The No. 6 Iowa field hockey team defeated Miami University, 2-0, in their home opener game at Grant Field on Friday.
The first half was a slow start for both teams, and they maintained a score of 0-0 until Dionne van Aalsum made a goal minutes into the second half during a penalty corner. Lieve van Kessel scored the Hawkeyes’ second goal in the fourth quarter. Iowa outshot the Redhawks 8-4 and attempted five penalty corners. Miami attempted three.
This is the fourth home season opener game in a row that Iowa has won. After the season was cut short with their loss to Louisville last year, their two wins so far this season are a strong start for the Hawkeyes.
Next, Iowa will host New Hampshire on Friday, Sept. 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Grant Field.
