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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 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.

Murphy shines for Iowa field hockey in sweep of Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Senior forward Maddy Murphy was Iowa’s top point-scorer last season, leading the team with 12 goals and 13 assists in 22 games. Through Iowa’s first six games of the 2020-21 season, Murphy had...

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

Iowa field hockey picks up No. 3 ranking heading into Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 18, 2021

After a strong start to the season, Iowa field hockey was picked third in the country and received three first place votes in the first National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll of the season. The...

Michigan Midfielder Sarah Pyrtek moves the ball upfield as Iowa Midfielder Sofie Stribos moves in 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.”(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Stribos sisters push Iowa field hockey to new heights

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 15, 2021

For sisters Lokke and Sofie Stribos, the path to Iowa field hockey was relatively straightforward, even if they lived 4,292 miles and an ocean away from Iowa City. The pair grew up in Brussels,...

Iowa Defender Anthe Ninjziel slaps the ball to a teammate 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 splits doubleheader with Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 14, 2021

It was a dominant weekend for Iowa field hockey on the field, but the Hawkeyes could only manage a split against a solid Michigan side in the doubleheader this weekend. Iowa outshot Michigan by...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley runs after the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey set for home-opener with Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

Nearly one year ago today, Iowa field hockey met as a team one last time before life at the University of Iowa changed completely. On March 11, 2020, the UI sent its students home and moved to an...

Iowa midfielder Lokke Stribos aims for the goal during a field hockey game against Michigan State at Grant Field on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Stribos scored one of 5 goals for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey off to best start since 2013

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 7, 2021

For Iowa field hockey, it was more of the same as the team secured two more wins in its second and last trip to Virginia Beach of the season. The Hawkeyes secured two more 1-0 wins on the season...

Iowa defender Lokke Stribos passes the ball to defender Anthe Nijziel during an exhibition game against Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday, August 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 3-2.

Iowa field hockey returns to Virginia Beach for second-straight week of east coast action

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 4, 2021

Despite that, the Hawkeyes picked up a pair of 1-0 wins on the east coast. “They were able to adjust rather quickly to our possession-based style of how we liked to play, and we didn’t skip...

Rutgers midfielder Katie Larmour keeps the ball away from Iowa’s Sofie Stribos during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Defense shines as Iowa field hockey starts season with two wins

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 28, 2021

After having its season postponed in the fall because of COVID-19, Iowa field hockey finally got its season underway in Virginia Beach. The gap between the Hawkeyes last game and their opening game...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy drives the ball up the field during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey opens spring season at Virginia Beach

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

Last season was a historic one for Iowa field hockey. Now, the team is seeking to replicate and improve upon its success from 2019. The Hawkeyes tied for the regular season Big Ten crown, won the...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder calls a formation during a womens basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa coaches express concerns during COVID-19

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 11, 2020

After an abrupt end to many seasons in March because of COVID-19, Iowa teams are back to practice. Both athletes and coaches put their health at risk to play the game they love coming back to practices....

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley runs after the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Field hockey adjusting training regimen for Feb. 12 start date

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 4, 2020

Fall sports were postponed by the Big Ten Conference on Aug. 11 because of COVID-19. The NCAA announced on Sept. 23 that field hockey will have a spring start date of Feb. 12. Given that, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa setter Brie Orr celebrates a point during the Iowa volleyball game against Indiana at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-1.

NCAA Division I Board of Directors announces dates for fall sports in spring

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors decided when NCAA Division I fall championships and sports will take place in the spring Tuesday. This decision impacts men’s and women’s cross country,...

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