<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2kY6F2_0wB9GKJK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2kY6F2_0wB9GKJK00" width="1200" height="630" >The University of Iowa's 17th-ranked field hockey team continues its season, hosting UC Davis on October 18 and Cal on October 20. The match against UC Davis is designated as Senior Day. Currently, Iowa has a strong historical record against both teams, with a perfect 6-0 against UC Davis and 13-1 against Cal. The Hawkeyes’ offensive and defensive statistics show their competitive edge in the season thus far.<ul><li>Iowa has recorded six shutouts this season, ranking fifth nationally in shutouts per game.</li><li>Dionne van Aalsum has led Iowa with five goals this season, and she led the nation last year with 28 goals.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile Iowa has excelled historically against both opponents, UC Davis has shown strong defensive capabilities, ranking fifth nationally in saves per game. On the flip side, Cal's recent performance against UC Davis and solid defensive stats indicate potential challenges for Iowa.State of Play<ul><li>Iowa has a current season record of 8-3 overall.</li><li>UC Davis struggles with a 2-8 overall record, while Cal is slightly better at 6-5.</li></ul>Following the home games against UC Davis and Cal, Iowa will take to the road, facing Michigan State on October 25 and Ohio State on October 27, both critical matches in the conference standings.Bottom LineWith a history of success both defensively and offensively, Iowa aims to extend their dominance in upcoming matches. Maintaining their strong defensive performance and leveraging their goal-scoring abilities will be essential for continuing their winning streak.</div></body>

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The University of Iowa's 17th-ranked field hockey team continues its season, hosting UC Davis on October 18 and Cal on October 20. The match against UC Davis is designated as Senior Day. Currently, Iowa has a strong historical record against both teams, with a perfect 6-0 against UC Davis and 13-1 against Cal. The Hawkeyes’ offensive and defensive statistics show their competitive edge in the season thus far.