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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University of Iowa volleyball defeated Syracuse in three sets on Friday evening, inside the Women’s Building.
Senior Delaney McSweeney led the way for the Hawkeyes with six kills, hitting at a clip of .500. Redshirt junior Anna Davis registered an impressive hitting percentage of .625. Senior Bailey Ortega recorded 13 assists for the Hawkeyes.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1 (Iowa, 25-21): Syracuse took an early lead, but the Hawkeyes began to shorten the spread thanks to a kill by Michelle Urquhart and an ace by Sydney Dennis. The set tied at six following a Syracuse error. The two teams exchanged points, but a kill by fifth year Caitlan Buettner put Iowa ahead, 8-7. Iowa held the lead despite the two teams delivering back-and-forth points. After two Orange points, the set was tied again at 11. Iowa pulled ahead once again with a kill by McSweeney, assisted by freshman Kaia Mateo. A string of four Hawkeyes points sent Syracuse into a timeout. The two teams continued to fight hard, and Syracuse closed the gap to tie again at 16. Another McSweeney kill gave Iowa the lead once again, and they were able to hold off Syracuse and take the set.
SET 2 (Iowa, 25-20): The Hawkeyes snagged the first two points of the set after an Orange error and a successful attack by sophomore Nataly Moravec, assisted by Ortega. Syracuse attempted to fight back until McSweeney came through swinging for her first kill of the set. The set remained close, coming to a tie at five, seven, and nine. Buettner went back to serve and was awarded an ace. Shortly after, Davis followed suit and also posted an ace, increasing the spread to four. The Hawkeyes held the lead, until a series of Otto kills brought the set to a tie at 18, but Iowa was able to jump ahead again and close the second set.
SET 3 (Iowa, 25-15): The final set opened with an Orange error and a kill by freshman Gabby Deery. Iowa pushed ahead after a kill by Buettner, but Syracuse tied it up at four and five. After a successful attack by freshman Rosa Vesty, Iowa began to stretch the spread. Moravec stood strong in the front row to record a solo block, and two consecutive Orange errors led Syracuse into a timeout. Vesty came back onto the court to register an ace. An impressive defensive run put Iowa on top, 14-6. A Deery kill and an attack error by the forced another Syracuse timeout. Iowa kept the lead, and at match point senior Audrey Black put one down for a kill to finish the set and match.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH JIM BARNES
“It’s always good to come on the road and beat a Power Five team. We didn’t play our best offensive game, but we served well and did the things that were needed to win the match. We just need to continue to get better every match.”
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes head to Ithaca, New York, to play Cornell on Saturday, Sept. 16 inside Bartels Hall. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CT) on ESPN+.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Freshman Dionne van Aalsum recorded her third-straight hat trick as the top-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team recorded its fifth shutout of the season over Vermont, 5-0, on Friday afternoon at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes improved to 7-0 on the season.
“We were pretty confident with how we thought they were going to play,” said associate head coach Michael Boal. “They came out pretty similar, we didn’t quite connect with the final pass to get us the momentum, that we eventually got in the game. We kept trying, kept working on it, and kept moving the ball. It worked out in the end.”
Van Aalsum started off the scoring in the third minute of the game after capitalizing off a penalty corner, she was assisted by junior Annika Herbine and junior Lieve Schalk.
Schalk closed out the half with an unassisted goal in the 29th minute.
Fifth year Sofie Stribos extended the Hawkeye lead three minutes into the second half with a goal off an assist from van Aalsum.
Less than two minutes later, van Aalsum found the back of the goal to extend her streak of multi-goal games to seven. The Castricum, Netherlands, native finished her day with a hat trick after scoring her third goal in the 59th minute of the game off an assist from Herbine and Schalk.
OF NOTE…
– Iowa’s defense has only allowed 43 shots (18 on goal) this season.
– The Hawkeyes entered the weekend leading the country in shutouts per game (.67).
– Sophomore Mia Magnotta has only allowed three goals in 419 minutes of action this season.
o Magnotta has been in net for all five of Iowa’s shutouts.
– van Aalsum has had multiple goals in every game this season and she leads the nation with 19 goals.
– She has 11 goals in her last three games and has recorded at least two goals in every game this season.
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes continue play in Iowa City against Merrimack on Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT).
NORMAL, Ill. – University of Iowa women’s cross country sent a small group of mid-distance runners to the Redbird Invite in Normal, Illinois, on Friday evening.
