Fréderique van Cleef, a fifth‑year student‑athlete at the University of Iowa, has been recognized as the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the second straight week, underscoring her pivotal role in the Hawkeyes’ early‑season surge.
Season Highlights
In Iowa’s victories over Lehigh and Ball State, she contributed six goals and two assists, tallying back‑to‑back hat tricks that highlighted her scoring prowess. Her accuracy was evident with a .714 shots‑on‑goal percentage in those two contests, while her overall season tally stands at eight goals and three assists through four games.
Van Cleef’s statistical dominance extends beyond the weekend; she leads the nation in goals per game (2.00) and points per game (4.75), boasting an impressive .810 shots‑on‑goal percentage that places her among the country’s most efficient forwards.
Born in Asten, Netherlands, the forward has quickly become a cornerstone for Iowa, blending European experience with Big Ten intensity. Her early‑season form not only earned her conference accolades but also positioned the Hawkeyes as a formidable contender in the national landscape.
Upcoming Challenge
The Hawkeyes are slated to face No. 16 Miami (Ohio) on Friday at 11 a.m. Central Time in Evanston, Illinois. The high‑profile matchup will be broadcast live on the Big Ten’s streaming platform, B1G+.
With her relentless output and the Hawkeyes’ rising momentum, van Cleef’s performance promises to be a focal point as Iowa seeks to maintain its early‑season momentum against a ranked opponent.