Iowa catcher/infielder Kate Claypool (from left) hugs utility player/catcher Abby Lien (9) during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Cameron Cecil (1) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa catcher/infielder Kate Claypool (12) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Sydney Owens (5) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeyes run to warm up for practice during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy (3) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Erin Carter (15) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Nicole Yoder (10) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder/outfielder Lea Thompson (7) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder/pitcher DoniRae Mayhew (24) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Mia Ruther (26) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeyes huddle before practice during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Taylor Ryan (28) answers questions during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Nia Carter (14), outfielder Riley Sheehy (33), and utility/catcher Abby Lien (9) run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa outfielder Riley Sheehy (33) warms up for practice during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa assistant coach Rick Dillinger talks during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy (3) and catcher/infielder Kate Claypool (12) share a laugh during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa catcher/infielder Kate Claypool (12) pumps her fist after hitting a target with a ball during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Cameron Cecil (1) takes a selfie with her teammates during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Mia Ruther (26) tosses the ball to first base during practice at Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa utility player/catcher Abby Lien (from left) tags infielder Sydney Owens (5) during practice at Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa assistant coach Trena Prater hits a ball during practice at Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Kalena Burns (right) throws home while infielder Erin Carter (15) runs to second base as they run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Erin Carter (15) throws to first base as they run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Mia Ruther (26) pulls in a throw as they run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Nicole Yoder (10) throws to first as they run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Avery Guy (11) throws to first as they run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa infielder Nicole Yoder (10) looks in a throw as they run a drill during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)