Monthly Archives: November 2014

Hoop Bits (11-19-14)

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Matt Shoultz

We all know that early season stats are worth about as much as the paper they are printed on, but in our profession we love them. So humor me for awhile. Monté Being Monté Sophomore guard Monté Morris is up … Continue reading →

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A Career Debut To Remember

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Nicole Leusink

Bryanna Fernstrom only played 24 minutes against USC Upstate on Sunday, but the freshman from Center City, Minnesota made her presence known, dropping 25 points (8-of-16 FG) en route to an Iowa State freshman record for points in a career … Continue reading →

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Bibbs Rates High Among Mackey Award Semifinalists

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mike Green

AMES, Iowa – The John Mackey Award, the honor given annually to the nation’s best tight end, announced its eight semifinalists on Monday and Iowa State star E.J. Bibbs made the cut. It’s a great honor for the senior co-captain, … Continue reading →

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From Ames To Rome – Catching Up With Melvin Ejim

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Matt Shoultz

Before the regular season kicked off I wanted to catch up with Melvin Ejim, just to give the fans a glimpse into his life in Rome. He was, as always, more than generous with his time, answering my questions via … Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know Before Sunday’s Opener

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Nicole Leusink

With the official start to the Iowa State women’s basketball season coming this Sunday, it’s time to do a quick catchup. Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the most important tidbits from the last few weeks and what you … Continue reading →

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Hoop Bits (11-11-14)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Matt Shoultz

Wrapping Up Viterbo The Viterbo game was a good opportunity for the Cyclones to get on the floor at Hilton Coliseum in front of a great crowd. That is an invaluable experience as you head into the games that count. … Continue reading →

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Hoop Bits (11-5-14)

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Matt Shoultz

Attendance Declining, But Not In Ames In the most recent issue of Basketball Times, former Ames Tribune sports editor John Akers wrote a story about Division I basketball attendance declining nationally since the 2007-08 season. His article is backed up … Continue reading →

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