UI Athletics news release
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa softball team fell to Minnesota, 2-0, in its home opener on Friday night at Pearl Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minnesota scored its first run on a solo home run in the top of the first and tacked on an additional insurance run in the seventh.
The Hawkeyes scattered three baserunners in the contest but were unable to plate a run.
Freshman Carly Brewer entered the circle in relief in the third, retiring the first three batters she faced, stranding two Golden Gophers on the bases. Brewer continued her momentum with a four pitch, one-two-three top of the fourth. In her outing, the right-hander notched two strikeouts and only allowed two hits over 4.1 innings pitched.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH STACY MAY-JOHNSON
“We need to be more competitive and make a few adjustments for these next two games. It’s good to be home, and we’re thrilled to be back. Carly has been settling in; she’s been throwing quite well. She’s a really good, talented player and gets better from week to week.”
NOTABLES
- The contest marks the first home game of the Stacy May-Johnson era.
- Both teams combined for five total hits in the matchup.
- Nailyn Marshall had two hits in the contest — a single and a double
UP NEXT: The Hawkeyes (18-9 overall; 4-3 B1G) return to action on Saturday for the second game of the series against the Golden Gophers. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. (CT). Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for youth. Fans can also follow along on B1G+ (subscription required).