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Iowa Set to Host NCAA Tournament First Round

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November 7th, 2023 by admin

THIS WEEK

University of Iowa women’s soccer hosts an NCAA Tournament match at the Iowa Soccer Complex for the first time in program history. No. 5 seed Iowa hosts No. 12 seed Bucknell on Friday at 6 p.m. (CT) in the first round of the 64-team tournament.

WATCH/FOLLOW LIVE

  • NCAA Tournament First Round matches stream live on ESPN+ (subscription required).
  • Links to streaming and live stats can be found at the gameday page on hawkeyesports.com.
  • Fans can follow the Iowa soccer program on Twitter (@HawkeyeSoccer) for live in-game updates.

SCOUTING THE BISONS

  • Bucknell secured the Patriot League automatic-bid to the NCAA Tournament with its third consecutive conference tournament title. The Bisons defeated Army in penalty kicks in the championship.
  • Each of the past two seasons, Bucknell has faced a Big Ten Conference opponent on the road to open the NCAA Tournament; the Bisons fell to Ohio State (1-0, 2OT) in 2022 and Rutgers (2-0) in 2021.
  • Goalkeeper Jenna Hall, a two-time Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year, grabbed 13 saves in the title match shutout over Army. Hall has been excellent this year with 130 saves (T-10th nationally) at an .867 percentage (T-17th nationally). Hall’s nine shutouts tie for 22nd among Division I goalkeepers; Iowa goalkeeper Maccy Enneking ties for fifth in the country with 11 shutouts.
  • Midfielder Teresa Deda leads the offensive attack with nine goals and nine assists (27 points).

 

SERIES HISTORY – BUCKNELL

Iowa and Bucknell meet for the first time in program history. Iowa is 2-0-1 against the Patriot League, all-time. Bucknell is 0-22-1 against Big Ten Conference opponents, except for a victory over Maryland in 2008 prior to the Terrapins joining the conference.

HAWK FAN GAME PLAN

Unlike regular season matches at the Iowa Soccer Complex, tickets must be purchased for Friday’s NCAA Tournament First Round game. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for University of Iowa students or youth. Links to purchase tickets are available at hawkeyesports.com. Parking will be free after 3 p.m. (CT) in Lots 45 and 71.