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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/forward Ellie Holley attempts to score a goal during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey earns first conference win of the season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

No. 2 Iowa field hockey started the Big Ten regular season in style, taking a comfortable victory over the Indiana Hoosiers Friday afternoon. The Hawkeyes won, 3-0, courtesy of goals from fifth-year...

Iowa midfielder/forward Ellie Holley attempts to score a goal during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey to kick off Big Ten play against Indiana

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 16, 2021

Hawkeye field hockey took care of business to begin the 2021 fall season, as Iowa went 6-0 through its nonconference slate, outscoring its opponents, 33-4. Through four weeks of the season, Iowa...

Field hockey freshman Annika Herbine shines in Black and Gold

Field hockey freshman Annika Herbine shines in Black and Gold

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 14, 2021

Iowa field hockey retained all its 2020-21 senior class for the 2021-22 season. To compete this year, midfielder Nikki Freeman and forwards Emily Deuell, Maddy Murphy, and Ellie Holley are using the...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey coasts to win against Saint Louis

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 12, 2021

For the fourth straight match, No. 2 Iowa field hockey posted a shutout win. Two days after taking down Ohio, 8-0, Friday night, nine different Hawkeyes scored in Iowa’s 10-0 win at Grant Field...

Iowa midfielder/forward Ellie Holley runs after the ball to gain possession during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

Quick start helps No. 2 Iowa field hockey down Ohio

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 10, 2021

No. 2 Iowa field hockey continued its winning ways Friday, taking down the Ohio Bobcats, 8-0, at Grant Field in Iowa City to move to 5-0 on the season. Iowa’s offense was relentless early in the...

Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson runs down the field with the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey set for home matchups with Ohio and Saint Louis

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 9, 2021

Iowa field hockey checked in at No. 2 in this week’s National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll, marking the second time in as many seasons the Hawkeyes have risen to No. 2 in the NFHCA rankings. Iowa...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

Iowa field hockey finds offensive chemistry

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 7, 2021

Throughout the Lisa Cellucci era for Iowa field hockey, the Hawkeyes’ defense has consistently been its main strength. Anchored by reigning Big Ten Player and Defensive Player of the Year Anthe...

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the North Carolina Tar Heels fight for the ball during the Iowa field hockey game against North Carolina on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tar Heels 3-1.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey finds success in Boston

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 5, 2021

After a victory against No. 1 North Carolina in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Iowa field hockey went to the east coast this weekend with high expectations. And the Hawkeyes maintained their undefeated...

Iowa forward/midfielder Maddy Murphy runs down the field with the ball during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey looking to build off strong start to season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 2, 2021

No. 3 Iowa field hockey will hit the road this weekend to head to Boston as the Hawkeyes continue their nonconference slate. With two ranked victories in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward/midfielder Maddy Murphy tries to get position of the ball during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey topples No. 1 North Carolina at home

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 29, 2021

Iowa field hockey’s Grant Field was packed to the brim on Sunday morning as the No. 3 Hawkeyes took on No. 1 North Carolina in a rematch of the NCAA Final Four. With 814 supporters at the final...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley waits for the ball during a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey looking forward to rematch against No. 1 North Carolina

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 28, 2021

After an offense-heavy 5-3 win over No. 11 Wake Forest Friday to open the season, No. 3 Iowa field hockey will now turn its attention to No. 1 North Carolina in a rematch of the 2021 NCAA Final Four.  Iowa...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy sweeps the ball during the first quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey downs No. 11 Wake Forest, 5-3

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 27, 2021

No. 3 Iowa field hockey opened its 2021-22 season with a 5-3 win over No. 11 Wake Forest in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Friday afternoon.  The Hawkeyes registered 13 shots on goal against the Demon...

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