No. 21 Ohio State Knocks Off No. 5 Iowa, 2-0

Friday, October 14

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No. 21 Ohio State Knocks Off No. 5 Iowa, 2-0

10/14/2022 5:30:00 PM | Field Hockey

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 21st-ranked Ohio State field hockey team was in search of a signature win, and on Friday afternoon it found it. The Buckeyes (8-5, 2-3 Big Ten) knocked off No. 5 Iowa, 2-0, and ran their winning streak to five consecutive games. The Hawkeyes are now 10-4 and 3-3 in Big Ten play.

The Short Story
Against one of the best defensive teams in the nation, Ohio State was able to generate just three shots. But, the Buckeyes made their opportunities count, as Leanne Bough scored a second-quarter goal off a penalty corner and Sarah Charley scored in transition in the third quarter to make the score 2-0.

That was all the offense goalie Abby Danson needed, as she finished with her fifth shutout of the season and made seven saves in the victory. Danson was aided by a fourth-quarter defensive save from Grace Kim to preserve the shutout.

How It Happened

After a scoreless first quarter that saw Iowa get four shots off – three of which were on goal – Ohio State cashed in on their one – and only – penalty corner of the afternoon.
Leanne Bough sent a shot into the right corner of the goal off assists from Grace Kim and Hallie Brost.
The score remained 1-0 through halftime, and midway through the third quarter Sarah Charley gave Ohio State a key insurance goal. She took a pass from near midfield off the stick of Makenna Webster and converted on a one-on-one opportunity against Iowa goalie Grace McGuire.
It was the team-leading ninth goal of the season for Charley, who has scored five times in the last three games.
Danson made four fourth-quarter saves and was aided by Kim's defensive save to keep Iowa off the scoreboard.

Statistically Speaking
Shots: Iowa 12, Ohio State 3
Shots on Goal: Iowa 8, Ohio State 3
Penalty Corners: Iowa 5, Ohio State 1
Saves: Ohio State (Danson) 7, Iowa (McGuire) 1
Scoring Summary: 25:02 2nd Qtr. – Bough (Kim, Brost); 40:01 3rd Qtr. – Charley (Webster)

Buckeye This and That

Ohio State's win over Iowa represents the highest ranked opponent that its defeated since topping No. 5 Northwestern, 2-1, in the semifinals of the 2021 Big Ten Tournament (spring).
It's also the Buckeyes' first win over the Hawkeyes in seven years, since a 3-1 victory in Iowa City on Oct. 18, 2015.
Friday was the 68th all-time meeting between Ohio State and Iowa in a series that dates back to 1980.
The Hawkeyes are the second top 10-ranked teams the Buckeyes have faced this year (No. 3 Maryland and No. 6 Penn State were the others). They'll face another – No. 3 Northwestern – on Sunday.
Coming into the game, Iowa goalkeeper Grace McGuire and Ohio State's Abby Danson were ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Big Ten in goals-against average.
Ohio State is now 5-2 at home this season and has two remaining regular season games at Buckeye Varsity Field before it's the site of the Big Ten Tournament Nov. 3-6.
The Buckeyes have scored 16 goals in the last three games and outscored their opponents 16-3.
Friday marked the first time this season that Iowa has been shut out.

What's Next
Ohio State is back in action in less than 48 hours, as it closes out a two-game home weekend on Sunday vs. No. 3 Northwestern at noon. Admission and parking is free. The game will also be streamed live on B1G+. Links to the stream and live stats are available on the schedule page of OhioStateBuckeyes.com.