On August 28, 2026, the University of Iowa women's soccer team traveled to Ames, Iowa, where they faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones in a highly anticipated Cy‑Hawk showdown.
The Hawkeyes struck first in the fourth minute when Kylie Cino slipped a low ball past the defense, opening the scoring. Jada Grove doubled the lead in the 59th minute, finishing a swift move set up by Abby Skiff and Berit Parten.
A Second‑Half Surge
Iowa controlled the tempo throughout, finishing with 64 percent possession and out‑shooting the Cyclones 114‑22 for the match. The shutout marked the third clean sheet of the season and limited Iowa State to just two attempts after the break.
The victory improved Iowa’s record to 4‑1‑0 and extended their winning streak over Iowa State to four consecutive meetings, the ninth win in the last eleven encounters. It also represented the first time since September 26, 2024, that the Hawkeyes held their opponent to two or fewer shots.
Head coach Dean Ward praised the team’s discipline, noting that the full‑time performances of Lucia Englund, Sofia Bush, Sara Batchadji, Millie Greer, and the aforementioned Skiff and Parten helped maintain intensity. Iowa’s next test arrives on September 3, 2026, when they host Kansas State at the Iowa Soccer Complex.