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Fast Start Propels No. 15 Iowa Past Louisville, 5-1

The 15th ranked Iowa field hockey team used a dominant first quarter to secure a 5-1 victory over Louisville on Sunday at Trager Stadium.

Box Score

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 15th ranked University of Iowa field hockey used a dominant first quarter to secure a 5-1 victory over Louisville on Sunday afternoon at Trager Stadium.

The Hawkeyes scored four goals in the opening 15 minutes, using early pressure to build a lead.

Dionne van Aalsum opened the scoring just over a minute into the match with an unassisted goal – her 13th of the season. Fréderique van Cleef, Milly Short, and Felicia Zonnenberg each added first-quarter goals to give Iowa a commanding 4-0 lead.

Van Aalsum struck again in the second quarter, converting a penalty stroke for her 14th goal of the year. Louisville’s lone goal came in the third period from Annabel Sep.

Iowa’s defense was solid throughout, limiting Louisville to just 10 shots and six penalty corners. Goalkeeper Mia Magnotta made eight saves, including five in the final quarter, to help preserve the win.

Iowa finished with 14 shots and five corners.

QUOTING HEAD COACH LISA CELLUCCI

“Phenomenal performance from the Hawks today. We executed the plan seamlessly in the first half. I am excited about the growth we are seeing in the team as a whole and am looking forward to opening Big Ten play next weekend.”

OF NOTE

  • Iowa scored four goals in the first quarter for the second time this season.
  • Van Aalsum leads the nation with 14 goals through six games.
  • Magnotta has recorded 18 saves over the last two games.
  • The Hawkeyes have outscored opponents 20-4 over their last four games.
  • Iowa improves to 5-1 overall while Louisville falls to 3-3.

UP NEXT

Iowa heads to Bloomington to face Indiana on Friday. Game time is set for 3 p.m. (CT) and the game will be televised on BTN.