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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 head coach Dave Diianni talks to his players during the match between Iowa and SIU Edwardsville in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.

Iowa soccer in a scramble for the postseason

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter October 11, 2018

The soccer Hawkeyes are in the midst of a Big Ten Tournament hunt — and much of that hunt relies on this weekend. Head coach Dave DiIanni and his team will host Michigan State (0-5-2) at 7 p.m. today...

Iowa forward Kaleigh Haus wins a header during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Iowa soccer wins in an upset against No. 22 Nebraska

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter October 7, 2018

The road is finally forgiving for the Iowa Hawkeyes. After suffering six road losses in a row, Iowa stunned No. 22 Nebraska on the Huskers’ home turf. The Hawkeyes, now 6-6-2, topped Big Ten-leading...

Freshman Skylar Alward dribbles the ball during the Iowa vs. Purdue soccer game on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa tied Purdue 1-1 in overtime.

Hawkeye soccer prepares for conference-leading Nebraska

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

Iowa soccer will try to win its first road game of the season when it travels to No. 22 Nebraska today. The Huskers lead the Big Ten with a record of 8-3-3, including an unbeaten 4-0-2 mark in conference...

Iowa’s Jason Kerst returns the ball against Creighton at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Feb. 16. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bluejays, 7-0.

Iowa tennis, with new players, ready for new experience

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter October 4, 2018

The Hawkeye men’s tennis team’s fall season has begun but not for some players. Iowa players Jason Kerst, Morgan Lohan, Oliver Okonwo, and Nikita Snezhko will make their fall-season débuts today,...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg reacts as her shot drifts wide during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1.

Iowa soccer falls at Penn State

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 30, 2018

The Hawkeye soccer team finished its second Big Ten road trip with a 2-0 loss to Penn State, and they still have yet to win a game on the road, now sitting at 0-6. Since the match against Iowa State, a...

Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters plays a pass during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1. Winters scored the Hawkeyes’ third goal on a penalty kick in the second half.

Iowa soccer begins road trip with loss to Ohio State

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 27, 2018

Hawkeye soccer fell to Ohio State, 2-0, on Thursday in Columbus. The Hawkeyes traveled to the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for their first match of another two-game road trip with an 0-4 record on the...

Defender Hannah Drkulec fights for the ball during a game against Virginia Commonwealth University on Sep 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the match 2-0.

Iowa soccer ships out for second road trip

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 26, 2018

The Iowa soccer team will take on Ohio State at 6 p.m. today as the beginning of its second Big Ten road trip. The last road trip didn’t go too well for the Hawkeyes. They allowed 6 goals and only scored...

Sophomore Cora Meyer kicks the ball during the Iowa vs. Purdue soccer game on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa tied Purdue 1-1 in overtime.

By the Numbers: Iowa soccer’s defense

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 24, 2018

If someone were to ask if a 1 goal-against average per game is good for a college soccer team, a lot of people would likely say yes. This is the case for the Iowa soccer team through its first 11 games...

Sophomore Cora Meyer kicks the ball back in play during the Iowa vs. Purdue soccer game on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa tied Purdue 1-1 in overtime.

Iowa soccer tops Indiana for first Big Ten win

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 23, 2018

Iowa soccer won its first Big Ten match of the season on Sunday, beating Indiana, 3-1, to end its five-game winless streak. The game started with a lot of Hawkeye possessions until their first goal in...

Iowa defender Riley Whitaker crosses the ball during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1.

Hawkeye soccer ties Purdue, looks forward to Indiana

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 20, 2018

Iowa soccer started home-field Big Ten play by drawing with Purdue, 1-1. The Hawkeyes came close to capping the game with a winner, but a Purdue defender barely saved the Hawkeye shot, kicking the goal...

Defender Hannah Drkulec fights for the ball during a game against Virginia Commonwealth University on Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the match 2-0.

Iowa soccer hosts Big Ten contest

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 19, 2018

The Iowa soccer team, trying to shake off a losing streak, will match up with Purdue at 7 p.m. today to kick off the Big Ten home schedule. Iowa comes into this game with a 4-4-1 record; Purdue is 5-2-2. The...

Fans look on during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1.

Iowa soccer goes cold on road trip

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 16, 2018

The Iowa soccer team kicked off its Big Ten play this past weekend on a low note, falling to Maryland, 4-0, on Sept. 14 and losing to Rutgers, 2-1, on Sunday, extending the team’s losing streak...