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A group of field hockey players in yellow and black uniforms stand on a green field, clapping and waving to acknowledge supporters.A group of field hockey players in yellow and black uniforms stand on a green field, clapping and waving to acknowledge supporters.
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Field Hockey

Dionne van Aalsum Wins Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

University of Iowa field hockey fourth-year student-athlete Dionne van Aalsum has been named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa field hockey fourth-year student-athlete Dionne van Aalsum has been named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

Van Aalsum powered the Hawkeyes to a pair of ranked victories over the weekend, scoring three goals and netting the game-winner in each contest to lead Iowa past No. 16 Miami (OH) and No. 14 Louisville.

The Castricum, Netherlands, native is the NCAA's active career leader in goals with 75.

The Hawkeyes return to action Friday, Sept. 18, opening Big Ten play against Indiana at 5 p.m. CT in Iowa City. The game will be streamed on B1G+.