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Women's Soccer

Hawkeyes Blank Bears to Wrap Nonconference Play

The University of Iowa women’s soccer team wrapped up nonconference play with a 3-0 shutout victory over Missouri State on Sunday afternoon at the Iowa Soccer Complex.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa women’s soccer team wrapped up nonconference play with a 3-0 shutout victory over Missouri State on Sunday afternoon at the Iowa Soccer Complex.

With the win, Iowa improved to 5-1-1 on the season, while Missouri State fell to 2-4-1.

Iowa set the tone early, opening the scoring in the third minute when forward Reilly Heman found the back of the net against her former team off an assist from Sara Batchadji to give the Hawkeyes a quick 1-0 advantage.

The Hawkeyes added to their lead in the 27th minute when Berit Parten netted her fourth goal of the season off an assist from Elle Wildman. Iowa carried a 2-0 advantage into halftime after outshooting Missouri State 19-0 and earning 10 corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes.

Midfielder Kylie Cino extended the lead in the 66th minute, finishing a combination play from Lucia Englund and Parten to give the Hawkeyes a 3-0 advantage.

“I have to credit the whole group for implementing changes after Thursday’s match,” Iowa head coach Dean Ward said. “We had 27 shots and only three goals, so we’d want a bit more production and quality but I’m pleased to score three goals against a good team on a Sunday after a tough game.”

Iowa maintained control throughout the match, recording 62 percent of possession and spending 65 percent of that time in the attacking half. The Hawkeyes outshot the Bears 27-1 and held a 14-1 advantage in corner kicks. Missouri State was limited to just one shot, with its lone attempt coming in the 72nd minute.

NOTABLES

  • Heman’s goal extends her team lead to five and matches her career high for goals in a season. 
  • Parten’s goal and assist push her team-leading point total to 13.
  • Cino’s goal is her third of the season, tripling her career total.
  • Batchadji’s assist is her first of the season, making her the 10th different Hawkeye to record an assist this season.
  • Wildman’s assist gives her nine points this season, a career high.
  • Parten has recorded a point in every match in which Iowa has scored this season.
  • Iowa remains undefeated against Missouri State, holding a 3-0-1 advantage in the all-time series.
  • The last time the Hawkeyes held an opponent to one shot was Sept. 10, 2023, at George Mason.
  • The win marks Iowa’s fourth shutout of the season.
  • Iowa has outscored its opponents, 23-4, this season.
  • The Hawkeyes have outshot opponents, 166-34, in 2026.
  • Iowa wrapped up nonconference play with a 5-1-1 record for the second straight season.

UP NEXT
Iowa (5-1-1) travels to face Minnesota for its Big Ten Conference opener Thursday at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (CT). The match will be streamed on B1G+.