Parten's Brace Lifts Hawkeyes Past Maryland, 3-1

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The University of Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Maryland, 3-1, on Friday evening at Ludwig Field.

Iowa improved to 7-4-5 overall and 2-3-4 in Big Ten play, while Maryland fell to 4-9-2 overall and 1-7-1 in conference play.

The Hawkeyes struck first in the 18th minute when Reilly Heman slotted home her team-best eighth goal of the season off a cross from Kylie Cino.

Iowa continued its offensive pressure in the first half. Berit Parten found the back of the net off a combination play from Abby Skiff and Lucia Englund to give the Hawkeyes a 2-0 lead in the 24th minute.

Both teams recorded six shots apiece in the first half. The Hawkeyes held advantages in saves (3-1) and corner kicks (4-2) heading into the break.

Maryland broke through in the 63rd minute when defender Ella Bulava scored to cut Iowa's lead to 2-1.

Iowa answered in the 79th minute when Parten netted her second goal of the match off a strike from outside the box to secure the 3-1 victory.

Both teams finished with 12 shots. The Hawkeyes held a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal. Iowa's defense limited Maryland to three corner kicks, while goalkeeper Braelynn Galt recorded four saves in the contest.

OF NOTE…

• The victory marks Iowa’s sixth straight win over the Terrapins.
• Over their last six meetings, Iowa has outscored Maryland 17-1.
• Heman’s goal was her eighth of the season.
• Parten now has seven goals and 21 points on the season. Her 21 points mark a career high.
• Cino recorded her first assist of the season.
• Skiff tallied her second assist of the season, matching her career high.
• Englund’s third assist of the season tied a career high.
• Millie Greer and Iba Oching went the distance, playing all 90 minutes.

UP NEXT

Iowa (7-4-5, 2-3-4 Big Ten) returns home for its final homestand of the season, beginning with UCLA on Thursday at 7 p.m. (CT). The match will stream live on B1G+. Admission is free.