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<a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blt678a020259cf0efa/667adadc39d09842b74bcf9d/2023-24_Big_Ten_Sportsmanship_Award_Honorees.pdf" target="_self">2023-24 SPORTSMANSHIP HONOREES</a>ROSEMONT, Ill. – On Tuesday, the Big Ten Conference announced the 28 honorees named Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2023-24 academic year. These standouts were chosen from a group of 350 students honored throughout the academic year who had displayed positive sportsmanship.One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen by his or her institution as a Sportsmanship Award honoree, and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each institution. All of the Sportsmanship Award winners have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In addition, these honorees must be in good academic standing and must have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.The 2023-24 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners appear below, and the complete list of Sportsmanship Award honorees for all sports from each school can be viewed <a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blt678a020259cf0efa/667adadc39d09842b74bcf9d/2023-24_Big_Ten_Sportsmanship_Award_Honorees.pdf" target="_self">here</a>.2023-24 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award WinnersILLINOIS Isaiah Williams, Football Jessica McDowell, Women’s Track &amp; FieldINDIANA Aaron Casey, Football Caroline Craig, Women’s GolfIOWA Jay Higgins, Football Kate Martin, Women’s BasketballMARYLAND Jahmir Young, Men’s Basketball Olivia Weir, Women’s GymnasticsMICHIGAN Jacob Truscott, Men’s Ice Hockey Serena Brimacombe, Field HockeyMICHIGAN STATE Nicolas Müller, Men’s Ice Hockey Macy Lee, SoftballMINNESOTA Parker Fox, Men’s Basketball Katie Horak, Women’s GymnasticsNEBRASKA Peyton Robb, Wrestling Cecelia Ossi, Women‘s RifleNORTHWESTERN Gleb Blekher, Men’s Tennis Natalie Chizzo, VolleyballOHIO STATE Nick Feldman, Wrestling Sarah Sue Morbitzer, VolleyballPENN STATE Beau Bartlett, Wrestling Julie Gough, Women’s Ice HockeyPURDUE Praise Aniamaka, Men’s Track &amp; Field Carmen Gallardo Guevara, Women’s TennisRUTGERS Xavier Marcoux, Men’s Golf Leigha Devine, Women’s GolfWISCONSIN Tim Bielic, Men’s Soccer MJ Hammill, Volleyball

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Today, the NCAA and the five autonomy conferences released a joint statement on the agreement of settlement terms.“The five autonomy conferences and the NCAA agreeing to settlement terms is an important step in the continuing reform of college sports that will provide benefits to student-athletes and provide clarity in college athletics across all divisions for years to come. This settlement is also a roadmap for college sports leaders and Congress to ensure this uniquely American institution can continue to provide unmatched opportunity for millions of students. All of Division I made today’s progress possible, and we all have work to do to implement the terms of the agreement as the legal process continues.&nbsp;We look forward to working with our various student-athlete leadership groups to write the next chapter of college sports.”– Joint Statement from NCAA President Charlie Baker, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D., Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey

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ROSEMONT, Ill. – A total of 18 standouts from current Big Ten Conference institutions earned spots on 2024 WNBA Opening Day rosters, with five additional Big Ten alums serving on WNBA coaching staffs (including two head coaches), as the league begins its 28th season Tuesday night. The combined total of 23 Big Ten representatives in the WNBA includes former student-athletes from 11 of the conference’s 14 member institutions, with Maryland (5) and Ohio State (4) leading the way.Atlanta Dream Nia Coffey (Northwestern) Naz Hillmon (Michigan) Aerial Powers (Michigan State) Tanisha Wright – Head Coach (Penn State)Connecticut Sun Rachel Banham (Minnesota) Brionna Jones (Maryland) Alyssa Thomas (Maryland) Stephanie White – Head Coach (Purdue)Dallas Wings Jacy Sheldon (Ohio State)Indiana Fever Grace Berger (Indiana) Caitlin Clark (Iowa) Kelsey Mitchell (Ohio State) Celeste Taylor (Ohio State) Erica Wheeler (Rutgers)Las Vegas Aces Megan Gustafson (Iowa) Kate Martin (Iowa)Minnesota Lynx Diamond Miller (Maryland) Katie Smith – Associate Head Coach (Ohio State)New York Liberty Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (Rutgers)Phoenix Mercury Kahleah Copper (Rutgers) Kristi Toliver – Associate Head Coach (Maryland) Annalise Pickrel – Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach (Michigan State)Washington Mystics Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (Maryland)

