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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

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Iowa’s midfielder/defender Esme Gibson dribbles the ball during a game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci instills defense as backbone of program

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 11, 2023

Iowa Field Hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci has made a name for herself in the Big Ten.  Cellucci guided the Hawkeyes to three NCAA Elite Eight appearances, two regular season conference championships...

Iowa foward, Annika Herbine fends off Northwestern defenders during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern on Friday Oct. 06, 2023. The Wildcats defeated Iowa, 2-0.

Photos: Iowa Field Hockey vs. Northwestern

Lua Rasga, Photojournalist October 8, 2023

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 2-0, in a field hockey match at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday. Fans filled the stadium attending the game in a lower 50 degree weather. Northwestern...

Iowa forward Annika Herbine calls for the ball during the game against the Vermont Catamounts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey offense slows in loss to No. 2 Northwestern

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 7, 2023

The Iowa field hockey offense has halted in two of its past three contests.  Despite notching as many as eight goals twice this season, the Hawkeyes mustered only one on two shots on goal in a...

Iowa and Northwestern congratulate each other after a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1, at their first home game of the season.

Iowa field hockey struggles in loss to No. 2 Northwestern

Danny Gomez, Sports Reporter October 6, 2023

In a highly anticipated matchup, the No. 3 Iowa field hockey team fell to the No. 2 Northwestern Wildcats in a shutout loss at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday. The loss marked the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa midfield and defender Esme Gibson passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Gibson played for all 60 minutes of the match. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey prepares for showdown with No. 2 Northwestern

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 4, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa field hockey team took down No. 1 Northwestern in the Hawkeyes’ second Big Ten game last season. Later that year, the Wildcats got the better of the Hawkeyes in a 2-1 victory in the...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum attempts a goal up the field during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Van Aalsum played for 51 minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey bounces back from loss, downs Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 1, 2023

Iowa field hockey returned to its winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Michigan State at Grant Field on Sunday. The Hawkeyes are now 10-1 overall and 2-1 in conference. Iowa started off the game...

Iowa and Michigan State face off during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa Field Hockey vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith October 1, 2023

The No. 1 Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1, during a match at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday. 356 fans attended the match in upper 80-degree weather. Iowa's Alex Wesneski and Dionne van Aalsum...

Merrimack College back/midfielder, Julie Wester (10) fights for the ball against Iowa Hawkeye midfielder/forward, Sofie Stribos (9) on Sept. 17, 2023 at Grant Field in Iowa City.

No. 1 Iowa field hockey falls to No. 12 Ohio State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

The Iowa field hockey team dropped a top-15 Big Ten match against No. 12 Ohio State, 2-1, at Grant Field on Friday. It was the Hawkeyes’ first loss of the season.  The game started fast and physical....

Iowa defense Lauren DeRose (14) watches after hitting the ball during the game against the Vermont Catamounts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 5-0.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Big Ten play at home

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

The No. 1 Iowa field hockey team bolstered its winning streak to nine games after defeating Michigan, 2-0, on Sept. 22 in Ann Arbor. Both teams started slow in the contest, with the score knotted...

Vermont forward Alina Gerke (28) races with the ball down the field while Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum chases her during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 5-0.

Iowa field hockey’s Dionne van Aalsum effortlessly transitions into collegiate play

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

First-year Dionne van Aalsum is having one of the best seasons in all of field hockey. The forward leads the nation with 21 goals. She also has scored multiple goals in every single contest this...

Merrimack College back/midfielder, Julie Wester (10) fights for the ball against Iowa Hawkeye midfielder/forward, Sofie Stribos (9) on Sept. 17, 2023 at Grant Field in Iowa City.

Photos: Iowa Field Hockey vs. Merrimack College

Sara Stumpff, Photojournalist September 18, 2023

The Iowa Field Hockey team won, yet again, against Merrimack College, 8-0, at Grant Field, improving their overall record to 8-0, in Iowa City on Sunday. Freshman Rachel Herbine scored her first career...

Iowa’s midfielder/defender Esme Gibson dribbles the ball during a game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Iowa field hockey finishes non-conference play undefeated in 8-0 victory over Merrimack College

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 17, 2023

The Iowa field hockey team ended its non-conference schedule in dominating fashion, crushing Merrimack College, 8-0, at Grant Field on Sunday.  This marks the second season in three years in which...

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