Everything was on the line today between No. 9 Maryland field hockey and a team it historically has dominated in No. 4 Iowa at the Big Ten Tournament.
With the Hawkeyes leading 2-0 and just around eight minutes to play in the first half, it was only going to take one more early goal to put the nail in the coffin for Iowa.
Midfielder/defender Esme Gibson attacked with persistence just outside the right half of Maryland’s shooting circle. Looking to find a teammate, Gibson fired the ball from about 15 feet outside of the circle. Forward Alex Wesneski, defended by midfielder Nathalie Fiechter, was streaking just inches in front of goalkeeper Noelle Frost.