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SPORTS SHORTS: Mustang volleyball competes at STC Invite

TAMA — The East Marshall volleyball team went 1-3 at the South Tama Invitational on Saturday, falling in the first round of bracketed play. The Mustangs (13-10) narrowly fell to host South Tama in the first round, 21-18, 21-19, before beating Belle Plaine in a barnburner, 21-19, 19-21, 17-15. Lisbon took down East Marshall in the next round, 21-11, 21-17. In bracketed action, Belle Plaine got redemption and eliminated the Mustangs, 18-21, 21-15, 15-12. East Marshall was led on the day by Ashtyn Wheater, who had 16 kills to go with 22 digs. Natalie Condon totaled 13 kills and a ...

UNI wrestling releases schedule

CEDAR FALLS — The Northern Iowa wrestling team announced its full 2026-27 competition schedule, including home and road dual dates and tournaments. Northern Iowa will open its 103rd season of wrestling at the Grand View Open in Grimes before a pair of road duals at North Carolina (Nov. 21) and Duke (Nov. 22). Following competition at the Cougar Clash on Dec. 5, the Panthers return home as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes for the first time in Cedar Falls since 2010 inside the UNI-Dome in the “Dual In The Dome.” Big 12 Conference action opens with a Dec. 18 dual at West Virginia ...

Bobcats buzz past Riverhawks

Getting stung by a bee is not traditionally considered to be good luck, but some spiritual beliefs view it as a wake-up call, a sharp jolt before a positive change, or a sign to pay closer attention to life’s direction. Marshalltown senior Kaelyn Coleman thought it was just her luck, but ...

Court injunction clears path for Lipsey to rejoin ISU

AMES — Tamin Lipsey has been added to Iowa State’s roster after being granted an injunction for another year of eligibility last week. Iowa State announced Lipsey’s return on Monday with a social media post showing his No. 3 jersey hanging in his locker. Lipsey went undrafted in the ...

Haliburton eager for his return from Achilles injury

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton walked into the interview room Monday dressed in the Indiana Pacers’ retro pinstripe uniform, clapped his hands and propped one colorful shoe on top of the table next to the microphone. It was his way of telling everyone, he’s back and better than ...

Fever face must-win Game 2 at home

The Fever are used to playing road games that often feel like they’re at Gainbridge Fieldhouse or at least a neutral facility of the team’s strong national following. That wasn’t the case Sunday when Indiana took the Las Vegas court in the face of a hostile crowd that even booed Caitlin ...