The Iowa Hawkeye women’s soccer team needs a boost. Iowa sits at 7-3-2, but hasn’t won a match since September 19th against Iowa State. They are also winless in the Big Ten (0-1-1). A win over Big Ten power Ohio State could turn rev the engine. But with a record of 8-2-1, there is a good reason why Ohio State ranks #19 in the country.
Here's how the two team rack up among the Big Ten:
(WARNING: Statistical content ahead, proceed with caution)
Goals per game: Iowa is tied with Minnesota for second with 1.92. OSU is fourth with 1.91. Practically no difference at all. (Illinois is #1 with 2.09)
Goals against average: Hawkeye opponents average less than one goal per game, 0.72, largely due to a four game shutout streak in September. The Buckeye opponents score even less: 0.53. If more than two goals are scored tonight, this could qualify as a shootout.
Total Shots Taken: In 12 games, the Hawkeyes have taken 174 shots, a 14.5 per-game average. In 11 games, the Buckeyes have taken 193 shots, a 17.55 per-game average. Keeping the ball on the attacking end and limiting the Buckeyes shot will be crucial.
Total Yellow Cards: Okay, this one is mostly for fun, BUT, the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes only have 3 yellow cards apiece. It seems both coaches have their teams well disciplined. (Take it easy Wisconsin! You have 15 yellow cards in 12 games! And Illinois, would it hurt to show a little emotion? Zero yellow card this season for the Illini.
For a deeper, and arguably better, look at tonight’s match-up check out Seth Robert’s article in the Daily Iowan.
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