PRIMER: Iowa State vs. Iowa

Who: Iowa State (2-1-1, 0-0-0 Big 12) vs. Iowa (3-1-0, 0-0-0 Big Ten)

Where: Cyclone Sports Complex (2,000) – Ames, Iowa

When: August 27 – 6 p.m. CT

Kicking Off
Looking to snap a three-game skid to its in-state rival, Iowa State will welcome the Hawkeyes to the Cyclone Sports Complex for the first of 12 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk events over the academic year.

Previously, the Cyclones finished with a draw against Creighton in the first part of a four-game homestand, 0-0. ISU and Creighton combined to tally 28 fouls and seven yellow cards in what was a physical battle.

The Hawkeyes have gotten off to a prolific start, owning a 3-1 record and a 17-3 goal differential. Iowa's lone loss came on the road at No. 11 Wake Forest, and the team has made short work of the other three programs it has faced.

From the Notebook

Iowa State has shut out three of its first four opponents, marking the first time since 2015 an ISU squad has done so.
Iowa State's 2-1-1 start to the season is tied for the best four-game opening stretch by an ISU team since 2016.
Morgan Goodman recorded the first three-plus assist game by a Cyclone since Ashley Johnson in 2012, when she collected a trio of helpers against Kansas City.
- Goodman finished with five points against the Roos, the most by a Cyclone in a game since Emily Goldstein at Oklahoma in 2013.
Iowa State scored four goals in the win over KC. It was the fifth game of the Fannon Era that ISU has netted at least four goals in a contest.
Iowa State drew nine corner kicks against Omaha. It was the team's most in a single game since 8/20/23.
Iowa State earned a season-opening result for the fourth consecutive season, as it dispatched Omaha, 1-0.
After two seasons with San Francisco without earning a point, Danica Lunceford scored her first career goal in her first contest with the Cyclones, which would prove to be the game-winner.
ISU lost over half of its 2025 roster (14 players) over the offseason.
Morgan Struttmann and Giovanna Hansen will miss the season with injury.

Leading the Cyclones
Through four games, Morgan Goodman leads all Cyclones in points with five, holding a team-high three assists. Goodman has one score to her name, tying her for the lead with Danica Lunceford, Aubrey Crawford, Mia Sowders and Grace Luedde. Maia Soulis leads the team in minutes played (328), while Cassidy Corcione, Sophie Forrester and Megan Walters lead in shots (6).

Between the pipes, Eme McClenahan has started all of ISU's contests. The redshirt freshman has a pair of clean sheets and a combined shutout to her name this year. She has five saves through four contests.

Overall, the Cyclones have scored 5 goals and allowed 2 through four contests. The team has 51 total shots, averaging 12.8 per contest, and has placed 39.2% of them on goal.

Opponent Outlook
Four Hawkeyes have multiple goals on the season, with the trio of Elle Wildman, Berit Parten and Reilly Heman leading the way with three apiece. Both Wildman and Parten have a team-high eight points, with Parten leading the team in total shots with 15.

In goal, Braelynn Galt has been stout for Iowa. She's started in all four contests and played all but 15 minutes. Galt holds a .79 goals-against average with eight saves and a pair of clean sheets.

Overall, the Hawkeyes have scored 17 goals and allowed 3 through four contests. The team has 88 total shots, averaging 22 per contest, and has placed 52.3% of them on goal.

Series History
The Cyclones and Hawkeyes will meet for the 28^th time Thursday evening as part of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. Iowa holds the all-time advantage, boasting a 17-8-2 record against ISU. Iowa State has dropped eight of the last ten outings against Iowa.

Up Next
Iowa State's homestand continues this Sunday, August 30, when it hosts UNI for a 7 p.m. contest. The match comes hours after the schools' volleyball programs meet in Ames. Sunday night's matchup will be streamed live on ESPN+.

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Players Mentioned

Cassidy Corcione

Aubrey Crawford

Sophie Forrester

Morgan Goodman

Giovanna Hansen

Grace Luedde

Danica Lunceford

Eme McClenahan

Maia Soulis

Mia Sowders

Morgan Struttmann

Megan Walters

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