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Northwestern and Iowa maintain top rankings after early season field hockey play

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Northwestern and Iowa maintain top rankings after early season field hockey play

Summary

Northwestern holds the No. 1 spot in the latest NFHCA rankings after defeating Duke and Boston College. The team overcame halftime deficits in both contests behind key performances from Ashley Sessa, Olivia Bent-Cole, and Sol Martinez. Iowa moves to No. 2 following two shutout victories against Lehigh and Ball State, where Fréderique van Cleef and Dionne van Aalsum combined for 11 goals. Harvard remains at No. 3 after a shutout against UConn, while Princeton dropped two spots following a shootout loss to North Carolina. The Tar Heels rebounded with a win over Princeton to climb to No. 5 in the national poll. Teams now prepare for a series of ranked matchups as the non-conference schedule continues.

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By the Numbers

•Northwestern sits at 4-0 overall after wins over Duke and Boston College.
•Iowa forward Fréderique van Cleef leads the nation with 19 points.
•Harvard maintains an undefeated record with a 1-0 win against UConn.
•North Carolina moved to No. 5 after a shootout victory over Princeton.
•Princeton seeks to improve its offensive output during upcoming games against Rutgers and Penn State.

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