4C The Gazette, Sat., Jan. 19, 2002 MmwMMmmimMwm^mmmmmm- AW-- FYI: The National Duals Big weekend for 3 state schools • What: Cliff Keen/National Passolano (14-6); 184 — Austen Coaches Association Palmer (12-6); 197 — Cael National Duals where they stand. It's not do or die for glad to be back in action after National Dual Championships Sanderson (190); Hwt. — Mark "You have to find out," Za­ and ISU, either, but . . . two weeks off. • Where: Ohio State University, Knauer (9-5) may answer lesky said, noting this is the "It's a big tournament for us "We did that on purpose," Columbus, Ohio • Northern Iowa lineup: 125 — halfway point of the season. this year," said Zalesky, whose Douglas said. "We want them Today, Sunday • When: Tyler Hubbard (96) or Dustin Brewer some questions "You don't want to wait until team is coming off a 21-15 loss to be hungry and anxious." • Schedule: Today — First round, 9 (8-5); 133 — Mark Manchino (154); the end of the year." to Oklahoma State. In addition to the Division I and 11 a.m., Quarterfinals, 1 and 3 141 — Dylan Long (14-2); 149 — By J.R. Ogden ISU Coach Bobby Douglas meet, mere's competition in p.m., Consolation, 5 p.m., Jon Garvin (64) or Jeff Harrison (8-5); He said the team has re­ The Gazette called this an "acid test." Division II and Division in. Semifinals/consolation quarterfinals, 157 — Keith Pearl (12-5) or Drew Iowa, Iowa State and North­ sponded well to that loss but 8:30 p.m.; Sunday — Consolation "It's a good time to find out needs to focus on wrestling Wartburg is seeded second in Kelly (4-3); 165 — Nate Lawrenz ern Iowa head into this week­ the 16-team Division HI meet, semifinals, 9 a.m., Seventh-place (9-3) or Hesston Johnson (17-7); 174 end's Cliff Keen/NWCA Nation­ where you stand," he said. seven tough minutes each duals, 11 a.m., Fifth-place duals, 1 Upper Iowa seventh. Luther is — Eric Hauan (105); 184 — Kyle al Dual Championships with Iowa (5-1), seeded fifth, opens match. p.m., Championships/ThirrJ-place ranked sixth — one spot in Hansen (134); 197 — Jason Payne one thing in mind. action today at 9 a.m. against "It's a hard lesson to learn, duals, 3 p.m. front of the Peacocks — but (11-5); Hwt. — Sean Stender (104) OK, two things, if you in­ unseeded and 23rd-rated Cen­ but sometimes the best way to All Iowa dual matches will unseeded, as is llth-ranked • Radio: • First-round Division I pairings: 9 clude winning the 16-team tour­ tral Michigan. A bout with learn it," Zalesky said of the be broadcast live by KXIC-AM (800) Buena Vista. a.m. — Minnesota vs. Northern Iowa, nament. What wrestler or wres­ Michigan looms in the quar­ way some of his wrestlers com­ in Iowa City. "We've been reeling a little Fresno State vs. Pennsylvania, Iowa tling team doesn't think it can terfinals. peted in the loss. "It's more • Iowa lineup: 125 pounds — Luke bit," Luther Coach Dave Mitch­ vs. Central Michigan, Edinboro vs. win? Iowa State (8-1), seeded sixth, just a mental thing . . . It's just Eustice (9-3): 133 — Cliff Moore ell said, noting losses to Upper Michgan; 11 a.m. — Oklahoma vs. "It's not going to be easy," drew an 11 a.m. first-rounder the mind-set." (11-1); 141 — Luke Moffitt (11-4); Iowa and Wartburg last week­ Lehigh, Arizona State vs. Iowa State, Iowa Coach Jim Zalesky said. against llth-ranked Arizona Iowa's lineup will include 149 — Mike Zadick (150); 157 — end. Ohio State vs. Lock Haven, Michigan Nothing is easy when the State, a team coached by long­ backups Marc Juergens at 141 Matt Anderson (17-5); 165 — Ben The Norse meet No. 6 Col­ Shirk (8-6); 174 — Tyler Nixt (174); State vs. Oklahoma State Division I field includes top- time Douglas assistant Thorn pounds and Trey Clark at 197. • First-round Division III pairings: 9 ranked defending NCAA and Ortiz. Zalesky said "we'll see" when lege of New Jersey in the first 184 — Jessman