Cyclones Drop First Match of Season at No. 11 Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa – For the first time in the 2025 season, Iowa State (1-1-2, 0-0 Big 12) suffered defeat, as the Cyclones fell to the 11th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1-1, 0-0 B1G) by a score of 1-0 at the Iowa Soccer Complex Thursday evening.

After a scoreless first half, Iowa broke the stalemate five minutes into the second stanza, converting off a corner kick. The Cyclones were limited to just four shots on the night.

Morgan Goodman led all Cyclones with two shots, placing both on goal. Megan Walters and Regan John notched the other two attempts for ISU. Kasey Cannistraro had a career night in net, recording a personal best nine saves. Cannistraro faced a career-high 27 shots on the evening.

For Iowa, Abby Skiff recorded the game-winning goal, while Liana Tarasco had the assist. Tarasco led all players with eight shots on the night, while Elle Wildman was right behind her with seven. Of Tarasco's eight shots, four came on goal. Hawkeye keeper Fernanda Mayrink earned her first win of the season and had a pair of saves.

Iowa outshot the Cyclones 27-4 on the evening and also held the advantage on corner kicks, 7-1. ISU had more saves, 9-2, and recorded fewer fouls (8) than Iowa (12).

How it Happened
Iowa State was limited in the first half, as the Hawkeyes controlled much of the match. The game started slow, with only three shots through the first 20 minutes. Regan John took the first shot for the Cyclones with 13:12 on the clock but saw it blocked.

The Cyclones didn't see their second shot of the game until the 27-minute mark, when Morgan Goodman saw her show be saved by Iowa.

At the break, Iowa State and No. 11 Iowa found themselves deadlocked. The Hawkeyes held a 10-2 shot advantage and a 3-1 corner kick edge while the Cyclones had three saves to Iowa's one.

Iowa came out of the break hot, rattling off a pair of shots in the first five minutes and converting on the second to go up 1-0. Following a corner kick set piece, Abby Skiff found the ball at her feet after it exited a scrum of players and pushed it through to put the Hawkeyes on top.

Iowa clamped down the remainder of the contest, suffocating the Cyclone offense and allowing just two more shots. Iowa would wind up attempting 17 of its own in the half but still only came away with the one score as it went on to win, 1-0.

Goals
Iowa State: N/A
Iowa: Abby Skiff – 50' (2)

Assists
Iowa State: N/A
Iowa: Liana Tarasco (2)

Up Next
The Cyclones will be back in action this Sunday, Sept. 7, when they welcome North Dakota to the Cyclone Soccer Complex. Sunday's contest is set to start at 1 pm and will be streamed live on ESPN+.

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Morgan Goodman

Megan Walters

Regan John

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Regan John

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