Iowa Falls in Series Finale to Minnesota

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team fell, 1-0, to Minnesota in Sunday’s rubber match at Pearl Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED 

Minnesota broke through in the top of the fifth inning, scoring the game’s lone run to take a 1-0 lead.

The Hawkeyes scattered three baserunners in the contest but were unable to bring a run across.

Serayah Neiss got the start in the circle, tossing five innings while striking out three and retiring 15 of the 19 batters she faced.

Avery Sapp entered in the sixth and made an immediate impact, recording four strikeouts in her outing.

Minnesota secured the weekend series, 2-1.

NOTABLES

• Minnesota claimed the series, 2-1, and now leads the all-time series, 71-62.

• Iowa pitching has recorded 118 strikeouts this season.

• The Hawkeyes held their opponent to a .182 batting average over the weekend.

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes (19-10 overall, 5-4 Big Ten) return to Pearl Field on March 24 for a doubleheader against St. Thomas. First pitch for game one is set for 2 p.m., with game two to follow at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for youth and free for students. Fans can also follow along on B1G+ (subscription required).