BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - Iowa (11-3-4) continued their strong season with a 2-0 victory over Indiana (5-6-6) on Sunday afternoon at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hawkeyes secured their eleventh win of the season through second-half goals from Sofia Bush and Millie Greer.
After a scoreless first half, Sofia Bush broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute, finishing a well-crafted attack initiated by Shae Doherty. The Hawkeyes doubled their advantage in the 85th minute when Millie Greer found the net, with assists credited to Iba Oching and Alli Macke.
The first half saw both teams creating opportunities, with Iowa showing more attacking intent. Kenzie Roling tested the Indiana defense with multiple attempts, including a shot in the 28th minute that sailed high. The Hawkeyes' pressure continued through Price Loposer's attempt in the 29th minute, while Indiana's Jenna Chatterton responded with a low shot in the 34th minute that missed the target.
Iowa's dominance became more pronounced in the second half. Alli Macke registered two shots in quick succession around the 65th minute before Bush's breakthrough goal. The Hawkeyes maintained their momentum, with Kelli McGroarty forcing two blocked shots in the 84th minute before Greer's insurance goal. Indiana's best chance came through Maggie Ledwith's effort that struck the woodwork in the 47th minute.
The statistics reflected Iowa's control of the match, as they outshot Indiana 15-5, with six shots on target compared to Indiana's single attempt. The Hawkeyes also held the advantage in corner kicks (7-4), demonstrating their superior attacking presence throughout the ninety minutes.
Several Hawkeyes delivered standout performances, particularly Sofia Bush, who not only scored but remained a constant threat in the final third. Kenzie Roling created multiple opportunities with four shots, while Millie Greer's goal capped an impressive overall display. For Indiana, Kennedy Neighbors showed resilience in defense despite the sustained pressure.
Tactically, Iowa's approach focused on building attacks through the wide areas, utilizing the speed of their wingers to create opportunities. Indiana attempted to counter through quick transitions but struggled to maintain possession in dangerous areas. The Hoosiers' defensive organization kept them in the match until Bush's opener forced them to push forward, creating space for Iowa's second goal.
The victory extends Iowa's impressive road form and positions them strongly in the conference standings. For Indiana, the loss continues their inconsistent season, though their defensive resilience through much of the match showed promise. The Hawkeyes' ability to convert their chances in the second half proved decisive in what was otherwise a closely contested affair.
Looking ahead, Iowa will aim to maintain their momentum when they host Michigan State next Thursday, while Indiana travels to Northwestern on Sunday, seeking to bounce back from this setback. The result reinforces Iowa's status as one of the conference's top performers this season, while Indiana will need to find more attacking efficiency to improve their position in the standings.