University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
(4-2)
Iowa
(5-1)
No. 22 Massachusetts Field Hockey Falls to No. 6 Iowa, 2-0
September 11, 2022 | Field Hockey
Freshman goaltender Myrte Van Herwijnen recorded six saves on the day.
IOWA CITY, Iowa - No. 22 Massachusetts Field Hockey fell against the No. 6-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon in an away match at Grant Field by a score of 2-0. The loss drops the Minutewomen to a 4-2 record, while Iowa moves to a 5-1 record.
Iowa opened up scoring just 3:06 into the first quarter with a goal off a penalty corner by Anthe Nijzel. Goalkeeper Myrte van Herwijnen (6 saves) recorded three saves in the first half, including a save on a second quarter penalty stroke, to keep the Minutewomen in the game. The Hawkeyes extended their lead at 14:25 in the third quarter when Alex Wesneski netted a shot off a short pass in front of the goal.
The Minutewomen return to action at home on Friday afternoon as they take on the Saint Louis Billikens for Massachusetts' first conference matchup of the season at 3 p.m. at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex.
Team Stats
Nijziel, Anthe (2)
Assisted By: Herbine, Annika , Stribos, Sofie
off penalty corner
2:31
Wesneski, Alex (7)
Assisted By: Gibson, Esme
short pass in front of goal
44:25
