Iowa Beats Colorado College, 4-1

MISSOULA, Mont. — No. 25 University of Iowa Soccer defeated Colorado College, 4-1, on Sunday to conclude play at the Rumble in the Rockies. The Hawkeyes officially start the season with a win.

Though Iowa posted a 7-1 advantage in shot attempts during the first half, Colorado College struck first with a transition goal in the box in the 15th minute. From there, Iowa would score four unanswered goals. 

Sophomore Sofia Bush started the rally with a deep strike from outside the box. The high-arching shot zipped over the heads of Predator defenders and the reaching goalkeeper, Regan Wallace, to equalize before the break. Senior Elle Otto was credited with an assisted on the play. 

The second half belonged to freshman Berkley Binggeli, who recorded her first collegiate brace in the final 45 minutes. Binggeli’s first score emerged from a scrum in the box to put the Hawkeyes ahead in the 57th minute. 

Binggeli struck again in the 81st minute, this time delivering the dagger on an assist from senior Meike Ingles. Moments later, Ingles delivered the final on another assist from Otto with six minutes left on the clock. 

Iowa dominated the box score with a 19-5 differential on shots and 10-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Hawkeyes took 10 corner kicks, compared to none for the Predators. 

Ingles led the Hawkeyes in shots (6), joining graduate-student Kelli McGroarty and sophomore Millie Greer with two shots on goal apiece.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH DAVE DIIANNI
“Very happy with our team’s mentality and approach to not only this game but what has occurred this weekend. I thought that today we showed a glimpse of what our program can look like this year with the quality of depth coming from young players and transfers added to our returners. We will continue to grow in the demands of the game as teams and situations change. Great start to the year. “

HAWKEYE NOTABLES

• The Hawkeyes have won four consecutive season openers dating back to 2021. Iowa moves to 1-2-0 all-time against Colorado College. 
• The last time Iowa scored four goals in a match was the win over Maryland (5-0) in 2023; the last time the Hawkeyes posted at least 10 shots on goal was against Bucknell (11 SOG) in the NCAA Tournament First Round a year ago.
• Brace Yourselves: Binggeli’s two goals come on the heels of a similar performance from fellow freshman Berit Parten on Thursday against Oregon State. Parten recorded two goals in the first half prior to the match’s cancellation due to weather; as a result of the cancellation, game statistics were officially voided. The freshmen are the first Hawkeyes to score multiple goals in a match since Hailey Rydberg (‘22) against Nebraska in 2022.
• 2 for the Money: Iowa’s record is 44-2-3 in its last 49 games when scoring two goals or more, which dates back to October of 2017.
• 90 Tracker: No Iowa position players recorded 90 minutes on Sunday. Twenty-two Hawkeyes saw the pitch against Colorado College.

UP NEXT
Iowa travels to Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Aug. 22 to take on Western Michigan. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. (CT). The Hawkeyes face Texas on Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. on the road.