Big Ten Weekly Honors
The University of Iowa field hockey team opened its season with a pair of impressive wins that translated into conference recognition. Frédérique van Cleef was named Co‑Offensive Player of the Week after contributing two goals and an assist in victories over Wake Forest and North Carolina, while Reine van Hoof earned Freshman of the Week after a debut performance that included the game‑winning overtime goal against Wake Forest.
Van Cleef’s influence went beyond scoring; she set up the overtime winner and was perfect on 14 shots, converting seven of them. Her consistency helped Iowa secure two critical wins and showcased her leadership as a fifth‑year player from Asten, Netherlands.
Van Hoof, a first‑year athlete from Leuven, Belgium, not only scored the decisive goal but also placed all three of her shots on target during the two‑game series, directly contributing to Iowa’s upset of the No. 2 ranked Tar Heels.
Looking Ahead
The Hawkeyes will return to action on Friday with a home opener against Lehigh in Iowa City, a 3 p.m. Central Time kickoff that will be streamed live on B1G+. The match offers an opportunity for the team to build momentum as they aim to translate early‑season success into a sustained campaign.