Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson says senior forward Tristan Smith may return to action Friday night when the Panthers host Bradley. Smith is averaging nearly 10 points and more than five rebounds per game but he has missed the last month due to a hip injury.

Jacobson expects Smith to bring effort and energy, even though it may take him some time to regain his form.

The Panthers are 14-9 overall and 6-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Three point defense has been a focus for the Drake men as they get ready for Tuesday night’s visit to Missouri Valley leader Belmont. The Bulldogs have given up 28 three pointers in their last two games and Belmont leads the Valley from behind the arch by averaging 10 threes per contest.

Seven-foot senior Isaiah Carr has provided a spark for a Drake team that is looking for more punch off the bench. Carr had five blacked shots in Saturday’s loss to Bradley.

Drake is 6-6 in the Valley.

The State Tournament brackets have been released for the IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament.  Click the links below for full bracket pairings.

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The 2026 IGHSAU Girls State Wrestling Tournament takes place Feb. 5-6, 2026 at Xtream Arena in Coralville.  We’ll have live coverage of results both days on KJAN!

CHARGER INVITATIONAL AT ACGC

1. Riverside – 196.5 pts

2. Eagle Grove – 169.5 pts

3. Earlham – 164 pts

5. ACGC – 137.5 pts

7. Nodaway Valley – 122.5 pts

10. Coon Rapids-Bayard – 73.5 pts

20. AHSTW – 16 pts

TOP FINISHERS

Riverside – Drew Anderson (1st – 138), Max Shanno (1st – 165), Mason ouser (3rd – 150), Wyat Bell (3rd – 215), Colton Hering (4th – 106), Kingston Carrigan (4th – 126), Maximus Applegate (5th – 113), Jaxon Gordon (5th – 157)

ACGC – Charlie Christensen (1st – 144), Carter Richter (1st – 215), Chase Slaybaugh (3rd – 120), Lane Stringer (4th – 157)

Nodaway Valley – Ty Strode (1st – 132), Caleb Christensen (1st – 190), Ahston Honnold (1st – 285), Josh Nelson (2nd – 113)

AHSTW – Roman Scheffler (5th – 285)

WHEELER INVITATIONAL 

1. Westwood – 224 pts

2. Audubon – 202 pts

3. Missouri Valley – 159.5 pts

6. Atlantic JV – 106 pts

8. CAM – 66 pts

TOP FINSIHERS

Audubon – Jon Rasmussen (1st – 138), Alex Henkel (1st – 190), Karsen Juelsgaard (2nd – 106), Leyton Elmquist (2nd – 113), Lane Elmquist (2nd – 126), Karter Obermeier (2nd – 150), Mason Kasperbauer (2nd – 165), Talan Petersen (2nd – 215), Mason Brand (3rd – 106), Lane Meyer (3rd – 285)

CAM – Brentyn Hoover (1st – 175), Kason Calhound (3rd – 144),

Atlantic JV – D’art Hansen (3rd – 138), Dayton Thomas (3rd – 165)

SOUTHWEST IOWA INVITATIONAL

1. I-35 – 227.5 pts

2. Logan-Magnolia – 217 pts

3. Woodbine – 159.5 pts

5. Southwest Valley – 122.5 pts

7. Tri-Center – 103.5 pts

8. Southwest – 57 pts

9. Griswold – 45.5 pts

TOP FINISHERS

Griswold – Sladynn Jones (3rd – 106), Dane Carey (5th – 165), Jaden Jensen (5th – 215)

Southwest Valley – Gavin Wetzel (1st – 165), Brody Crozier (2nd – 144), Ben Waddell (3rd – 126), Brody Sparks (3rd – 144), Hoyt Mendenhall (4th – 120), Carson Cooper (4th – 157)

Tri-Center – Tucker Olsen (3rd – 132), Noah Goodwin (3rd – 150)

Bennett Stirtz had a career-high 32 points Sunday night, and the Iowa Hawkeyes pulled away late for an 84-66 win at Oregon. It was Iowa’s fourth straight win. Stirtz made 12-of-15 shots, including four-of-six from three point range.

Stirtz felt the Hawkeyes set the done with defense.

The Hawkeyes shot 59 percent for the game and made 18-of-26 shots in the second half.

That’s Iowa coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes were efficient on offense and committed only five turnovers in the game.

The Hawkeyes are 6-4 in the Big Ten and will visit Washington Wednesday night.

Another dominant road win for the eighth ranked Iowa State men, Sunday. The Cyclones raced out to a 50-21 lead at halftime and pounded Kansas State 95-61. It was the most lopsided conference road win in program history.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. It was the Cyclones’ fourth straight victory as they improve to 7-2 in the Big 12.

The Cyclones are clicking on both ends of the court.

The Cyclones are off until hosting Baylor next Saturday.

The eighth ranked Iowa Hawkeye women came up empty on a trip to the west coast, Sunday afternoon. Second ranked UCLA shot nearly 58 percent and hammered the Hawkeyes 88-65.

That’s Iowa coach Jan Jensen. The Hawkeyes were outscored 56-26 in the paint and also committed 19 turnovers.

Sophomore center Ava Heiden led Iowa with 19 points, all in the second half.

The Northern Iowa women took command with a 20-3 run in the second half and won at Drake 66-56, Sunday. The Panthers improve to 7-4 in Missouri Valley play.

That’s UNI coach Tanya Warren. The Bulldogs led by nine in the third quarter before the Panthers turned the game around.

For Warren, it was the 350th victory of her career.

UNI senior forward Ryley Goebel had a triple-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocked shots.

Drake coach Allison Pohlman felt the Panthers wore her team down.

Drake shot only 34 percent and Pohlman says Goebel’s play was a big factor.

Team Scores:

1.  Lewis Central  259.5
2. Glenwood  233
3. Atlantic  198
4. Shenandoah  137.5
5. Creston  125.5
6. Harlan  114
7. CB St. Albert  102.5
8. Red Oak  91
9. Denison  85.5
10. Clarinda  43
11. Kuemper Catholic  30.5

Individual Champions:

• 106 – Ace Cochrane (Glenwood)
• 113 – Quinn Lane (Glenwood)
• 120 – Zander Manz (Lewis Central)
• 126 – Weston Porter (Lewis Central)
• 132 – Braxton Hass (Atlantic)
• 138 – Owen Duffek (Lewis Central)
• 144 – Mandius Volentine (Lewis Central)
• 150 – Dayton Gusman (Red Oak)
• 157 – Jayden Harter (Atlantic)
• 165 – Jacob McGargill (Shenandoah)
• 175 – Nile Lundvall (Glenwood)
• 190 – Donovan Hedrington (Atlantic)
• 215 – Mason Koehler (Glenwood)
• 285 – Gunner Martwick (Creston)

Other Atlantic Place Winners:

2nd Place:

• 106 – Dayton Van Horn
• 165 – Dreven Smith

3rd Place:

• 138 – Landon Hagen
• 215 – Travin Thomas

4th Place:

• 113 – Hunter Kinze
• 285 – Cooper Woolsey

6th Place:

• 144 – Carter Hadley

7th Place:

• 175 – Callan Kluever

Boys:

• Earlham 65, Nodaway Valley 52
• Missouri Valley 76, Westwood 68

Girls:

• Earlham 58, Nodaway Valley 47
• Papillion-La Vista South 75, Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 41