University of Iowa Athletics
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2024 as a sophomore
- Appeared in 30 games making 25 starts in the circle.
- Was named Big Ten Co-Pitcher of the Week on April 1.
- Threw her first career no-hitter on Mar. 29 against Michigan State. She allowed just two baserunners and had two strikeouts in the, 4-0, victory.
- Led the team with a 2.59 ERA and held hitters to a .258 BA against.
- Picked up nine wins in 159.2 innings pitched with 50 strikeouts.
- Threw 17 complete games, third most in the Big Ten.
- Led team with four shutouts.
- Picked up six hits and one RBI as a hitter.
- Letterwinner
2023 as a freshman
- Appeared in 34 games making 23 starts in the circle.
- Her 2.02 ERA led the team and was fourth best in the Big Ten.
- Picked up 11 wins in 159.2 innings pitched with 65 strikeouts.
- Held hitters to a .230 batting average against.
- Earned Big Ten all-freshman team honors.
- Named to the NISC all-tournament team.
High School
- In 2018 was only 8th Grader to make the 5A All-State (3rd Team)
- 2019-2022 First Team All-State
- 2021 5A State Champion
- 2021 All Tournament 5A Captain
- 2021 State Tournament’s Elite Pitcher of 5A
- 2022 Iowa Gatorade Player of The Year
- Five-year Varsity Letterwinner
- Also played volleyball, track & field, basketball, and was on the swim team.
Personal
- Born November 7, 2003
- Daughter of Andrea and Daniel Adams
- Has two siblings, Ty and Cael
- Mother played softball at Buena Vista University
- Majoring in exercise science