The Hawkeyes were led by senior Alli Bookin-Nosbisch, who stopped the clock in a new career-best 22:41.8 to take 19th-place overall. In their 6,000-meter debut, senior Clare Pitcher and freshman Ava Rush crossed the line in 25:12.6 and 25:29.3, respectively.
Next Up: The Hawkeyes return to action on Sept. 29 at the Joe Piane Invite in South Bend, Indiana. The women’s 5,000-meter race begins at 9:30 a.m. (CT), with the men’s 8,000-meter contest to follow.
HAWKEYE RESULTS
Women’s 6,000-meters
19. Alli Bookin-Nosbisch – 22:41.8, PR
77. Clare Pitcher – 25:12.6
80. Ava Rush – 25:29.3
Atlantic, IA— Officials with the Cass County Health System (CCHS) report Andy Niemann, MS, LAT, ATC was selected as one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Hospital Heroes for demonstrating exceptional commitment to care and service. He is one of 10 employees of Iowa hospitals to receive the 2023 recognition and will be formally recognized in October in Des Moines.
Niemann was nominated for a multitude of reasons, one of which is his role in protecting athletes during competition. During emergencies, we often think of doctors, nurses, and paramedics answering the call and rushing in to help. Often overlooked, athletic trainers are right there on the front lines of protecting athletes on and off the field. Niemann is no exception — his quick reflexes, extensive training and skill, and leadership abilities were all put on display during a particularly scary moment on the football field — the kind of moment every parent prays will never happen. Even though there were paramedics and physicians standing by, he is the expert in these situations. Andy took charge, called the shots, directed the team around him, and ensured the player was safely cared for, transferred, and monitored for weeks to come.
Off the field, Niemann is a valuable utility player for Cass Health. His versatile role sees him in the operating room collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, providing patient care in clinic, and managing the athletic training room at Atlantic High School.
Coaches from Atlantic High School came to help present the IHA Hospital Hero Award to Andy Niemann. Left to right: Lee Saathoff, Joe Brummer, Kat Niemann, Andy Niemann, Dan Vargason, and Matt Mullenix. (Photo courtesy CCHS)
Beyond his professional duties, his passion for sports and wellness is evident. Having played football, basketball, baseball, and golf during his youth, he internalized valuable life lessons from his coach, including the motto “It’s a great day to get better.” A personal injury ignited his interest in sports medicine, leading him to pursue a career that blends health care and sports.
Niemann’s impact extends beyond the hospital as he engages in community service. He spends quality time with his family, participating in outdoor activities, and contributes to his church and local youth sports organizations. His focus is on imparting fundamental skills and fostering a love for sports among children and coaches.
Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program has celebrated employees who have acted courageously in a moment’s crisis or who have selflessly served their hospitals and communities throughout their careers. Hospital Heroes are nominated by their peers – more than 30 nominations were submitted this year – and award recipients are selected by other state hospital associations.
The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government, and consumer audiences. 117 community hospitals are association members.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team is set to host Crossover at Kinnick presented by State Farm on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Hawkeyes will face DePaul at 2 p.m. (CT) and the exhibition will broadcast on the Big Ten Network and the Hawkeye Radio Network. Proceeds of the event will benefit The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
General admission tickets for the event are still available. $5 for adults, students, and youth in Kinnick Stadium only.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our women’s basketball program and the sport”, P. Sue Beckwith Head Coach Lisa Bluder said. “I look forward to seeing all of our closest friends inside Kinnick Stadium for a historic day. I want to thank the Big Ten Network for putting us on a national stage once again.”
Parking passes for vehicles and buses in lots closest to Kinnick may be purchased in advance prior to Noon on Saturday, Oct. 14. The UI Athletics Ticket Office will be contacting those that have purchased game tickets with the opportunity to purchase parking starting the week of September 18th.
Free day-of-game parking will be available at the Finkbine Golf Course, University Club (Lot 73), Lower Finkbine Lot, Softball Lot, Hancher Auditorium (Lot 55), Hawkeye Commuter (Lot 85), and Hall of Fame (Lot 71). Day-of-game ADA parking will be available in Ramp 4, and a limited number of ADA spaces will be available in Lot 52.
Complimentary CAMBUS shuttle service from Hancher Auditorium (Lot 55) will be provided beginning two hours before tip-off until approximately one hour after the game.
