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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa players stand for the national anthem before a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Opinion | Iowa field hockey needs to figure things out before it’s too late

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 22, 2024

When Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci discussed the recent struggles the Hawkeyes have faced, the first thing she said was “It hasn’t been up to par of what we expect.” Iowa is traditionally...

Iowa defender Harper Dunne runs the ball down the field during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

Photos: No. 17 Iowa field hockey vs. No. 18 California

John Charlson, Photojournalist October 20, 2024

No. 17 Iowa field hockey team defeated No. 18 California, 3-1, on Sunday at Grant Field in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes achieved an early lead, with midfielder Dionne van Aalsum scoring the first goal in...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum moves the ball down the field during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey continues momentum, tops No. 18 California

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 20, 2024

The No. 21 Iowa field hockey team finished the weekend strong with a 3-1 victory over No. 18 California at Grant Field on Sunday afternoon.  Second-year forward Dionne van Aalsum set the tone for...

The Iowa women’s field hockey team celebrates after a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey defeats UC Davis , 5-0.

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team defeated California-Davis, 5-0, at Grant Field on Friday as they celebrated senior day for all the graduating athletes.  Before the ball dropped, head coach Lisa Cellucci...

Iowa midfielder Sabrina McGroarty attempts to get the ball during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Photos: No. 17 Iowa field hockey vs. UC Davis

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist October 18, 2024

The No. 17 Iowa field hockey team defeated UC Davis ,5-0, at Grant field in Iowa City on Friday. The team celebrated senior night with 235 fans in attendance. The Hawkeyes entered the game at a 6-6-0 record...

Iowa midfielder Milly Short hits the ball during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1, at their first home game of the season.

Iowa field hockey third-year defender emerges as a leader

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

The 2023-24 season was a successful one for head coach Lisa Cellucci and the Iowa field hockey team, but important decisions needed to be addressed in the offseason. Cellucci and her coaching staff...

Iowa player Alex Wesneski waits for the ball after scoring a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and St. Louis at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens, 6-0. Wesneski scored two goals and played 26 minutes.

Iowa field hockey forward Alex Wesneski talks college career and recruiting

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is the best part of living in Iowa City? Alex Wesneski: I would probably say just the community. I’m from the East Coast and not everyone is as nice on the East Coast. Everyone...

Iowa midfielder Sabrina McGroarty (1) runs with the ball during a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s defeats to Indiana and Monmouth

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 14, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team dropped a pair of 2-1 overtime losses to Indiana and Monmouth this past weekend at Grant Field in Iowa City.  The Hawkeyes have now dropped three consecutive games and now...

Inés Garcia Prado (34) and Theresa Ricci (27) celebrate the Hoosier's game winning goal during a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Photos: No. 12 Iowa field hockey vs. Indiana

Wyatt Goodale, Photojournalist October 11, 2024

The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Iowa's record now stands at 6-5 while Indiana's rose to 6-6. Next Iowa...

Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci celebrates a win during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci discusses coaching career and team traditions

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite part about coaching at the University of Iowa? Lisa Cellucci: It is just a real honor and privilege to work at my alma mater because I am a product of this...

Iowa players get ready for a penalty during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Oct. 6. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey offense looks to build off of momentum moving into Big Ten play

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

Head coach Lisa Cellucci and her Iowa field hockey team have gotten off to a rocky offensive start this season — but are looking to build off of recent momentum moving into Big Ten play. The Hawkeye...

Maryland scores on Iowa goalie Mia Magnotta during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s weekend split against Penn State and Maryland

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team split a two-game set for the second consecutive weekend, topping No. 17 Penn State 1-0 on Friday, then falling to No. 5 Maryland 5-0 Sunday afternoon.  The split leaves the...