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Northwestern and Iowa open field hockey season with multiple victories

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Northwestern and Iowa open field hockey season with multiple victories

Summary

Northwestern and Iowa started the 2026 season with perfect records following the opening week of college field hockey. Northwestern maintained its top ranking after wins against VCU and Lafayette, while Iowa surged to the fourth spot in the polls after defeating Wake Forest in overtime and North Carolina. Virginia also secured an overtime victory against Penn State, though the team faced defensive challenges in the final minutes of regulation. Princeton and Harvard remained idle during the opening week but hold the second and third rankings respectively. Teams now shift focus toward upcoming matchups, including Northwestern against Duke and Harvard facing UConn.

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By the Numbers

•Northwestern opened its season with a 2-0 record after wins over VCU and Lafayette.
•Iowa climbed to fourth in the national rankings following victories against Wake Forest and North Carolina.
•Virginia moved to 1-0 after a 4-3 overtime win against Penn State.
•Jess Freedman led Northwestern with two goals during the opening weekend.
•Abby Johnson recorded nine saves in Iowa's win over North Carolina.

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