Iowa’s women’s soccer team kicked off the 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion, routing Milwaukee 7-0 in a match that set a new program record for goals in a single game.
A Record-Setting Onslaught
From the opening whistle the Hawkeyes pressed forward, with Reilly Heman opening the scoring in the third minute after a quick combination with Elle Wildman and Alli Macke. The early strike settled the team and sparked a relentless attack.
Berit Parten doubled the lead just twelve minutes later, her eighth career goal capping a smooth build-up that left the opposition scrambling.
Depth Across the Front Line
Berkley Binggeli added a third goal before the break, securing a 3-0 halftime advantage and marking her seventh career tally. The pattern continued after the interval, as Elle Wildman found the net in the 49th minute to push the margin to four.
Parten’s second strike in the 69th minute not only sealed the victory but also delivered her ninth career goal and her second multi-goal game, underscoring her growing impact.
Coach Dean Ward praised the squad’s collective effort, noting that the team’s versatility allowed multiple players to contribute offensively and keep the opposition guessing throughout the contest.
The 7-0 result not only broke the previous single-game scoring record — previously set in an 8-1 win over Southern Utah in 2017 — but also signaled a promising start for Ward’s vision of a dynamic, depth-driven Hawkeyes side.