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BERKELEY, Calif. — The 17th-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team blanked California, 3-0, Sunday to notch its first win of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Freshman Madeleine Murphy tallied her second goal in as many games to give Iowa a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute. The Hawkeyes continued their scoring in the 50th minute when sophomore Katie Birch scored off a penalty corner. Sophomore Isabella Solaroli rounded out the scoring for the Hawkeyes, registering her first goal of the season in the 65th minute to secure the 3-0 victory.
QUOTING HEAD LISA CELLUCCI
“This was a great team win. We stuck to the gameplan, kept our composure and finished our opportunities. I am very proud of the grit we displayed today.”
NOTABLES
- Senior goalkeeper Katie Jones recorded a career-high seven saves for her second career shutout and first of the season.
- Junior Makenna Grewe and senior Melissa Progar tallied assists on Birch’s goal. The goal marks the third time the combination has scored off a corner this season.
- The Hawkeyes recorded six shots in the match. Birch led the way for the Iowa with two.
RECORD UPDATE
- The Hawkeyes are 1-3 on the season with a 1-1 record on their current road trip.
- The Golden Bears fall to 1-3 on the season.
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKEYES
The No. 17 Hawkeyes conclude their West Coast road trip tomorrow, taking on UC Davis at 2 p.m. (CT) in Davis, California.
