UI Athletics news release
Buies Creek, N.C. – The University of Iowa softball team fell to Miami (Ohio), 4-1, in the final game of the Campbell Invitational at Amanda Littlejohn Stadium. The Hawkeyes finished the weekend 3-2 and move to 10-4 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Miami (Ohio) struck early, scoring a run in the second inning and loading the bases before freshman Braylen Conlon entered in relief and recorded the final two outs to prevent further damage.
Iowa was held scoreless through the first four innings despite putting multiple balls in play but was unable to break through against the RedHawks’ defense.
The Hawkeyes broke through in the top of the sixth when senior Tory Bennett drew a leadoff walk and advanced into scoring position. Freshman McKenzie Leitgen followed with an RBI single to tie the game at 1-1.
Miami (Ohio) answered in the bottom half of the inning, plating three runs to reclaim the lead at 4-1. Iowa was unable to mount a comeback over the final frame as the RedHawks secured the victory.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH STACY MAY-JOHNSON
“I thought we battled and competed hard today. There were a lot of positives to take away from this weekend. We saw growth in different areas, and our team continues to show resilience. We’ll learn from this and keep building as we move forward.”
NOTABLES
• The Iowa pitching staff recorded five strikeouts to Miami (Ohio)’s three.
• Sophomore Brianna Johnson went 2-for-3 at the plate today.
• Leitgen recorded a single and one RBI.
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes return to action on Thursday as they travel to Lake Charles, Louisiana to compete against McNeese State at 3:00 p.m. (CT).