With parking lots opening four hours prior to tip-off, tailgating will be permitted.
If the Crossover at Kinnick event is moved to Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to inclement weather, Iowa Athletics will accommodate only those who purchased a $20 Rain or Shine event ticket. Tickets for Carver-Hawkeye Arena will be general admission. Tickets are non-refundable as the proceeds of the event will benefit The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Those who purchase a Kinnick-only ticket will receive a commemorative digital souvenir in the event of inclement weather.
The UI women’s basketball team is coming off a historic season in which it won a school-record 31 games, finished NCAA national runners-up and was second in the country in attendance. Senior guard Caitlin Clark, who was the consensus National Player of the Year and Collegiate Woman of the Year, averaged 27.8 points, 8.6 assists and 7.1 rebounds per game. Seniors Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin, and sophomore Hannah Stuelke also return for Lisa Bluder’s 24th season as Iowa’s head coach.
The 25th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes take a 2-0 record into a home game against Western Michigan. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the offense will need to deal with an aggressive Bronco defense.
The Hawkeye have started well in their first two games. The start of the second half has been a different story.
Ferentz wants to see the offense continue to make progress.
Iowa State takes a 1-1 record on the road to Ohio. The Bobcats are one of the favorites in the Mid-American Conference race and are 2-1 after a win at Florida Atlantic.
That’s Cyclone coach Matt Campbell. Senior quarterback Kurtis Rourke leads the Ohio offense.
Campbell says it will be a tough road test for the Cyclones.
CLASS 8-MAN – DISTRICT 1
CLASS 8-MAN – DISTRICT 8
CLASS 8-MAN – DISTRICT 9
CLASS 8-MAN – DISTRICT 10
CLASS 8-MAN – NON-DISTRICT
CLASS A – DISTRICT 7
CLASS A – DISTRICT 8
CLASS 1-A – DISTRICT 7
CLASS 1-A – DISTRICT 8
CLASS 2-A – DISTRICT 7
CLASS 2-A – DISTRICT 8
NON-DISTRICT
SOUTHWEST VALLEY INVITATIONAL
Griswold won the boys team championship with 50 points to Sidney’s 53 and Red Oak’s 57 at the Southwest Valley Invitational. Diagonal had 99 and Southwest Valley had 105. Red Oak freshman Emmanuel Grass was the individual champ. Jacob Driskill of East Union was second and Cody Dorscher of Griswold placed third. Griswold’s Holden Jensen was 15th.
Central Decatur won the girl’s title with 21 points, Red Oak was second with 41, Southwest Valley had 72 and Stanton posted 94. Fremont-Mills runner Hannah Wilson was the champ. Red Oak’s Maddy Lopez, Marlee Perrien and Lainey Klepinger were 8th, 9th and 11th. Stanton’s Meredith Roberts was 14th and Josie Millikan of Griswold placed 15th.
BLAIR, NE INVITATIONAL
At the Blair, Nebraska Invite, Lewis Central won the boys title with 17 points. Abraham Lincoln was eighth. Ethan Eichhorn won the race for the Titans. Kevin Coots was for LC.
On the girl’s side, Lewis Central had a third-place finish with 56 points while Abraham Lincoln was 10th. The Titans were led by Ava Bussey, who came in eighth place.
INTERSTATE 35 INVITATIONAL
Creston won the I-35 Invite with 52 points. Creston runners Owen Weis, Anthony Eben and Wyatt Goodenberger placed sixth, eighth and 10th.
In the girl’s race, Creston had 28 points to win the team championship. Creston’s Payton Davis was third. Her teammates Reese Strunk (6th), Karter Clayton (7th) and Gretchen Hoepker (9th) all placed in the top ten.
Western Iowa Conference:
Riverside 3, AHSTW 0
Underwood 3, IKM/Manning 0
Tri-Center 3, Audubon 1
Rolling Valley Conference:
Woodbine 3 Exira/EHK, 2
Glidden-Ralston 3, West Harrison 0
Boyer Valley 2, CAM 1
Hawkeye Ten Conference:
Denison-Schleswig 3, Creston 0
Lewis Central 3, Glenwood 2
St. Albert 3, Shenandoah 1
Non-Conference:
Des Moines, Christian 2 Southeast Warren, 0
Griswold 3, Southwest Valley 1
Newton 2, Southeast Warren 0
Sioux City, West vs Storm Lake
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