Sports March 25th

In women’s basketball yesterday, Oklahoma defeated Iowa 96-62 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa closes out the season at 23-11. Here are scores from Monday:

NC State 83, Michigan State 49

Texas 65, Illinois 48

Maryland 111, Alabama 108 (2 OT)

LSU 101, Florida State 71

North Carolina 58, West Virginia 47

Uconn 91, South Dakota State 57

USC 96, Mississippi State 59

The sweet 16 games will be played Friday and Saturday

Iowa has hired Drake's Ben McCollum as its next men's basketball coach. The Iowa City native replaces Fran McCaffery, who was dismissed earlier this month after 15 seasons. McCollum just finished his first season at Drake, leading the Bulldogs to a 31-4 record and the program's first appearance in the NCAA tournament's round of 32 in 54 years. He won Missouri Valley Coach of the Year honors and was named a semifinalist for the Naismith Coach of the Year award. Prior to coaching at Drake, McCollum was one of the most successful coaches in Division II. He led Northwest Missouri State to four Division II national championships and a 394-91 record during his 15 seasons at the helm.

High School Track & Field today:

Beckman Catholic, Cascade, Monticello & Anamosa compete in the girls & boys RVC Indoor Meet @ University of Dubuque

Western Dubuque boys @ North Scott Lancers Early Bird meet

Western Dubuque girls @ Clinton Early Bird

West Delaware boys & girls compete at the WaMaC Indoor Meet @ Grinnell College Fieldhouse