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ISU women announce non-league schedule

TIMES-REPUBLICAN AMES — Iowa State has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 women’s basketball season. The schedule is highlighted by three games against in-state rivals and three contests against 2026 NCAA Tournament teams. Overall, ISU will host one exhibition and nine regular-season games in Hilton Coliseum as part of the non-conference schedule. The Cyclones will host an exhibition contest with Upper Iowa on Oct. 28 prior to the regular season opener against Grambling State on Nov. 2. The homestand continues for two more weeks, with contests against ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Mustang netters stopped by South Hardin

TIMES-REPUBLICAN ELDORA — The East Marshall volleyball team took a game from South Hardin for the first time in eight years, but it wasn’t enough to propel the Mustangs to victory. The host Tigers took Monday’s NICL West Division match from East Marshall in four sets, prevailing 25-16, 24-26, 25-17, 25-12. Emma Minteer had 18 kills and Lucy Anderson added 12 for South Hardin (4-5, 1-0). East Marshall was paced by Ashtyn Wheater’s nine kills. Marisa Cahalan had seven, Natalie Condon added six and Deliah Conner contributed five. Mya Gould totaled 25 assists. Libby Atcher ...

ISU’s Flora a rare breed

Carson Kolb is right where he wants to be in his football career. It just took him a couple years longer than he expected — and only because he was able to capitalize on an opportunity that’s become less available in this new era of college athletics. Without a scholarship offer coming ...

59th annual Tiger Days Golf Outing set for Oct. 9

Marshalltown Community College has announced its 59th Annual Tiger Days Golf Outing will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at the American Legion Memorial Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit the MCC men’s and women’s basketball programs. The event will follow a four-person scramble format, kicking off with player registration and a complimentary light lunch provided at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at noon. Golfers can participate as individual players for $100 or in teams for $400. Both options include golf, cart rental, an event gift, and admission to ...

ISU’s Jackson on Earl Campbell watch list

AMES — Iowa State wide receiver Cody Jackson was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List Tuesday morning. The award is given annually to the top offensive player in Division I college football who either graduated from a Texas high school or plays for a Texas-based ...

Mustangs claim Colfax-Mingo tourney

COLFAX — The East Marshall volleyball team tallied four consecutive wins to claim the title at the Colfax-Mingo Tournament on Saturday. The Mustangs (5-1) marched through pool play with wins over Nodaway Valley (21-17, 21-16) and Baxter (21-15, 21-15) before beating the host Tigerhawks ...