IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three University of Iowa field hockey student-athletes have been named National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-West Region selections, it was announced Wednesday by the NFHCA.
Sophomore Dionne van Aalsum was named a first-team selection, while junior Milly Short and sophomore Gia Whalen earned second-team honors.
Van Aalsum was recognized on the first team for the second straight season. The Castricum, Netherlands native played in every game and had nine goals and one assist.
Short was named to the second team after a season of impressive defense, playing a role in eight shutouts. The Worcester, England native started every game and had a goal and two assists.
Whalen was listed as a second team selection after holding down the midfield for the Hawkeyes. The Paoli, Pennsylvania native played in every game and registered two goals.
Iowa finished the 2024 season with a 9-9 overall record.