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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 Natalie Cafone runs past Saint Louis forward Erica Bondoc during the Iowa v. Saint Louis game at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens 11-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Field hockey preps for big weekend

September 15, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] This weekend, the Hawkeye field-hockey team has a fantastic opportunity to see how far it has come regarding some of the early issues, such as lack of depth...

Iowa defender Taylor Omweg looks for an opening against Saint Louis forward Erica Bondoc during the Iowa v. Saint Louis game at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens 11-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Longtime friends spark Hawkeyes

September 14, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa field hockey team has started with a record of 5-1, and a lot of players on the team have contributed to the booming start. Two in particular,...

Iowa forward Natalie Cafone collides with Fairfield's midfielder Jaclyn Gallagher during a field hockey game against Fairfield at Grant Field on Friday, September 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Stags 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Field hockey rolls along in Ohio

September 12, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa field hockey team traveled to Kent, Ohio, this past weekend and took care of business, shutting out both Monmouth and Kent State. Heading into...

Iowa midfielder Sophie Plasteras dribbles against the Missouri State defense at Grant Field on Sunday, Sep. 28, 2014 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Field hockey set for double challenge in Buckeye State

September 9, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After last week’s success at home, the Hawkeye field-hockey team looking forward to its last big test before conference play. Iowa will travel to Kent,...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch and Iowa midfielder Isabella Solaroli celebrate after another goal during the Iowa v. Saint Louis game at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens 11-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Frosh swings easily into Iowa

September 7, 2016

Iowa freshman Katie Birch is making a name for herself. By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Field hockey originated in England in the mid-1800s, then made its way across the Atlantic to the...

FILE - Iowa midfielder Katie Birch advances towards the circle during a field hockey game against Fairfield at Grant Field on Friday, September 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Stags 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Field hockey swamps foes at home

September 6, 2016

Iowa’s underclassmen shine in the weekend’s two matches. By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Heading into the weekend Iowa had only one goal: come away with two victories. It did just...

FILE - Iowa midfielder Karly Stuenkel scores the game-winning goal on her way down during the game on Tuesday, September 1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 2-1 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Field hockey set for more tough contests

September 2, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team learned a lot from last weekend’s slate of games in North Carolina. After upsetting No. 7 Wake Forest and competing with No....

Iowa midfielder Chandler Ackers hits the ball at Grant Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Iowa fell to Maryland, 2-1, in double overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Field hockey shines in ACC split

August 29, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team traveled to North Carolina this past weekend for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and played two extremely talented teams, No. 7 Wake...

Iowa back Chandler Ackers and Virginia midfielder Lucy Hyams fight for the ball at Grant Field on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. The Hawkeyes beat the Cavaliers, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Hawkeyes seek the big bounce back

August 26, 2016

By Michael McCurdy | [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team will try to bounce back from last season, in which it went 9-10 overall and lost half of the games by a single goal. Although...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Ex-coach Griesbaum sues UI

Yet another lawsuit was filed Monday against the University of Iowa, contending that Athletics Director Gary Barta treats female coaches unfairly, the Associated Press has reported. Several former Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Stephanie Norlander passes the ball against Missouri State at Grant Field on Sunday, Sep. 28, 2014 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Norlander leaves Hawks, joins Canadian National Team

December 18, 2015

  Former Iowa forward Stephanie Norlander is no longer part of the Iowa field-hockey program. By Mario Williams [email protected] Big Ten 2015 Offensive Player of the Year and Iowa...

Iowa midfielder Melissa Progar fights for the ball at Grant Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Iowa fell to Maryland, 2-1, in double overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Field hockey falls in tournament

November 6, 2015

The Iowa field-hockey team loses to No. 6 Michigan in double overtime, 1-0.By Mario Williams [email protected] Things got real in Bloomington, Indiana, when Iowa faced No. 6 Michigan in the quarterfinals...