The Daily Iowan: What type of emotions were you feeling after scoring your first collegiate goal for the Hawkeyes?

Berit Parten: It was really great, especially to put us up 1-0 in the game. I have had two goals that did not count earlier [in the season], and to finally just break that was really great.

Did you think there was any chance of scoring another goal?

I definitely thought that I could have, but I just took some chances for granted. But my teammates had some really good plays that help set me up.

What were your teammates’ reactions to you achieving a multi-score game?

I just think that they were all really happy for me. They set me up so well to get those [two goals], so I honestly just owe it to them.

What’s the highest number of goals you’ve scored at any competition level that you’ve played in?

In high school I scored a total of 150 [over the course of four years]. But most in the game would have to be six.

How has senior leadership helped you as a first-year starter?

It’s been really helpful to have great seniors and graduate students who really just help all the freshmen on what to expect and what to do. Even just helping us along the way by pushing us to make ourselves better without getting too overwhelmed.

How do you stay focused in a game when you’re playing well?

I really just try to keep thinking that we are behind or that we are the underdogs and that we got to get back. Even if you play well and it’s a 0–0 game, just one goal or one mistake can give the other team a chance. I just always want to be on the right foot and take it to the team.

How does it feel to win Big Ten Player of the Week honors?

It was really good. I was definitely really happy to get that. It also just makes me want more and especially want more for the team. I would really like to see us keep getting those types of awards.