The University of Iowa women's soccer team triumphed over UNC Greensboro with a decisive 5-1 victory, highlighted by a four-goal surge in the second half. Reilly Heman ignited the scoring just before halftime, followed by goals from Alli Macke, Elle Wildman (penalty), Berit Parten, and Heman again, solidifying Iowa鈥檚 record at 3-1-0 for the season. This performance marks the first time since 2011 that the Hawkeyes have tallied three wins while scoring five or more goals in a match. Iowa's dominant play included a substantial 21-4 advantage in total shots and controlling 61% of the possession. UNC Greensboro's lone goal came from Magdalena Krug in the 76th minute.

By the Numbers
  • Iowa achieved a total of 21 shots compared to UNC Greensboro's 4.
  • The Hawkeyes maintained 61% possession throughout the match.
  • This victory marked Iowa's third win while scoring five or more goals since 2011.
  • Iowa has outshot opponents 88-20 this season.
State of Play
  • Iowa is currently 3-1-0 in the season, demonstrating strong offensive capabilities.
  • Ten different Hawkeyes have scored across the team鈥檚 first four matches.
  • Heman鈥檚 performance marked her first career brace, tying her for the team lead in goals.
What's Next

Iowa will face Iowa State in the upcoming Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Thursday, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+, and Iowa looks to continue its momentum against a competitor with a 2-1-0 record.

Bottom Line

The Hawkeyes are showcasing impressive offensive depth and teamwork, as indicated by multiple goal scorers and solid overall performance. As they head into a rivalry match against Iowa State, maintaining this level of play will be crucial for their continued success this season.