The University of Iowa softball team secured a series sweep against Maryland, winning 7-2 in the final game at the Maryland Softball Stadium. Junior Jalen Adams pitched a complete game, tallying four strikeouts. Sophomore Soo-Jin Berry had a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run.
The Hawkeyes took an early lead with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. They added runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings, while Maryland managed to score two runs as well. Berry’s two-run homer in the seventh sealed the victory for Iowa. This marked Iowa’s first three-game series sweep since 2023.
Head coach expressed satisfaction with the team’s consistency and focus throughout the weekend. Iowa improved to 12-12 all-time against Maryland and now looks ahead to a midweek matchup against Iowa State. The game is part of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series and will take place in Ames on Tuesday at Cyclone Sports Complex. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.
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