CHICAGO, Ill. – The No. 10 ranked University of Iowa women’s soccer team tied with Loyola-Chicago, 0-0, on Thursday night at Loyola Soccer Park. The Hawkeyes move to 2-1-1 on the season.

The first half was a defensive battle, ending with a combined three shots on goal between the two teams. Iowa had one shot in the first 30 minutes of the half, before they would fire nine shots in the final 15 minutes of the half.

Graduate student Kelli McGroarty led all players in the first 45 minutes with four shots. McGroarty and senior Shae Doherty each fired one shot on goal for the Hawkeyes.

Sophomore goalkeeper Fernanda Mayrink had one save in the first half for Iowa as the match was tied, 0-0, after 45 minutes. Iowa had three corner kicks to the Ramblers’ zero at the break.

The Hawkeye offense created scoring opportunities in the second half, firing seven shots and putting four shots on goal. They were unable to find the net as Loyola-Chicago goalkeeper Allison Deardorff had five saves.

Mayrink finished with two saves for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa outshot the Ramblers, 17-9 and had six shots on goal to their two. The Hawkeyes had five corner kick opportunities while Loyola-Chicago had a pair. The match would finish a scoreless tie, 0-0.

MATCH NOTES

• Kelli McGroarty led all players with five shots. Her two shots on goal matched a game high.
• 90 Tracker:Sofia Bush, Miah Schueller, and Millie Greer were the three Hawkeye position players to register 90 minutes.
• The Ramblers nine shots tied a season low while their two shots on goal marked a season low.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes play host to Iowa State for the first contest in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. (CT) at the Iowa Soccer Complex.

The defending state champion Remsen St. Mary’s Hawks begin the 2025 season with a team they defeated in their journey to a third state title in five years. Despite the recent success, Head Coach Tim Osterman says he was a little more curious to see how his team would shape up than years past. Nonetheless, he has been pleased so far. 

The Hawks lost their top two quarterbacks, top three rushers, top five receivers, and top eight tacklers. In the preseason scrimmage, Osterman says the focus was learning more about themselves and pinning down on the fundamentals.

Sophomore Dalton Klein threw just six passes in his freshman year but a year learning under Waldschmitt and Loucks, Osterman believes he’s ready for the starting job.

The Hawks know Audubon is capable of giving anyone headaches on the opposite sideline and Remsen St. Mary’s knows they’ll have to be 100% ready.

Ball protection and playing as clean as possible will be the keys for the Hawks.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm in Audubon and join KJAN for pregame coverage at 6:30 pm.

(Radio Iowa) – The college football season gets into full swing this weekend and the pros will soon take the field as well, which will ramp up sports betting in the state. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission administrator Tina Eick has this advice for those considering betting on the games.

Eick says betting with a licensed operator is the safest option.

She says if you have any doubt the site is legitimate, you can look it up.

Eick also says to remember to not get carried away with sports gambling.

You can call 1-800-BETSOFF if you or someone you know has a betting problem to get confidential help. You can also go to the YourLifeIowa.org website to get help.

(An Iowa Capital Dispatch report) -Drake University is honoring 100 years of Drake Stadium and preparing for another century of operations with a $6 million fundraising campaign, already kicked off with a grant from Prairie Meadows.

The Des Moines private university announced Thursday in a news release the launch of the Drake Stadium Centennial Campaign, which will raise funds for renovations to different aspects of the space, including its track, technology and more. The campaign received a $600,000 grant from Prairie Meadows this summer for the updates.

(Photo: Drake University has announced a fundraising campaign for its 100-year-old stadium. (Photo courtesy of Drake University)

“Drake Stadium is a place where legends compete and communities gather,” said Gary Palmer, president and CEO of Prairie Meadows. “We are proud to support its next chapter and help keep the Blue Oval shining bright.”

Both the track and field surfaces of the stadium are scheduled for replacement under the campaign, the release stated, as well as upgrades to lighting and the video and score boards. The release stated the campaign will also put donations toward updating the stadium press box and adding “two reversible long jump/triple jump and pole vault runways.”

Funds from the campaign will also go toward construction of a “permanent hospitality space” for guests coming to the university for events hosted at the stadium. According to the release, these enhancements will ensure the stadium meets different competition and broadcast standards and improves guest experiences.

First opened in 1925, the release stated the stadium hasn’t seen renovations since 2006. In addition to the annual track and field event the Drake Relays, the stadium has hosted multiple USA Track and Field Championships, NCAA Outdoor Championships and AAU Junior Olympics. It is also home to the Iowa High School Track and Field Championships, Drake football and other community events.
“Drake Stadium is more than just a facility—it’s a century of memories, records, and community pride,” Drake University President Marty Martin said in the release. “With the support of partners like Prairie Meadows and the commitment of our alumni and fans, we’re building the next 100 years of greatness.”

Kamari Moulton leads a crowded two-deep at running back as the Hawkeyes get ready to open against Albany. The sophomore rushed for 473 yards last season playing behind Kaleb Johnson. He is one of four running backs who could get snaps in the opener.

Moulton says the running backs all help make each other better.

Iowa is heavily favored but Moulton says they are taking nothing for granted.

Senior guard Beau Stephens is part of an experienced offensive line and feels transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski will raise their level of play.

Iowa State hopes the momentum the run game got in the second half of a win over Kansas State will continue in Saturday’s home opener against South Dakota. After sputtering in the opening half the Cyclones found the holes in the K-State defense after halftime in a 24-21 victory.

That’s ISU running back Carson Hansen who says the South Dakota defense will provide a challenge.

Senior center Jim Bonifas says it took the offense a while to find answers against K-State.

Bonifas on the challenge South Dakota will provide.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will play seven home games on Mediacom Court inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena as part of its nonconference schedule for the 2025-26 season, it was announced Thursday by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, head women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen.

The Hawkeyes will play one preseason exhibition game, hosting Ashland on Oct. 30. Iowa opens the regular season at home against Southern University on Nov. 3, followed by Evansville on Nov. 9. The Hawkeyes’ first in-state matchup will be against Drake on Nov. 13 in Iowa City, before traveling to face UNI in Cedar Falls on Nov. 16 and playing host to Fairfield on Nov. 30.

The Hawkeyes wrap up their nonconference road schedule on Dec. 10 with the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series matchup at Iowa State, before returning home to face Lindenwood on Dec. 13.

Iowa will also play neutral-site contests against Baylor on Nov. 20 and Miami (FL) on Nov. 22 as part of the WBCA Showcase in Orlando, Florida. The Hawkeyes will then take on reigning National Champion UConn on Dec. 20 at the Women’s Champions Classic in Brooklyn, New York.

Last season, The Hawkeyes earned two wins in the Big Ten Tournament and defeated Murray State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa also secured its ninth straight 20-win season, the second-longest streak in program history. In her first year at the helm, head coach Jan Jensen added to the milestone by recording the second-most wins by a first-year head coach in program history.

The complete schedule, along with times and television information, will be announced later this fall.