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Courtesy of Iowa AthleticsIOWA CITY, Iowa —&nbsp;Lisa Bluder announced on Monday her retirement from coaching after 40 years as a collegiate head coach, including 24 at the University of Iowa.Jan Jensen, who has served the last 20 years as the associate head coach under Coach Bluder, has been named the program’s sixth head coach by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. Jensen has more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience, working alongside Bluder the past 24 years at Iowa and eight at Drake University.“It is bittersweet news for all of us who love the University of Iowa and who have incredible admiration and respect for what Coach Bluder has accomplished and for how she did it. Lisa has left an indelible mark on this program, touched countless lives, and brought joy to all who know and love the Hawkeyes. Words can’t appropriately express the gratitude I share with so many for the impact she has made on the game of women’s basketball and the University of Iowa.” said Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. “While we are saddened that she will no longer lead our young women on the court, we are thankful for what she has given to all of us and are comforted knowing she will continue to be our biggest champion and fan.”Among her many accolades, Bluder was named the Naismith Coach of the Year (2019), was a three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2001, 2008, 2010), four-time regional coach of the year (2001, 2008, 2018, 2019), and the Carol Eckman Award winner (2015) in addition to being an inductee into the Des Moines Register Hall of Fame (2016), the Quad City Times Hall of Fame (2012), the Linn-Mar Athletic Hall of Fame (2008) and the Northern Iowa Hall of Fame (2000). Bluder amassed 884 career wins, 10th most in NCAA women’s basketball history.“I am thrilled to share with you that current Associate Head Coach Jan Jensen has agreed to become the next P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. This program has always been about family, and the contributions to its incredible culture are shared by alums, current, student-athletes and the entire staff. One of those contributors has been in the team circle for 24 years as a tireless recruiter, skilled teacher of the game, and charismatic personality that has endeared her to the Hawkeye community. Coach Jensen has been an instrumental part of our success, assisting in all aspects of the program. After several conversations with Coach Bluder and President Wilson over the last few days, it is clear that everything that we are seeking in a head coach, we have found right here.”Bluder was named head coach at the University of Iowa in 2000 and retires as the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten history with an overall record of 528-254 and a Big Ten record of 262-145. Under her leadership, the Hawkeyes advanced to the last two National Championship Games and made 22 postseason appearances overall (18 NCAA and 4 WNIT), including 14 of the last 16 NCAA Tournaments. Bluder led the Hawkeyes to five Big Ten Tournament titles, and two shared Big Ten regular season championships.Under her tutelage, Hawkeye players were named the National Player of the Year three times with two others named consensus All-Americans. Three different players were named the Big Ten Player of the Year and also three different players recognized as Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Sixty-five Hawkeyes earned All-Big Ten honors. Seventeen former Hawkeyes went on to play professionally. In the classroom, her student-athletes were named Academic All-Big Ten more than 150 times, while Ally Disterhoft (2016, 2017) and Caitlin Clark (2023, 2024) were both recognized as the Academic All-American of the Year.Bluder began her coaching career as head coach at St. Ambrose University for six seasons (1985-90) followed by a 10-year head coaching stint at Drake (1991-2000). Bluder and the Bulldogs won four Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championships (1995, 1997, 1998, 2000) and three regular season titles (1997, 1998, 2000).Jensen, who helped guide Iowa to 22 postseason appearances, including 18 NCAA Tournaments, will enter her 25th year as a Hawkeye coach in 2024-25. Jensen was instrumental in mentoring the Hawkeyes to five Big Ten Tournament titles, including three straight, and sharing two regular season conference championships. Jensen and the Hawkeyes advanced to back-to-back National Championships (2023, 2024), and made the Elite Eight three times (2019, 2023, 2024) and the Sweet 16 five times (2015, 2019, 2023, 2024).She began her coaching career at her alma mater in 1993 as an assistant to Coach Bluder, winning four MVC Tournament and three regular season championships (1997, 1998, 2000) on the Drake coaching staff.Jensen quickly gained attention for her recruiting prowess and development of post players. Jensen and the Hawkeye recruiting classes consistently rank among the nation’s elite. Since arriving in Iowa City, she has been integral in attracting top recruits to the University of Iowa, including McDonald’s All-Americans (Samantha Logic, Lindsay Richards, Johanna Solverson and Caitlin Clark) and developing and maintaining consensus All-Americans Samantha Logic, Megan Gustafson, Kathleen Doyle and Caitlin Clark. Gustafson (2019) and Clark (2023, 2024) were ultimately voted the Naismith Player of the Year.Coach Jensen is a native of Kimballton, Iowa, and played her college ball under Coach Bluder at Drake University, earning a bachelor’s degree in public relations in 1991, followed by a master’s degree in higher education in 1996. As a senior, she led the nation in scoring and was the Gateway Conference Most Valuable Player, a Kodak Honorable Mention All-American, a member of the All-Gateway team, and the GTE Academic All-American Player of the Year. She currently ranks fourth on Drake’s all-time scoring list, sixth in field goal percentage and eighth in rebounds, and is one of only two Drake players to have her number retired in the Knapp Center. After college, Coach Jensen played professionally in the European Professional Basketball League for BTV-Wuppertal in Germany, winning the German Cup.Off the court, Coach Jensen has been involved in the United Way of Johnson County and was recognized as the United Way of Johnson County Volunteer of the Year. She was also a recipient of the Corridor Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award and was named a recipient of the `Women of Influence’ Award by the Corridor Business Journal.“I have been so blessed to have enjoyed an incredible ride with Lisa. That ride started when I was her player and continued for 33 years as I had the privilege to work alongside of her. I can’t thank Lisa enough for her mentorship, leadership, and most of all her friendship. I am so proud of all we accomplished and grateful for all the memories we created,” Jensen said. “I am now beyond elated to begin my new role and want to thank President Wilson and Beth for the opportunity to lead this program. I truly love The University of Iowa and I am profoundly honored and excited to continue building on our success. The support we have in every realm from our administration, donors, alumni and fans is unmatched and I am so proud to be a part of this special university.”Coach Jensen and her spouse, Julie Fitzpatrick, have a son, Jack, and a daughter, Janie.An introductory news conference for Coach Jensen will be held Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. (CT).

