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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 celebrates a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 11-0.

No. 7 Iowa field hockey takes on California, No. 2 Duke

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter September 12, 2019

No. 7 Iowa field hockey moves into its third week of the season to face off against California and No. 2 Duke.  Last weekend, the Hawkeyes finished their weekend with a win over Central Michigan, 11-0,...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy celebrates a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 11-0.

No. 8 Hawkeyes Win First Meeting With Columbia Lions, 3-1

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 8, 2019

For the first time in program history, the Hawkeyes played the Lions of Columbia University on Sunday.  The matchup proved to be worthy of its spot in the record books. After being shut out in the...

Iowa midfielder Sophie Sunderland tries to control the ball as a Michigan player crashes to the turf during the Semifinals in the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament at Lakeside Field in Evanston, IL on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. The no. 8 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the no. 7 ranked Wolverines 2-1.

Iowa field hockey splits pair of games at ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter September 2, 2019

Iowa field hockey traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, over the weekend to open the 2019 season with the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Hawkeyes split a pair of closely contested matches against two top-10 teams. The...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch loses control of the ball during a field hockey match against Penn on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers 3–0.

Iowa field hockey hopes to carry over 2018’s success against top opponents

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 29, 2019

After an impressive season that saw Iowa field hockey vie for a Big Ten Tournament Championship and make the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes are jumping right back into the thick of things in 2019. No....

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch watches teammates during an exhibition game against Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday, August 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 3-2.

Iowa field hockey bracing for tough opponents

Jahlynn Hancock, Sports Reporter August 25, 2019

The beginning of the Iowa field hockey season will not be an easy one. The opening of the season includes two of the toughest teams in the nation: North Carolina and Wake Forest, in addition to an exhibition...

Iowa midfielder Makenna Grewe (center, left) smiles as the Iowa field hockey team celebrates after the Semifinals in the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament at Lakeside Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. The No. 8 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 7 ranked Wolverines 2-1.

The young Iowa field hockey team turns heads

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

The No. 7 Iowa field-hockey team ended its season against No. 12 Wake Forest in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to the Demon Deacons, 3-2. Although the match ended Iowa’s season, it didn’t...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley fights for the ball during the Championship Game in the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament at Lakeside Field in Evanston, IL on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2018. The No. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the No. 8 ranked Hawkeyes, 2-1.

Iowa field hockey falls to Wake Forest in first round of NCAA Tournament

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

This season, the Hawkeyes started off strong with a 2-1 win over No. 14 Wake Forest. After a successful Big Ten Tournament in which Iowa finished as the runners-up, the Hawkeyes earned an at-large bid...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch looks to pass the ball during the Championship Game in the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament at Lakeside Field in Evanston, Illinois on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2018. The No. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the No. 8 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1.

Iowa field hockey continues impressive season at NCAAs

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

After a heartbreaking loss to No. 2 Maryland in the Big Ten Championship on Sunday, the No. 7 Iowa field-hockey team didn’t have much time to sulk; it heard that evening it earned an at-large bid to...

Maryland Forward Linnea Gonzales chases down the ball during the Championship Game in the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament at Lakeside Field in Evanston, Illinois on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2018. The No. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the No. 8 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1.

By the Numbers: Iowa field hockey heads to NCAAs

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 6, 2018

Iowa field hockey is ranked No. 7 nationally. At the beginning of the season, the Hawkeyes were ranked 20th, and they have worked to increase that throughout the season. By Oct. 2, they had moved up...

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