Hawkeyes Fall to Top-Ranked Maryland in Big Ten Semifinals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 10th-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team saw its Big Ten Tournament run come to an end with a 4-1 loss to top-ranked Maryland in the semifinals on Friday afternoon at Buckeye Varsity Field.

Maryland (18-1) asserted control early, building a 2-0 lead in the opening quarter behind an unassisted goal from Jordyn Hollamon at 4:59 and a score from Babs van Hest at 13:59.

The Terrapins extended their advantage in the third quarter when Ella Beach scored off an assist from Maci Bradford at 34:34.

Iowa (13-5) responded at 36:16 when Fréderique van Cleef found the back of the cage off a feed from Lexie Haig to cut the deficit to 3-1.

However, Maryland secured the victory later in the third quarter when van Hest netted her second goal of the day off an assist from Francisca Eschoyez at 44:49.

Maryland held a 12-6 advantage in shots and a 10-1 edge in penalty corners. Hawkeye goalkeepers Julia Claessens and Abby Johnson combined for one save.

Of Note
- Van Cleef's goal was her 18th of the season.
- Claessens fell to 7-4 in goal.

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