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Iowa field hockey defeats Penn State and Rutgers
The No. 6-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes field hockey team secured key victories in recent matchups. In a high-stakes game at Grant Field, Iowa overcame Rutgers in a 4-3 overtime thriller. Despite being outshot 30-12, the Hawkeyes mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter with goals from Frederique van Cleef and two from Dionne van Aalsum. Rutgers secured the win in overtime via a goal from Frederique Vernooij.
Iowa also defeated No. 19 Penn State with a 1-0 shutout. The Hawkeyes broke through the Nittany Lions' defense in the third quarter to score the game's only goal, while goalkeeper Julia Claessens and the defensive unit maintained a clean sheet through the final period.
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Dionne van Aalsum · Emily Nicholls · Frederique Vernooij · Grant Field · Iowa City · Penn State University · Rutgers University · University of Iowa