-10) to score 11 straight points in 98 seconds to tie the score at 66 with 1:40 to play.
Hill gave Illinois the lead with his mid-range jumper and the struggling Hawkeyes didn’t score again. Illinois faces No. 13 Purdue in Friday’s quarterfinals.
Iowa (21-10) was led by Peter Jock, who tied his career high with 29 points before fouling out. Jarrod Uhthoff scored 21 points as the Hawkeyes lost five of their last six.
Kendrick Nunn had 16 points for Illinois.
Class 1A
Semifinal Round– ST. ALBERT, COUNCIL BLUFFS 70, WEST HANCOCK, BRITT 52 – BOXSCORE
Semifinal Round – SOUTH O’BRIEN, PAULLINA 65, GLADBROOK-REINBECK 56 – BOXSCORE
Championship Round – ST. ALBERT, COUNCIL BLUFFS (17-9) VS. SOUTH O’BRIEN, PAULLINA(24-3) – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 6:05 PM
Consolation Round – WEST HANCOCK, BRITT (24-3) VS. GLADBROOK-REINBECK (24-3) – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 10:00 AM
Class 2A
Semifinal Round – CASCADE, WESTERN DUBUQUE 51, PELLA CHRISTIAN 36 – BOXSCORE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have begun to announce their wave of free-agent signings, starting with veteran linebacker Tamba Hali and defensive tackle Jaye Howard. Hali agreed to a three-year deal to remain with Kansas City on Tuesday, while Howard reached a two-year deal to stay with the Chiefs on Wednesday. Both were valuable pieces to a defense that last season led the Chiefs to their first playoff victory in more than two decades.
Kansas City also agreed to a three-year deal with veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson, a five-year contract with former Browns offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz and contracts with backup linebackers Frank Zombo and Jonathan Massaquoi during the first day of free agency. Those contracts are expected to be announced once they are signed.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta has undergone surgery for a left thumb injury and likely will be sidelined for about 10-to-12 weeks. Manager Mike Matheny anticipates Peralta will return to the team’s spring training site in Jupiter, Florida, in a few days. The surgery took place in St. Louis after Peralta got a second opinion.
Matheny said he hasn’t heard an exact date for Peralta’s return to action and will have a better idea when the Cardinals consult with the surgeon. Offseason acquisition Jedd Gyorko is likely to get the first chance to fill in at shortstop. The Cardinals also have utilityman Greg Garcia and prospect Aledmys Diaz in camp.
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| Northwestern | vs | Michigan | 11:00am | |
| Illinois | vs | Iowa | 1:25 p.m. | |
| Penn St. | vs | ( 1) Ohio St. | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Nebraska | vs | Wisconsin | 7:55 p.m. |
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@ Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines….
Class 1A Semi’s
10:30-a.m. Council Bluffs/St. Albert vs. Britt/West Hancock
12:15-p.m. South O’Brien/Paullina vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Class 2A Semi’s
2:00-p.m. Pella Christian vs. Cascade/Western Dubuque
3:45-p.m. Hull/Western Christian vs. Anamosa
Class 3A Semi’s
6:35-p.m. Chariton vs. Dubuque/Wahlert
8:15-p.m. Pella vs. Cedar Rapids/Xavier
The Championship and Consolation round games in Class 1A and 2A are on Friday, while the 3A and 4A finals are on Saturday.
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