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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa players cool down on the sidelines after 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 Maryland in Big Ten Tournament Championship

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 4, 2018

When the Hawkeyes and Terrapins met previously this season, Maryland was victorious, winning, 2-1, at Iowa’s last regular season game on Grant Field. On Nov. 4 the sixth-seeded Iowa field hockey team...

Iowa midfielder Makenna Grewe celebrates with her team after 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 will play no. 2 ranked Maryland for the championship on Sunday. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye field hockey downs Michigan, earns championship berth

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 2, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team continued to excel in its postseason play, registering its second upset in the Big Ten Tournament. The sixth-seeded Hawkeyes defeated second-seeded Michigan in the semifinals...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy chases the ball to the sideline during a field hockey match against Maryland on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The no. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the no. 8 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye field hockey set to face second-seeded Wolverines in Big Ten semifinals

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 2, 2018

After a second upset of third-seeded Penn State, the Iowa field-hockey team has proven that it can compete with the top teams in the conference. “We beat Penn State at home, we beat Penn State away,”...

Iowa midfielder Mya Christopher battles for possession during a field hockey match against Penn State on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

Hawkeye field hockey victorious in Big Ten quarterfinal

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

When the Hawkeye field-hockey squad faced Penn State during the regular season, it came away with a 3-2 win led by sophomore Maddy Murphy’s hat trick. On Sunday, Iowa played Penn State, again, for a...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley fights to control the ball along the sideline during a field hockey match against Michigan on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. The no. 6 ranked Wolverines defeated the no. 10 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1.

Iowa field hockey seeks to turn fortunes around in Big Ten Tournament

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 26, 2018

Last season, the Iowa field-hockey team went 7-11, and its season ended in a 5-1 loss to Penn State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The No. 9 Hawkeyes have turned it around this year,...

Iowa midfielder Sophie Sunderland passes the ball during a field hockey match against Maryland on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The no. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the no. 8 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey falls in regular-season finale

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 21, 2018

The No. 7 Iowa field-hockey team traveled to Piscataway, New Jersey, to play its final regular-season match against No. 13 Rutgers on Oct.19. The Hawkeye offense didn’t fall short in opportunities, but...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy chases the ball to the sideline during a field hockey match against Maryland on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The no. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the no. 8 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1.

Hawkeye field hockey prepares for last regular season match

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 18, 2018

The end of the field-hockey season is coming up quickly for Iowa; it will travel to New Jersey to take on Rutgers in its regular-season finale. Last weekend, the Hawkeyes lost to No. 2 Maryland, 2-1,...

Iowa field hockey players grab their sticks before a field hockey match against Maryland on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The No. 2 ranked Terrapins defeated the No. 8 ranked Hawkeyes 2-1.

Hawkeye field hockey chugs on despite no Iowa high school play

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 16, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team is now tied for seventh in the latest Penn/Monto/Coaches Poll, and it has worked its way up from its No. 20 preseason ranking. The squad comprises women from all over, seven...

Iowa midfielder Nikki Freeman and Iowa midfielder Sophie Sunderland sprint off their line during a penally corner during a field hockey match against Penn State on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. The No. 8 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 6 ranked Nittany Lions 3-2.

Hawkeye field hockey goes 1-1 against top-10 teams

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 15, 2018

Hawkeye field hockey had an up-and-down weekend against two top-10 teams, defeating No. 6 Penn State, 3-2, on Oct. 12, then losing to No. 2 Maryland, 2-1, on Sunday. The Hawkeyes came out strong against...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy bowls over Iowa midfielder Meghan Conroy in celebration after scoring Murphy scored her third goal during a field hockey match against Penn State on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. The no. 8 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the no. 6 ranked Nittany Lions, 3-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

No. 8 Iowa field hockey upsets No. 6 Penn State

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 12, 2018

The No. 8 Iowa field-hockey team defeated No. 6 Penn State thanks to an outstanding performance by one of its main playmakers. Iowa controlled the first period of the match, keeping the Nittany Lions...

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