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Iowa Field Hockey Practice/Northwestern Exhibition Photo Gallery

On3 imageby:Kyle Huesmann•08/19/23•

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Photo by Dennis Scheidt

Iowa Field Hockey is back for their 48th season and the Hawkeyes are looking to make a run to the Final Four the 13th time in program history. Head coach Lisa Cellucci and select players met with the media before practice on Friday morning to preview the season. Media members were allowed to stay and view practice.

Today, the Hawkeyes got on the field for one final exhibition game against the Northwestern Wildcats, before the season begins next week against Wake Forest in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. True freshman Rachel Herbine scored an early goal off an assist from Esme Gibson to put Iowa in front. Northwestern tied the game in the second quarter on a penalty corner, but the Hawkeyes retook the lead early in the fourth quarter on a goal from true freshman Dionne van Aalsum. Lieve Schalk added a goal late in the game on a penalty corner to give Iowa the 3-1 exhibition win.

Last season, Iowa got off to an 8-1 start, including a win over #1 Northwestern in Evanston, but a 3-7 finish to the season had them sneaking into the 18-team NCAA Tournament field. The Hawkeyes took down #5 Virginia in a penalty shootout in the First Round, but saw their season end in the Elite Eight in a penalty shootout against #3 Northwestern.

This season, Iowa returns Second Team All-American MF Esme Gibson, as well as six other starters, including F Annika Herbine, F Alex Wesneski, MF Sofie Stribos, MF Lieve Schalk, MF Jacey Wittel, D Harper Dunne. GK Mia Magnotta takes over in goal after starting the last three games of the season.

HawkeyeReport.com photographer Dennis Scheidt was at Grant Field on Friday and Saturday to capture some pictures of the action.

Field Hockey Media Day/Practice August 18th

GK Mia Magnotta warms up for practice at Grant Field (Photo by Dennis Scheidt)
True freshman forward Rachel Herbine
Forward Annika Herbine (24) and midfielder Gia Whalen
Midfielder Celine De Witte
True freshman midfielder Gia Whalen
Midfielder Sofie Stribos
Forward Sammy Freeman
Head Coach Lisa Cellucci directs practice
Midfielder Jacey Wittel
Associate Head Coach Michael Boal and midfielder Lieve Schalk (18)
Forward Annika Herbine
GK Mia Magnotta and defender Harper Dunne battle for the ball during a penalty corner
True freshman defender Lauren DeRose
Defender Milly Short (12) and forward Esme Gibson (15) work alone after the conclusion of practice
True freshman GK Allie Curry makes a save on a penalty corner
True freshman midfielder Gia Whalen

Iowa vs Northwestern Exhibition August 19th

Hawkeyes huddle before the beginning of the game.
Forward Rachel Herbine celebrates after scoring a goal.
A wasp takes in the action at Grant Field.
Midfielder Sofie Stribos attempts a pass.
Forward Sammy Freeman
Esme Gibson (15), Dionne van Aalsum (10), Mia Magnotta (yellow), Harper Dunne (23) and Milly Short (12) defend a penalty corner.
Defender Milly Short
True freshman midfielder Lieve Van Kessel
Defender Lauren DeRose
The Hawkeyes gather before an offensive penalty corner.
Midfielder Esme Gibson
The Iowa sideline looks on during the second half of their exhibition against Northwestern.
Midfielder Dionne van Aalsum scores a goal.
Foward Annika Herbine passes the ball.
Forward Alex Wesneski battles a Northwestern player for the ball.
Midfielder Lieve Schalk celebrates a goal.
Midfielder Dionne van Aalsum prepares for her penalty shootout attempt.
GK Mia Magnotta saves a Northwestern penalty shootout attempt.
Midfielder Sofie Stribos is fouled during her penalty shootout attempt.
Fourth quarter action between Iowa and Northwestern.

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