Mount Mercy reaches Heart of America semis on Witzany shutout
Mount Mercy pitcher Jayna Witzany fired a complete game shutout with nine strikeouts as the No 4 seed defeated Benedictine Kansas 2 0 at Busse Field to advance to the Heart of America tournament semifinals She ended 18 5 this season and Jade Sharp provided a RBI single as the Mustangs broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning Sam Lee started the decisive rally and Emily Oler and Jaiee Lyons contributed against Benedictine Kansas Mount Mercy will meet William Penn in the semifinal at noon today
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Hawkeyes face Tar Heels in Final Four showdown
No. 4 Iowa field hockey aims to upset No. 1 North Carolina in a Final Four clash. Iowa relies on a stout defense led by Anthe Nitziel while Grace McGuire guards the cage, as Erin Matson and UNC’s offense pose a tough test for the Hawkeyes.
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Iowa and North Carolina clash in 2021 field hockey semifinal
At Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill Iowa faces North Carolina in the noon semifinal told via ESPN3 stream. Iowa forwards Maddy Murphy with 15 points and eight goals leads the Hawkeyes, joined by Ellie Holley with 12 points and three goals as they chase a first NCAA final run since 2019.
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Leonard reshapes role as Iowa closer eyeing school mark
Iowa’s Grant Leonard, a non-recruited transfer turned all-Big Ten closer, adapts to a scattered relief role as Iowa hosts Penn State. His return for one more season amid a slower fastball and new pitching mix aims to finish with a few more saves, challenging Kurt Berger for the Iowa shutout record.
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Iowa football suit moves forward on racial claims
A federal lawsuit by former Iowa football players over alleged racial abuse advances in part. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and former strength coach Chris Doyle remain focal points, with several retaliation and discrimination claims allowed to proceed while others are dismissed.
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