Smith (19-2); 197 round. — Ryan Fulsaas (7-5); Hwt. — Steve a.m. — Augsburg vs. Thiel, Buena National Duals champion Min­ Unseeded UNI (5-2) meets asked if both could see action Mocco (190) Vista vs. John Carroll, Lycoming vs. nesota, No. 2 Oklahoma State, Minnesota at 9 am in place of Luke Moffitt and "I like that we get out there • Iowa State lineup: 125 — Ty Springfield, Ohio Northern vs. King's No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 4 "To be honest, I wanted to Ryan Fulsaas, respectively. and get to see somebody a little Malia (11-5); 133 — Zach Roberson College; 11 a.m. — Michigan. draw them because they are "If one guy struggles, you different right away," he said. (12-3); 141 — Aaron Holker (14-5); Wisconsin-LaCrosse vs. Ithaca, That's why, more than any­ the top-ranked team," UNI have another option," he said. "We'll compete hard against 149 — Billy Maldonado (19-3); 157 Luther vs. College of New Jersey, thing, the fifth-ranked Hawk- Coach Brad Penrith said.- "It's Iowa State, led by top-ranked them." Upper Iowa vs. Delaware Valley, — Matt Veach (12-6); 165 — Joe eyes, No. 6 Cyclones and not a do-or-die tournament for unbeatens Joe Heskett at 165 W Contact Sports Editor JR Ogden at Heskett (200); 174 — Nick Montclair State vs. Wartburg No. 14 Panthers want to see us." and Cael Sanderson at 197, is (319) 36SS696 or [email protected] Hawks Cyclones promote Brickey • From page 1C UNI looking to By Jim Ecker fair assumption, that's what he The Gazette IOWA STATE FOOTBALL needs to do. Reggie and I are Steve Brickey, the new offensive coordinator the leaders of this team, and end Drake hex for the , knows exactly what "Maybe find a slightly different way of doing we've obviously got to change he wants to do with ISU's high-powered offense things and a slightly different twist, but the something. If we don't, we By John Riehl next season. overall structure and the general philosophy are should sit next to him. That's Trie Gazette WOMEN'S HOOPS Leave it alone. not going to change," he said. the way it goes." Northern Iowa's degree of "Things have been going pretty good," Brick­ Brickey's quarterbacks have excelled the last Evans — second on the team success against Drake in Des dominance is impressive, it ey said Friday, shortly after he was promoted to at 17.4 points per game — had two years. Sage Rosenfels, now with the Wash­ Moines is absolutely ridicu­ doesn't guarantee another his hew job with the Cyclones. "I believe in this ington Redskins, led ISU to a 9-3 record and a a somewhat different view. lous. victory over Northern Iowa, offense and what we've been "I'm still going to be Reggie," victory in the Insight.com Bowl in 2000. Seneca The Panthers haven't had which has dropped the last doing and what we want to Wallace, the 2001 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, he said. "There's nothing that's any, losing all 25 of their six games in the series. The do." going to change with me. I'm directed the Cyclones to a 7-5 record and the women's games Panthers' last win was Jan. Brickey, 47, has been ISU's Independence Bowl. still going to play ball and dating to the 1976-77 season. 14,1999, 84-73, in Cedar Falls. quarterbacks coach and pass­ practice hard everyday." Both quarterbacks passed for more than 2,000 Northern Iowa will get an­ Wichita State snapped a ing game coordinator the last It'll be a familiar opponent other chance to write its yards and were complimented by a 1,000-yard six-game road losing streak two years. He succeeds Steve tailback in Ennis Haywood. Iowa sees tonight. The Hawk- own page of series history Loney, who left Iowa State this against Drake with an 80-78 Wallace returns for his senior campaign, but eyes knocked off Northwestern today. The in-state rivals tip shocker Jan. 6. week to become the offensive