A return to the Pike Place Market helped restore some old, good vibes ... and release some of the pressure this Iowa team was experiencing.

The Hawkeyes didn't need some absurd, out-of-body showing to upset USC. Why that gives Iowa the best chance to carry this momentum forward.

The Iowa State women’s basketball team’s week began full of opportunities. The Cyclones, who had two ranked opponents on their schedule within four days, had a great chance to pick up a much-needed resume-building victory and possibly move off the NCAA Tournament bubble.