# University of Iowa field hockey performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-iowa-field-hockey-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-13T18:45:17.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The No. 2 University of Iowa field hockey team maintained an undefeated record following a 4-2 victory over No. 14 Louisville during the Midwest Challenge. 

Iowa established an early lead through Frederique van Cleef, but Louisville tied the game in the first quarter. The Hawkeyes regained control in the second quarter with a goal from Dionne van Aalsum. Although Louisville narrowed the score to 3-2 in the third quarter, van Cleef scored her second goal of the match in the fourth quarter to secure the win. 

Iowa outshot Louisville 14-5. Both van Cleef and van Aalsum have reached 10 goals for the season. Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci noted the team’s ability to ‘problem-solve’ during the match.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: University of Iowa defeats Louisville 4-2 in field hockey

No. 2 University of Iowa defeated No. 14 Louisville 4-2 in a field hockey matchup at the Midwest Challenge, led by multi-goal performances from Frederique van Cleef and Dionne van Aalsum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-iowa-defeats-louisville-4-2-in-field-hockey

### 2026-08-30: UNC field hockey falls to Iowa as Wake Forest soccer secures shutout

No. 11 Iowa defeated No. 2 UNC field hockey 3-2, while No. 5 Wake Forest women's soccer earned a 2-0 shutout victory against Portland.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unc-field-hockey-falls-to-iowa-as-wake-forest-soccer-secures-shutout

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