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#00 Haley Downe Season 2023-24

PositionRHP/OF
Height5-5
ClassJr.
HometownNorwalk, Iowa
High SchoolNorwalk
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2024 as a junior

  • Appeared in 16 games making two starts in the circle.
  • Picked up one win in 33 innings pitched with 13 strikeouts.
  • Made her Hawkeye pitching debut against NC Central on Feb. 10 and recorded a save.
  • Pitched a career-high 4.2 innings pitched against Indiana on April 21st.
  • Had a career-high 5 strikeouts against Indiana on April 21st.
  • Academic all-Big Ten
  • Letterwinner

2023 as a sophomore

  • Saw action in 45 games, featuring one at bat and 12 runs scored
  • Recorded three stolen bases

2022 as a freshman

  • Named to Fall Dean’s List
  • Saw action in 35 games, featuring one at bat and 11 runs
  • Recorded three stolen bases

High School

  • Two-time first-team All-Conference, All-District, and All-State
  • 2021 Norwalk Athletic Warrior Female Award
  • 2021 Norwalk Senior Distinguished Female Athlete Award
  • 2021 PGF All-American Watch List
  • Earned a varsity letter in track three years in a row
  • Graduated with honors, was in the top ten percent of her class, member of National Honor Society, and an AP Scholar
  • Played club softball for Iowa Premier Fastpitch
  • High school coaches were Andrew Pals, Alan Downe, and Nicole Hunter
  • Club coach was Greg Dickel

Personal

  • Born March 31, 2003
  • Daughter of Alan Downe and Jennifer Walker Downe.
  • Has two siblings, Addison and Alyssa.
  • Her father Alan played baseball for Treasure Valley Community College and Grandview University.
  • Majoring in environmental engineering
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.

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.

Hawkeyes Split in Day 1 of Wooo Pig Classic
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Hawkeyes Split in Day 1 of Wooo Pig Classic

The University of Iowa softball team went 1-1 on day one of the Wooo Pig Classic at Bogle Park on Friday. Iowa defeated Missouri State, 8-0 (6 innings), before falling to No. 11 Arkansas, 9-0 (5 innings).

Hawkeyes Sweep Weekend in Day 2 of Panther Invitational
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Hawkeyes Sweep Weekend in Day 2 of Panther Invitational

The Iowa softball team went 2-0 on day two of the FIU Panther Invitational at Felsburg Field on Saturday. Iowa defeated Florida International University, 6-3, and Lafayette College, 8-4.

Iowa Hawkeyes outfielder Tatianna Roman (9) swings during the ninth inning of their game at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
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Iowa Defeats SCC in Home Fall Finale

The University of Iowa softball defeated Southeastern Community College, 12-0, on Friday evening at Pearl Field in a 9-inning exhibition.

Hawkeyes Down Mustangs
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Hawkeyes Down Mustangs

The University of Iowa softball defeated Mount Mercy, 21-2, on Saturday at Pearl Field in a 9-inning exhibition. The Hawkeyes return to action on Sunday, September 22 as they host DMACC at Bob Pearl Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

Black and Gold Finale Ends in Tie
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Black and Gold Finale Ends in Tie

Game three of the Black and Gold Series ended in a tie, 2-2, on Thursday evening at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes return to action on Saturday Sept. 21 as they host Mount Mercy in a nine-inning exhibition at Pearl Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

Game 2 of Black and Gold Series Ends In Tie
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Game 2 of Black and Gold Series Ends In Tie

Game two of the Black and Gold Series ended in a tie, 7-7, on Thursday evening at Pearl Field.

Black Team Takes Game 1
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Black Team Takes Game 1

The Black team defeated the Gold team, 4-3, in game one of the Black and Gold series on Thursday night.

Hawkeyes Drop Midweek at UNI
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Hawkeyes Drop Midweek at UNI

Hawkeyes Fall in Extra Innings
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Hawkeyes Fall in Extra Innings

Hawkeyes Drop Game 1 Against Minnesota
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Hawkeyes Drop Game 1 Against Minnesota

Hawkeyes Drop Doubleheader in Lincoln  
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Hawkeyes Drop Doubleheader in Lincoln  

Hawkeyes Drop Indiana Series
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Hawkeyes Drop Indiana Series

Iowa Hawkeyes open SPpring Break in San Jose
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Hawkeyes Open Spring Break With a Bang

Hawkeyes Drop Sunday Doubleheader
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Hawkeyes Drop Sunday Doubleheader

Hawkeyes Sweep Dolphins in Doubleheader
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Hawkeyes Sweep Dolphins in Doubleheader

Notes: Hawkeyes Head Back to Florida
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Notes: Hawkeyes Head Back to Florida

Hawkeyes Split Day 1 at The Spring Games
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Hawkeyes Split Day 1 at The Spring Games

Hawkeye Freshmen Shine in Day 2 Split
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Hawkeye Freshmen Shine in Day 2 Split