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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 celebrate forward Maddy Murphys score during the fourth quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey begins push for second-straight Big Ten Championship

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

Last season, Iowa field hockey won its first Big Ten Tournament title since 2008. This week, the Hawkeyes are gunning for their second-straight conference crown and an automatic berth in the NCAA Division...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy sends the ball upfield during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 2-0.

Grant Field, Iowa City ready to host Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 19, 2021

For the first time since 2012, the University of Iowa will host the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament. Counting this year, the Hawkeyes have hosted the event five times since its inception in 1981. The...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

Iowa field hockey’s Anthe Nijziel named Big Ten Player of the Year

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2021

Iowa field hockey junior Anthe Nijziel has been named Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, it was announced Monday. Additionally, Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci was...

Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson runs down the field with the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

Iowa field hockey swept by Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

Iowa field hockey has found incredible success in the spring 2021 season. Going into the weekend, Iowa trailed only Michigan in the Big Ten, was ranked No. 2 in the country, and had a 10-2 record...

Iowa Midfielder Ellie Holley stares down Michigan State midfielder Ellie Wheatley during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey to finish regular season at Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

As the Big Ten field hockey regular season comes to a close, No. 2 Iowa travels to No. 8 Northwestern for its last two matchups of the regular season. The Wildcats are currently 4-3 in the Big Ten...

Iowa midfielder Nikki Freeman passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

Nikki Freeman’s rise as an Iowa field hockey player

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 14, 2021

Sometimes, the players who show don’t show up on the stat sheet are the ones that matter the most. That’s exactly the case for Iowa field hockey senior midfielder and captain Nikki Freeman,...

Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson and Maryland midfielder Emma Deberdine run toward the ball during the first quarter of a field hockey game between Iowa and Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

Dunne shines in first season with Iowa field hockey

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 6, 2021

For Iowa field hockey freshman Harper Dunne, the transition from high school to college field hockey has been smooth. So far this season, the midfielder from Fort Worth, Texas, has regularly helped...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey splits weekend series with Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

Iowa field hockey caught fire in the latter portion of Sunday’s matinee, scoring three goals en route to a convincing 3-0 victory over Maryland. With the win, the Hawkeyes split the weekend series...

Iowa Midfielder Ellie Holley works past a defender during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey aims to end seven-year drought against Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

Despite all the success Iowa field hockey has enjoyed over the years, one team has always been a thorn in the Hawkeyes’ sides: Maryland. Since Maryland joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014, the...

Iowa players celebrate and stretch during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 2-0.

Iowa field hockey sweeps Michigan State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

As fans returned to the stands at Grant Field for the first time in over a year, they were treated to a show by the Iowa field hockey team over the weekend. Iowa field hockey has been solid defensively...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy attempts to block a pass from Michigan’s Clare Brush during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa field hockey set for weekend doubleheader with Michigan State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Iowa field hockey is up to its highest ranking in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll since 2008, claiming the No. 2 spot on the list this week. Iowa shares No. 2 position with Louisville...

Michigan Forward Sarah Pyrtek works to move the ball around Iowa defenders Anthe Nijziel (6) and Harper Dunne (23) during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. “The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.”

Nijziel anchors Iowa field hockey’s defense

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

This season, Iowa field hockey’s defense has been stellar under seventh-year head coach Lisa Cellucci. Thanks in large part to the efforts of junior defender Anthe Nijziel, Iowa has only surrendered...

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