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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’s Katie Birch passes the ball during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Field hockey seniors leave Grant Field with win

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter October 27, 2019

Throughout their careers, Iowa field hockey’s senior have shown success both on and off the field. In their final home game of the season, they said goodbye to Grant Field on Saturday with a 2-1 win...

Iowa players celebrate their victory during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 2-1.

Field hockey downs Northwestern, 2-1

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter October 26, 2019

No. 8 Iowa field hockey took to Grant Field for the final time this season to beat No. 10 Northwestern on Saturday, 2-1. The Hawkeyes pushed through a tough battle in the first and second periods, as...

Iowa’s team huddles before the UC Davis field hockey game on October 6, 2019.

Iowa field hockey returns to Grant Field for senior day

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

No. 8 Iowa field hockey returns to Iowa City for a ranked Big Ten matchup against No. 10 Northwestern at noon on Saturday. The Wildcats are 12-5 on the season after facing multiple top 15 teams throughout...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy passes the ball during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Iowa field hockey split weekend competition on the road

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

Iowa field hockey finished off a four-game streak of road games against Indiana and No. 5 Louisville over the weekend, beating the Hoosiers 6-1 before losing to the Cardinals 3-2 in overtime. To begin...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy passes the ball during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Field hockey hits the road for two weekend matchups

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter October 17, 2019

The No. 6 Iowa field hockey team hits the road this weekend with matches against Indiana and Louisville. The Hawkeyes face off today against the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana, and Sunday against the...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch looks to pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and Ohio State on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 2-1.

Field hockey looks to maintain perfect conference record against a pair of Big Ten foes

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 10, 2019

Last season, the Iowa field hockey team held a record of 9-2 after 11 games. In post-season play, it went on to place second at the Big Ten Championships, falling to Maryland 2-1. This year, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch handles the ball during a field hockey match between Iowa and Ohio State on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 2-1.

National championship not out of reach for Hawkeyes

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 7, 2019

Winning and Iowa field hockey are two terms that have become nearly synonymous. High standards and winning culture drive the Hawkeyes year after year. In 2019, it appears Iowa is ready to assert its dominance...

Iowa’s fielder, Maddy Murphy, pushed the ball down the field as UC Davis’ middle, Milou Korthouwer stays close behind during the field hockey game on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Iowa field hockey wins fifth in a row

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

For the past three seasons, the Iowa field hockey team has been unable to come out on top against Rutgers. The two most recent matchups —junior Maddy Murphy’s first two seasons as a Hawkeye —Iowa...

Iowa midfielder Sophie Sunderland protects the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Columbia at Grant Field on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey looks to clinch yet another Big Ten win against Rutgers

Maddie McCarron, Sports Reporter October 4, 2019

  As Big Ten play starts to heat up, the Iowa field hockey team will take on its third conference opponent this season in Rutgers at 2 p.m. on Friday at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes are currently...

Iowa defender Esme Gibson makes a pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Gibson finds a balance excelling in athletics and academics

Maddie McCarron, Sports Reporter October 1, 2019

Before Esme Gibson ever stepped foot on U.S. soil to play field hockey for Iowa, she could be found in Worcestershire, England, dominating both on the field and in the classroom.  The freshman made...

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