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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 celebrate a goal during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer makes NCAA Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 11, 2019

For just the second time in program history, the Iowa soccer team has clinched an NCAA Tournament berth. It will play at Kansas on Saturday at a time that will be determined later. The Jayhawks are...

Iowa Head Coach Dave Diianni speaks to the team during the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer loses to Penn State at Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 3, 2019

Iowa soccer could not capitalize on its opportunity to win the Big Ten as it lost in the conference quarterfinal, 2-0, against Penn State on Sunday. Freshman midfielder and forward Payton Linnehan scored...

Iowa midfielder Isabella Blackman runs down the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer takes on Big Ten Tournament action against Penn State

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 31, 2019

With an overall record of 15-3-1 (7-3-1 in the Big Ten) in the regular season, the Hawkeyes will begin their run in the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 5 seed on Sunday. They will play at No. 4 Penn State...

Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu pushes Ohio State defender Haley Walker-Robinson during the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer’s Tawharu scores second double OT goal of season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 27, 2019

Thought sophomore forward Samantha Tawharu game-winning goal last week against Minnesota would be as good as it gets? After all, she scored with only 22 seconds left in double overtime. Think again. In...

Iowa defender Riley Whitaker and Maryland forward Alyssa Poarch fight for the ball during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer faces Ohio State in regular-season finale

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Believe it or not, the last regular-season game for the Iowa soccer team is already here, as it plays Ohio State at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes are 14-3-1 overall (6-3-1 in...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary tries to keep the ball in play during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Cary brings intensity, consistency to Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 21, 2019

Eighteen games, eighteen starts — despite only being a freshman, Iowa soccer’s Samantha Cary is already making an impact for the Hawkeyes. As a defender, Cary has not racked up many stats, as she...

Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu fends off Rutgers midfielder Gabby Provenzano during the Iowa v Rutgers soccer game at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights 0-1.

Iowa soccer wins in last seconds against Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

It looked like it was going to be the second tie in the row for the Iowa soccer team. After all, there was only 22 seconds left in the second overtime at Minnesota. Not so fast. Sophomore forward Samantha...

Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters kicks the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Iowa soccer ties Wisconsin in Madison

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 17, 2019

One hundred and ten minutes was not enough time for the Iowa soccer team to win or lose, as it tied Wisconsin in Madison 2-2. The Hawkeyes are now 13-3-1 overall (5-3-1 in the Big Ten). Though it was...

Iowa defender Hannah Drkulec looks to pass during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer faces Badgers, Golden Gophers on weekend road trip

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 16, 2019

Coming off a 4-0 win against Maryland Oct. 13, the Iowa soccer team is ready to play its final two regular season road games of the season against Wisconsin today and Minnesota on Sunday. The Badgers...

Iowa defender Riley Whitaker and Maryland forward Alyssa Poarch fight for the ball during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Whitaker provides elite defense for Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 14, 2019

Standing at the corner of the field, sophomore defender Riley Whitaker was ready to do what she had done many times before this season, attempt a corner kick. Normally, she would kick the ball short...

Iowa midfielder Isabella Blackman runs down the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer shuts out Maryland on senior day

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2019

Off her left foot on a corner kick, sophomore defender Riley Whitaker got her first goal of the season as she bent the ball into the net during the 32nd minute on Sunday. “The wind was a big factor,”...