ALBANY, New York – Junior Annika Herbine’s two goals in the first half led the seventh-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team to a 3-0 victory over Fairfield on Friday afternoon in a neutral site matchup at Alumni Turf.

Herbine gave the Hawkeyes the early lead 16 seconds into the game by scoring off a rebound right in front of the goal. She extended the lead in the second quarter off an assist from fifth-year Sofie Stribos.

Freshman Dionne van Aalsum ended the game with a goal in the 59th minute, unassisted.

Iowa defense only allowed 2 shots, none on goal, in its second shutout this season.

OF NOTE… 
– Herbine scored her first two goals on the season. She posted her last multi-goal game over Providence College last season (9/9).

– Iowa recorded its second shutout in three games.

– van Aalsum has scored in all three games tallying five goals

UP NEXT 
The Hawkeyes continue play in Albany, New York facing No. 19 UAlbany on Sunday at 11 a.m. (CT).