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Hawkeyes hit season’s biggest test yet

Iowa’s basketball season just got a whole lot more interesting. After a strong start, the Hawkeyes are facing their toughest stretch yet—three straight games against top-tier opponents, starting with #16 Illinois at home. Fans are feeling pretty good overall, but that recent stumble at Minnesota has everyone on edge. The team’s undefeated home record and winless quad one mark are both on the line. With road trips to Purdue and Indiana coming up, this week could define the rest of the season. How are you feeling about Iowa’s chances to turn things around? Let’s hear your take! #Sports #Hawkeyes #IowaBasketball

Illinois vs Iowa: Hoops showdown today

Illinois fans, get ready for a big one—our #16 Fighting Illini are hitting the court early against #19 Iowa today at 11am. After dominating Rutgers, Illinois is looking to keep the momentum rolling, while Iowa is hungry to bounce back from a tough loss. With the next matchup against Northwestern already on the horizon, every game counts for the Illini’s ranking and tournament hopes. Who do you think will step up today? And how do you see the rest of the season shaping up for Illinois? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #CollegeHoops

UNC basketball: Women climb, men steady

UNC fans, there’s a new twist in the latest AP Top 25 polls—while the men’s team holds strong at #12 after a nail-biter against Ohio State, the women’s squad is making moves, jumping two spots to #16! It’s a quieter week on the court with the holidays, but these rankings keep the excitement alive. Texas Tech made the biggest leap in both men’s and women’s polls, while Duke and Baylor took some tough hits. How do you feel about UNC’s spot? Think the women can keep climbing? Let’s hear your takes on this week’s shakeups! #Sports #UNC #CollegeBasketball

Lincoln hosts big wrestling matchups this weekend—Nebraska faces #16 North Carolina Friday at 7 p.m. (B1G+) and #5 Oklahoma State Sunday at 1 p.m. (BTN). Locals can buy tickets or stream both duals online.