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UCLA8
Softball0
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UCLA4
Softball7
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South Dakota State1
Softball7
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South Dakota State2
Softball4
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Softball7
Wisconsin8
away
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Softball2
Wisconsin4
away
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Softball5
Wisconsin7
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Nebraska12
Softball0
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Nebraska14
Softball1
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Nebraska2
Softball5
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Illinois State2
Softball1
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Softball6
Maryland1
away
Final
Softball9
Maryland0
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Final
Softball7
Maryland2
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Softball5
Iowa State9
away
Penn State
Softball
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Penn State
Softball
home
Penn State
Softball
home
Drake
Softball
home
Softball
Michigan State
away
Softball
Michigan State
away
Softball
Michigan State
away
Iowa State
Softball
home
UNI
Softball
home
Rutgers
Softball
home
Rutgers
Softball
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Rutgers
Softball
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#2 Desiree Rivera Season 2024-25

PositionC//IF
Height5-6
ClassRS Jr.
HometownChino, Calif.
Previous SchoolOregon State
B/TR/R

2024 as a junior

  • Did not see any game action.

2023 at Oregon State:

  • Played in 34 games, making 32 starts
  • Hit .302 on the season with 26 hits, three doubles and seven runs batted in
  • Collected three hits and drove in three runs in the first win of the Arizona State series (May 6)
  • Tallied 10 or more putouts on two occasions – Feb. 10 vs. New Mexico (10) and March 19 vs. California (11)
  • Committed just three errors against 168 putouts and 21 assists for a .984 fielding percentage

2022 at Oregon State:

  • Appeared in 48 games, making 45 starts
  • Hit .180 on the season with 13 RBI and three doubles
  • Tallied two hits and three RBI at California
  • Had two hits including a double vs. North Dakota State on March 10
  • Had a double, and RBI and scored a run against North Dakota State on March 6

High School:

  • Led the conference in batting average as a sophomore
  • Finished her career batting .480
  • Was a First Team All-Area and All-League selection
  • Played in the SGV All-Star Game
  • Graduated with Second Honors

Personal:

  • Daughter of Michelle and Steve Rivera
  • Has three siblings: Alyssa, Brandon and Savanna
  • Played for the OC Batbusters for six years, and Mercado for three years
  • Helped the team to two National Championships
Notes: vs. Penn State
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Notes: vs. Penn State

The University of Iowa softball team hosts Penn State for a three game series April 19-21. First pitch at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday is set for 5pm CT, Sunday for 2 pm CT, and Monday at 4 pm CT. Tickets are available for $7 for adults and are free for youth 18 and under.

Hawkeyes Fall to Cyclones in Game 1 of Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
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Hawkeyes Fall to Cyclones in Game 1 of Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series

The University of Iowa softball team fell to Iowa State, 9-5, in game one of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Tuesday afternoon at the Cyclone Sports Complex.

Notes: at Iowa State
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Notes: at Iowa State

The University of Iowa softball team travels to Ames, Iowa on Tuesday to take on the Iowa State Cyclones for game one of the two game Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. First pitch at the Cyclone Sports Complex is set for 4pm CT.

Hawkeyes Dominate Terrapins in Doubleheader
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Hawkeyes Dominate Terrapins in Doubleheader

The University of Iowa softball team swept Maryland in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at the Maryland Softball Stadium. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins in game one, 6-1, and game two, 9-0, in five innings.

Notes: at Maryland
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Notes: at Maryland

The University of Iowa softball travels to College Park, Maryland to take on the Maryland Terrapins in a three game series at the Terrapin Softball Complex. Game one will be Friday at 5pm CT, game two will be Saturday at 1pm CT, and game three will be Sunday at 11am CT.

Iowa Falls to No. 20/21 Nebraska
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Iowa Falls to No. 20/21 Nebraska

Iowa Drops Series Opener to #20/21 Nebraska
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Iowa Drops Series Opener to #20/21 Nebraska

The University of Iowa softball team fell to No. 20/21 Nebraska on Friday afternoon in game one of the three-game series at Bob Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes fell to the Cornhuskers, 12-0, in 5 innings.

Notes: vs. No. 20/21 Nebraska
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Notes: vs. No. 20/21 Nebraska

The University of Iowa softball team hosts No. 20/21 Nebraska in a three game series at Bob Pearl Field. Game one will be Friday at 5pm CT, game two will be Saturday at 2pm, and game three will be Sunday at 1pm.

Iowa Falls at Wisconsin
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Iowa Falls at Wisconsin

The University of Iowa softball team fell to Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon in the series finale at Goodman Sports Complex. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers, 7-5.

Hawkeyes Fall to Badgers
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Hawkeyes Fall to Badgers

The University of Iowa softball team fell to Wisconsin in a doubleheader on Friday afternoon at Goodman Sports Complex. The Hawkeyes fell in game one, 8-7, and in game two, 4-2.

Notes: at Wisconsin
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Notes: at Wisconsin

The University of Iowa softball team travels to Madison, Wisconsin to take on the Badgers in a three game series. Game one will be Friday, March 28, at 4pm CT, game two will be Saturday, March 29, at 12pm CT, and game three will be Sunday, March 30, st 12pm CT.

Iowa Falls to No. 5 UCLA
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Iowa Falls to No. 5 UCLA

The University of Iowa softball team fell to No. 5 UCLA, 8-0 (6 innings), on Saturday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field, in game one of the two game series.

Notes: vs. UCLA
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Notes: vs. UCLA

The University of Iowa softball team hosts No. 5/6 UCLA for its Big Ten home opener. The Hawkeyes will play the Bruins in a two game series. The game will be Saturday, March 22, at 2pm CT, and game two will be Sunday, March 23, at 11am CT.

Iowa Sweeps Indiana
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Iowa Sweeps Indiana

The University of Iowa softball team defeated Indiana, 6-5, on Sunday afternoon at Andy Mohr Field, and completed a sweep of the two game series.

Hawkeyes Defeat Hoosiers
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Hawkeyes Defeat Hoosiers

The Iowa softball team defeated Indiana, 7-6, on Saturday at Andy Mohr Field. The game began at noon and concluded at 9:20 p.m. after numerous rain delays and a suspension of play.

Notes: at Indiana
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Notes: at Indiana

The University of Iowa softball team travels to Bloomington, Indiana for its Big Ten opener against Indiana. The Hawkeyes will play the Hoosiers in a two game series. The first match up will be Saturday, March 15, at 5pm CT, and game two will be Sunday, March 16, at noon.

Hawkeyes Sweep Home Opener
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Hawkeyes Sweep Home Opener

The University of Iowa softball team swept St. Thomas in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes took game one, 3-1, before securing a walk off win in eight innings, 1-0, in game two.

Hawkeyes Fall in Day 2 of Alabama Spring Break Showdown
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Hawkeyes Fall in Day 2 of Alabama Spring Break Showdown

Iowa softball fell to Louisiana Lafayette, 3-0, and to #21/22 Alabama, 5-1, on the final day of the Alabama Spring Break Showdown in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Hawkeyes Top Illini in Wooo Pig Classic Finale
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Hawkeyes Top Illini in Wooo Pig Classic Finale

The University of Iowa softball defeated Illinois, 3-1, in the non-conference match up to close out the Wooo Pig Classic on Sunday afternoon at Bogle Park.

Hawkeyes Split on Day 2 in Arkansas
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Hawkeyes Split on Day 2 in Arkansas

The University of Iowa softball team split action on day two of the Wooo Pig Classic at Bogle Park on Friday. Iowa defeated Missouri State, 5-4, before falling to No. 11/12 Arkansas, 12-0 (5 innings) in game two.