at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Cyclones are looking for a new tailback to off their Missouri Valley "It proves anybody can line coach for the Minnesota 70-60, just 10 days ago. Conference game at 3:07 p.m. Vikings. Steve Brickey replace Haywood, who is graduating. Brickey win any game on any eve­ said the other priorities are the offensive line The Wildcats (9-6), who are in the Knapp Center. ning," DiCecco said. "What Steve Brickey has ISU assistant coming off a win at Michigan, and tight end. The Cyclones also need to hire an The game will be televised Drake — led by junior done at Iowa State with two forced 22 Iowa turnovers in by Fox Sports Net . different quarterbacks can't be underplayed," offensive line coach. that game. center Carla Bennett (14.5 Brickey played quarterback and defensive "The in-state rivalry be­ ppg, 7.4 rpg) and senior point ISU Coach Dan McCarney said, "His success Leading scorer Jitim Young tween Drake and Northern with offensive strategy and personal teaching back at Missouri, graduating in 1976. He began led Northwestern with 16 guard Stephanie Schmitz his coaching career as a graduate assistant with Iowa will always be there (12.8 ppg, 5.1 apg) — has won demeanor with many outstanding quarterbacks points. Evans had 21 for Iowa. whether it's another 30 years over the years will serve him well." the Tigers and also has worked at Texas, Texas three straight games since Tech, TCU, North Texas and State. "We're playing a team that before we win a game in Des the Wichita State loss. Brickey, entering his 25th year of college plays a difficult style," Alford Moines," said Northern Iowa "You see great parity in coaching, might tinker with a few things, but he W Contact sportswriter Jim Ecker at (319) 368*697 or said. "They just got a good Coach Tony DiCecco, whose won't tamper with success. [email protected] road win at Michigan, so team trails in the series, 42-5. the conference as we close they're confident. "The rivalry will be there out the first round of confer­ because of what it means to ence play," said Drake "It's hard to get confidence Coach Lisa Stone. "It'll be when you don't concentrate for the kids. They enjoy the ISU tries to put tough loss aside series. Somewhere along the interesting to see what hap­ 40 minutes. When you don't pens." have that 40 minutes of tough­ line, I hope it turns around MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — rado and scored just 10 points. ness. And that's just what for us." Sophomore forward Amy Whatever hurt Iowa State feels ISU BASKETBALL Swisher leads Northern Iowa after its loss at Colorado, the "I missed a lot of shots that I we're struggling with right Northern Iowa (9-8 overall, normally make," Pearson said. now. We've got to find that. 4-2 MVC) dropped the first of in scoring at 14.4 points per Cyclones will have to leave it mained and lost, 73-70. game. Senior center Abbi behind when they go to Kansas "But they're not going to go And, obviously, we've got to two crucial league games It was the fifth loss in the down every night." find that quicker than later." Thursday, 59-51 at Creighton Schutte, who played her State. ^—mm—mmm last six games for the slumping Alford said the confounding — the Panthers' 13th loss in freshman season at Drake "We've On TV Wildcats and the seventh in the Pearson is the team's only thing about Iowa's recent strug­ 14 games in Omaha, Neb. before transferring to Kirk- got to last nine. senior. Freshmen and sopho­ wood Community College for bounce • Today's Iowa But Kansas State can be gles is that the team continues The Bluejays are tied with State game at mores are playing most of the to practice very well. Drake for the MVC lead at one year, averages 11.5 back," Iowa difficult to guard in its triangle minutes, and Eustachy said the points and 7.1 rebounds. Kansas State will "Of the