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Lisa Bluder Announces Retirement, Jan Jensen Named Iowa Head Coach

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced the full breakdown of conference opponents for all 18 schools for the 2024-25 women’s basketball season. Each member institution will play an 18-game conference schedule, playing one school both home and away, while facing 16 teams once. Of the single-play opponents, member institutions will play eight at home and eight on the road.The upcoming season will be the first with the addition of the Big Ten Conference’s four newest members – Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington.The complete list of the Big Ten single-play and repeat opponents is below. Game dates, times and television information will be announced at a later time.ILLINOISHome: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue, Washington, OregonAway: Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCHome/Away: NorthwesternINDIANAHome: Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCAway: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Penn State, Washington, OregonHome/Away: PurdueIOWAHome: Indiana, Maryland, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCAway: Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, Washington, OregonHome/Away: NebraskaMARYLANDHome: Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rutgers, UCLA, USCAway: Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Washington, OregonHome/Away: Ohio StateMICHIGANHome: Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers, Washington, OregonAway: Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Purdue, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCHome/Away: Michigan StateMICHIGAN STATEHome: Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Washington, OregonAway: Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USCHome/Away: MichiganMINNESOTAHome: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Penn State, Rutgers, Washington, OregonAway: Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, UCLA, USCHome/Away: WisconsinNEBRASKAHome: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Washington, OregonAway: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USCHome/Away: IowaNORTHWESTERNHome: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Washington, OregonAway: Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCHome/Away: IllinoisOHIO STATEHome: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, Washington, OregonAway: Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCHome/Away: MarylandOREGONHome: Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Rutgers, UCLA, USCAway: Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota, NebraskaHome/Away: WashingtonPENN STATEHome: Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Washington, OregonAway: Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, UCLA, USCHome/Away: RutgersPURDUEHome: Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Wisconsin, UCLA, USCAway: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers, Washington, OregonHome/Away: IndianaRUTGERSHome: Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, UCLA, USCAway: Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, OregonHome/Away: Penn StateUCLAHome: Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota, NebraskaAway: Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Rutgers, Washington, OregonHome/Away: USCUSCHome: Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota, NebraskaAway: Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Rutgers, Washington, OregonHome/Away: UCLAWASHINGTONHome: Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Rutgers, UCLA, USCAway: Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota, NebraskaHome/Away: OregonWISCONSINHome: Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USCAway: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue, Washington, OregonHome/Away: Minnesota

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2024-25 Big Ten Conference Women’s Basketball Opponents Announced

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was named Academic All-America Team Member of the Year and was joined on the first team by Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced Tuesday.Clark, a marketing major, is the seventh student-athlete to earn the honor in back-to-back seasons and is on the first team for the third time in her career. She paced the nation in 10 offensive categories, including points (31.6) and assists (8.9) per game. The all-time leading scorer in college basketball history led Iowa to its second straight national championship appearance. Clark is the first Division I player to post 1,000+ points in consecutive seasons and the only Big Ten women’s basketball standout to sweep the national player of the year awards twice.With the distinction, Holmes became Indiana’s seventh Academic All-America selection and first-ever two-time first team honoree. She graduated in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies before pursuing her master’s degree. Holmes finished her career as the Hoosiers’ all-time leading scorer and winningest player. She was also tabbed as a USBWA and AP All-American this season.Clark and Holmes both recently took part in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark was the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever, while Holmes was drafted in the third round at No. 26 by the Seattle Storm.<a href="https://academicallamerica.com/news/2024/4/15/2023-24-academic-all-america-womens-basketball-teams-announced-for-all-ncaa-and-naia-divisions.aspx">The full list of Division I Women's Basketball Academic All-Americans can be found here.</a>

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