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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 midfielder Nikki Freeman fights for control of the ball 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.

Field hockey loses home winning streak

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 5, 2018

The No. 10 Iowa field-hockey team fell, 2-1, in its matchup with No. 6 Michigan on Oct. 5 at Grant Field. The Wolverines started the match off hot, with Katheryn Peterson scoring an unassisted goal...

Iowa's Ellie Holley prepares a shot during a field hockey match between Iowa and Dartmouth College at Grant Field on Friday, August 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes shut out the Big Green, 6-0.

Iowa field hockey gears up to host two top-25 teams this weekend

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 4, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team has protected Grant Field well so far this season. With wins already posted over Dartmouth, Ball State, Penn, and Indiana, the Hawkeyes will try to continue their undefeated...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy pushes the ball upfield during a field hockey match against Penn on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers 3–0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

International field hockey student provides key asset

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter October 3, 2018

Sophomore forward Maddy Murphy has been described by her field-hockey teammates as spontaneous, competitive, and extraordinary — and that’s just the beginning. Murphy, from Riana, Tasmania, studies...

Iowa's Sophie Sunderland chases down the ball during a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

Hawkeye field hockey picks up two conference wins on road

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 30, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team returned home on Sunday from its weekend of competition with two more Big Ten wins. The Hawkeyes defeated Michigan State, 4-0, before topping No. 23 Ohio State, 2-1, in overtime. Despite...

Iowa's Sophie Sunderland chases down the ball during a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

Hawkeye field hockey looks to bounce back on road

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 27, 2018

The Iowa field hockey team will test the condition of the Big Ten road this weekend with games against Michigan State and No. 23 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes will play the Spartans in East Lansing today at...

Iowa forward Leah Zellner fights for control of the ball during a field hockey match against Penn on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers 3–0.

Iowa field hockey falls to Northwestern, beats Cal

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 24, 2018

Northwestern ended Iowa field hockey’s six-game winning streak this past weekend, but the Hawkeyes bounced back against California. On Sept. 21, No. 14 Northwestern came out on top against No. 13...

Iowa's Anthe Nijziel receives the ball during the Indiana field hockey game on Sunday, Sept. 16 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers (3-0), and have now won six consecutive games.

Iowa field hockey prepares to battle ranked opponents

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

The Iowa field hockey team has moved up in the rankings again. Now ranked No. 13, the Hawkeyes will travel to Evanston, Illinois, to take on two ranked teams this weekend. The Hawkeyes will face No. 14...

Head Coach Lisa Cellucci watches from the sideline as the Iowa Field Hockey team plays Indiana on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3.

Cellucci finds success twice with Iowa field hockey

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 17, 2018

It’s one thing to have the ability to compete at the Division-1 level, but it’s a whole different book to succeed in coaching at the Division-1 level. Iowa field-hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci is...

Iowa's Mya Christopher fights for the ball during the Indiana field hockey game on Sunday, Sept. 16 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers (3-0), and have now won six consecutive games.

Iowa field hockey opens Big Ten play with win

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 16, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team continued its success this past weekend, extending its winning streak to six games after beating Penn, 3-0, on Sept. 14 and Indiana in its Big Ten opener on Sunday, 3-0. Against...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy celebrates after scoring a goal during a field hockey match against Penn on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers, 3-0.

Big half gives Iowa field hockey the victory over Penn

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter September 15, 2018

The No. 16 Iowa field-hockey team extended its winning streak in a nonconference battle, beating Penn, 3-0. The game was a defensive fight in the first half — zero goals were scored. With only 17...

Iowa's Leah Zellner fights for control of the ball during a field hockey match against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

Hawkeye field hockey looks to continue hot streak

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team has the possibility of finishing this weekend — Alumni Weekend — on a six-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes play Penn at 2:30 p.m. today, then open Big Ten play against Indiana...

Iowa field hockey players run onto the field before a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

By the Numbers: Iowa field hockey

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team has had a tremendous start to its season — it sits at 5-1, with the only loss coming at the hands of No. 2 North Carolina in overtime in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Hawkeyes...