Hawkeyes Down Simpson, 22-0, in Fall Opener

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The College of Iowa softball defeated Simpson Faculty, 22-0­, on Saturday at Pearl Subject in a 9-inning exhibition.

Junior switch Maren Judisch bought the beginning for the Hawkeyes within the circle. She bought by way of the primary inning unscathed after permitting the primary two Storm hitters on-base. Within the second inning Simpson loaded the bases however Judsich was capable of shut the door to maintain the rating, 0-0.

Iowa used a distinct pitcher each inning for the remainder of the sport. Freshmen right-handed pitchers Jalen Adams and Kelsey Winters made their debuts in a Hawkeye uniform making fast work within the third and ninth innings, respectively.

Within the backside of the third, Iowa bought on the board with an RBI single off the bat of sophomore Anna Henderson that scored freshman Avery Jackson. The Hawkeyes bought one other run on the board within the fourth inning.

The Hawkeyes widened the hole within the sixth scoring eight runs all with two outs. Freshman Anna Streff hit a bases clearing double to increase the Iowa result in 5. Sophomore switch Tatianna Roman and junior Amber DeSena hit back-to-back doubles so as to add on yet one more. DeSena scored on the following batter, due to a single off the bat of sophomore Haley Downe.

The Iowa bats stayed sizzling within the seventh scoring 12 runs. Sophomore Tristin Doster had six RBIs within the inning with a three-run residence run and a bases clearing double.

The Hawkeyes completed the sport with 22 runs on 17 hits and the pitchers have been capable of maintain the Storm to zero runs on 5 hits.

The Hawkeyes return to motion tomorrow Sunday September 25 as they’ll host St. Thomas at Bob Pearl Subject. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.