The Hawkeyes began their 2026-27 campaign in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series with a convincing 2-0 win over the Cyclones, marking the third straight season they have blanked their rivals.
Early Strike Sets Momentum
A penalty kick by Kylie Cino in the third minute opened the scoring, giving Iowa an early foothold and shifting the tempo in their favor.
Goalkeeper Excellence
Between the posts, Braelynn Galt preserved the clean sheet with a series of crucial stops, while Eme McClenahan logged a career‑high ten saves for the Cyclones, keeping the match within reach.
Iowa's attacking breadth was evident throughout, as Kylie Cino and Jada Grove each tested the defense with four shots on goal, three of which found the net, while Berit Parten led the charge with six attempts, three on target.
The Hawkeyes dominated possession and shot volume, out‑shooting Iowa State 26‑2 and earning 13 attempts in each half, while the Cyclones managed only two shots on goal and eight corner kicks without a single corner for Iowa.
Iowa State will look to rebound when they face UNI on August 30 at 7 p.m., a match that will be streamed live on ESPN+.