teams I've had, this 6-1. State Coach offense, and guard Larry Reid youth has been evident in the Northern Iowa hosts Larry Eus- be televised by has been an incredible practice Drake routed Bradley, KCRG-TV9 beginning is capable of a big -game if he stretches when the team tachy said. team," he said. "They bust 85-56, Thursday at home to Drake Feb. 17. at 7 p.m. gets hot. doesn't play well. their tails, they work extremely improve to 12-4 overall. "We can't That hasn't happened much W Contact writer John Riehl at (319) let it carry Still, he said he's encouraged. While Drake's home court 339-3177 or [email protected] this season. Reid, who averages hard, they concentrate. There Iowa State's Big 12 victory was just hasn't been that carryover over to the future." 13.5 points, is shooting only 37 Iowa State plays at Kansas percent and is just 16-of-54 from over then-No. 17 Missouri and to game play. It's almost like the losses have been by a total the Black (team) takes a lot State tonight, a matchup of 3-point range. teams that had road victories of 10 points, including a 69-66 more pride beating the Gold Kansas State's best inside setback to No. 6 Oklahoma team than they do their oppo­ Knights top Upper Iowa in their grasp" Wednesday night player, 6-foot-9 Pervis Pasco, is only to let them slip away at State. nent. That doesn't make any Gazette staff reports averaging 12.4 points and 8.7 sense." Wartburg took an 11-point the end. rebounds. WOMEN'S HOOPS At Colorado, Iowa State "We're doing what we want The coach reiterated that he lead into the second half Fri­ Iowa State needs Tyray Pear­ to do," Eustachy said. "I day night then coasted to a failed to score after taking a feels Iowa's season begins to­ bounding edge. Mohs had nine 61-55 lead with 4:57 left and son to get his touch back. thought we might sneak up on night. 70-60 victory over Upper Iowa rebounds for the Knights. Ar- Pearson, who averaged 29 some people and we have. This in women's basketball at lost, 63-61, on Stephane Pelle's The many questions about ielle Beck had nine for Upper basket with 2.9 seconds remain­ points in two games last week, team is probably doing better these Hawkeyes need to start Knights Gymnasium in Waver- Iowa. made only 4-of-17 shots at Colo­ than we all thought." ly. ing. The Cyclones (9-9, 1-3 Big being answered. • LUTHER 88, BUENA VISTA 65 12) missed 13 of their final 17 "This team is still a mys­ Jessica Mennen led the — Lynn Dalhed scored 18 shots. tery," Alford said. "I'd be lying Knights (10-4 overall, 6-2 Iowa points and teammates Kelly Kansas State (6-8, 0-3) also if I said I've got it all under Conference) with 16 points, Haver and Amanda Smith add­ had the lead with 4:57 left in its control and know which but­ closely followed by Brianne ed 17 apiece as the Norse won game at Baylor. The Wildcats tons to press. We're still Schoonover with 14 and Holly easily in Storm Lake. led, 61-60, then did not score Mohs with 11. searching for that from a Luther (104, 7-2) also got 13 again until just 21 seconds re- coaching standpoint. We just Danielle Clark led Upper Io­ points from Anne Bautch. need to get more guys playing wa (10-4, 5-3) with 12 points. Allison Schultz led the Bea­ well, and we just don't have Angie Baldridge added 11 that right now." vers (6-9, 2-6) with 16 points. RimCenter • Davenport,lowa ^ points, Nicole Albrecht 10. Kelli Taylor added 13 and Ju­ W Contact sportswriter Jeff Johnson at Wartburg enjoyed a 43-29 re- lie Bloyer 10. (319) 3983259 or [email protected] SM What's NEW In Fl nNJSfSpMi CnNMSi FMM Free throws lift Beavers ^InMMMM Btttl, PWCt, Iowa (13-6, 2-3) Gazette staff reports Ski BMCSI Jit BMftB| Pn. No. Nam Ht. Av. Both teams made 25 of 50 F 4 Glen Woriey 6-7 7.1 MEN'S HOOPS F 23 Duez Henderson 6-7 4.3 field goal attempts. 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