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No. 7 Hawkeyes Blank Maryland, 2-0

The No. 7 Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Maryland, 2-0, on Thursday in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes move to 9-2-3 on the season and 4-1-2 in Big Ten Conference play.

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by Brandt Dickey
Box Score

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The No. 7 University of Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Maryland, 2-0, on Thursday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes move to 9-2-3 on the season and 4-1-2 in Big Ten Conference play.

Graduate student Kenzie Roling broke the tie in the 33rd minute finding the goal off a loose ball. The goal marks Roling’s third of the season and her first since the, 3-0, victory over Saint Louis on Aug. 31.

Iowa outshot Maryland, 9-2, in the first 45 minutes. Despite the wide shooting margin, Iowa was only able to find the back of the net once in the first half. At the break, the Hawkeyes led Maryland, 7-0.

Graduate student Kelli McGroarty expanded the Hawkeye lead in the 74th minute off an assist from junior Sofia Bush. McGroarty leads Iowa on the season with five goals while bush leads the team in assists with five.

Iowa would hold on to their, 2-0, lead and win the game. The Hawkeye offense was in full attack throughout the game, outshooting Maryland, 27-3. Iowa fired 11 shots on goal while allowing just one shot on goal.

Maryland goalkeeper Faith Luckey had nine saves to limit the Iowa scoring while graduate student Taylor Kane had one save to post her fifth shutout of the season.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH DAVE DIIANNI
“We really spoke a lot this week, offensively, about mentality, individual accountability to be competitive and win your battles. Taking players on, starting with [Elle] Wildman and out wide, and really across the board. We just felt like individually, we need a cutthroat mentality and being committed to getting in the box and scoring goals.”

MATCH NOTES

  • Kane improves to 18-2 in her collegiate career as the starting goalkeeper.
  • Iowa outshot Maryland, 27-3, including, 9-2, in the second half.
    • The Hawkeyes had 11 shots on goal to Maryland’s one.
  • Iowa had nine corner kicks to Maryland’s two.
  • The Hawkeyes now lead the all-time series between Maryland, 7-2-0.
    • Iowa has won five straight over the Terrapins.
    • In those last five games, Iowa is outscoring Maryland, 14-0.
    • The last time Iowa allowed a goal against Maryland was Sept. 14, 2018.
    • The Hawkeyes improve to 5-1-0 when playing the Terrapins in Iowa City.
  • 2 for the Money: Iowa’s record is 62-3-3 in its last 68 games when scoring two goals or more, which dates back to October 2017.
  • 90 Tracker: Millie Greer was the lone Hawkeye position player to register 90 minutes. A total of 22 players played in the match.
    • Greer has played the full 90 minutes in 13 of 14 matches. She leads Iowa with 1,207 minutes on the season.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes play host to Michigan State on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The match is set to kick off at 1 p.m. (CT) and will be Iowa's regular season home finale. The match will be streamed live on B1G+ (subscription required).