The University of Iowa women's soccer squad entered Thursday night's contest with a 2-1-0 record, hoping to extend an unbeaten start to the season. Instead, the Hawkeyes were handed a 2-0 defeat by Wake Forest, marking their first loss of the campaign.
Key Moments
Midfielder Lola Ressler opened the scoring in the first half and doubled the lead just after the break, finishing a swift counterattack that left Iowa's defense scrambling. Her two goals came at crucial junctures, shifting momentum firmly in Wake Forest's favor.
Despite outshot the Demon Deacons 17-10, Iowa could not find a breakthrough. Goalkeeper Braelynn Galt made two saves in the opening half, but the Hawkeyes' attack stalled after a promising first‑half display. Berit Parten led the team with five attempts, two on target, while Sara Batchadji and Millie Greer logged the most minutes of any position players, each completing the full 90.
The loss also ends a streak in which Iowa had outshot every opponent 67-16 this season, a testament to their aggressive style. The Hawkeyes will look to rebound when they travel to face UNC Greensboro on Sunday at 11 a.m. CT, a match that will be streamed live on ESPN+.